Laura Kellum, wife of DL Capt. Billy Kellum

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Laura Frances Brewer Kellum, wife of DL Capt. Billy Kellum

October 12, 1936 - May 5, 2023

 

Notice of passing……they were grade school/high school sweethearts…..the passing of Laura Kellum, wife of retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain Billy H. Kellum.  Billy joined Delta Air Lines 08-08-1966 and was based Dallas, then Atlanta prior to retiring.  Laura is survived by her husband Billy, and by their children and their grand- and greatgrandchildren.

 

https://www.billdeberry.com/obituary/laura-kellum 

Bill DeBerry Funeral Directors

 

Laura Frances Brewer Kellum……………………..

Laura Brewer Kellum, a longtime resident of Denton, TX, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord on May 5, 2023 after a long illness. She was born in Denton to Dan and Mae Brewer on October 12, 1936. She met Billy, her husband and love of her life, at Mayhill Elementary in the 4th grade, and they formed a fast friendship. A few years later, Billy was delighted when Laura and her family moved next door to his family. They graduated together in the Denton High School class of ‘55 and then attended North Texas State College. Laura and Billy were married on June 22, 1957 and enjoyed nearly 66 years of marriage.

 

As their children, Mike and Marcia, arrived, Laura gladly became a full-time homemaker. After Billy completed his Air Force obligation and went to work for Delta Airlines in 1966, the family returned to their hometown of Denton. As a faithful member of Singing Oaks Church of Christ, Laura was actively involved in children’s ministry, ladies Bible class, the food pantry, visitation teams, mentoring of young couples and families, home groups, and in providing meals to those in need.

 

True to her Christian upbringing and southern heritage, Laura was known for her hospitality and generous spirit. She was truly the epitome of the Proverbs 31 woman. Her door was always open, and she loved and welcomed all. Laura loved to read, travel, cook delicious meals, and spend time with her friends and family. She especially enjoyed her role as “Grammy” to her two grandchildren whom she absolutely adored. She will long be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and servanthood.

 

Laura is preceded in death by her parents, Dan and Mae Brewer, and by a brother, Dan Jr. She is survived by her husband, Billy Kellum; her children, Michael Kellum (Gaynell) and Marcia Kellum; her grandchildren, Miles Kellum (Valerie), and Bonnie Massias (Jonathan); three great-grandchildren; sisters, Jean Childers and Linda Phillips; brother, James Brewer; and sister-in-law, Barbara Reese, as well as many nieces and nephews.

 

A celebration of Laura’s life will be held on Saturday, May 13th, at the Singing Oaks Church of Christ in Denton (101 Cardinal Lane). There will be a visitation at the church building at 1:00 PM followed by a memorial service at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Singing Oaks Children’s Ministry ( https://singingoaks.churchcenter.com/giving ) or the Arms of Hope Ministry ( https://aohlegacy.org ).

 

NWA F/A NanSea Ann Welsh, wife of NWA Capt. Charlie Welsh

Updated with obituary: 

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/tribnet/name/nansea-welsh-obituary?id=51918385

 obit at NanSea Welsh Obituary (1949 - 2023) - Tacoma, WA - News Tribune (Tacoma) (legacy.com)   

NanSea Welsh

April 29, 1949 - April 30, 2023

Tacoma, Washington - NanSea Ann Welsh died at St Joseph's Hospital Tacoma, a day after her 74th birthday. After 4 days in a coma, she opened her eyes and died peacefully on 30 April 2023. Her cause of death was a severe reaction to immunotherapy she was taking for metastatic melanoma.

NanSea was born on 29 April 1949 to Larry Schleining and Kathryn Holodnick

in Helena, MT. After NanSea graduated from Puyallup High School in 1967, she worked in the banking industry followed by working as an executive secretary for Weyerhaeuser Paper Division, a financial broker, an industrial CEO, and finally as the Business License Administrator for the City of Kent, WA.

NanSea was introduced to Charlie Welsh by Charlie's ex-wife who recognized their mutual interest in tennis and skiing. They were married on 24 November 1995. Charlie retired as 747 captain in 1999 and NanSea retired from the city of Kent the following year. Their 28 years of marriage was an incredible adventure for the two. They skied in most of the resorts in the US and many in Europe. They didn't just visit all 50 states, but slept in all of them. They traveled to 63 countries throughout the world and cruised on river and ocean ships for more than 400 days.

NanSea was renowned for her craft talents with computer graphics, calligraphy and Cricut design. She did the graphics and name tags for numerous high school and Charlie's military reunions. In 1988 she decided to learn how to use computers. She enrolled in a class at the community college called "Basic" thinking it was a class to teach her how to turn the computer on. Basic turned out to be an advanced computer language. She got an A in that class and continued on to get her Associates degree in Aviation. She graduated from Green River College as valedictorian with her Commercial and Instrument licenses.

She is survived by her mother, Kathryn Schleining, her husband, Charlie Welsh, her daughter Jenifer Ryser, Jenifer's husband, Jeremy Ryser, Charlie's two daughters, Jennifer Anderson and Katie Welsh, Katie's husband, Arnoud Zeelen, and grandchildren, Sydnie Nix, Charles Zeelen, Daniel Cook and his wife, Anna.

There will be a memorial service at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE 240th St, Kent WA 98042, May 17, 2023. The service begins at 11:15.

 

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

NWA F/A NanSea Ann Welsh, wife of NWA Capt. Charlie Welsh

1949 ~ 2023

 

Sharing this news with the passing of NanSea Welsh, wife of retired Northwest Airlines pilot Captain Charles R. Welsh.  From the retired Northwest Pilots group/RNPA, we learn of a Celebration of Life event for NanSea :

 

To the friends of Charlie and NanSea Welsh,

NanSea Welsh will be buried at Tahoma National cemetery, 18600 SE 240th St., Kent, WA 98042 on 17 May 2023 at 11:15 AM.

A celebration of Life reception will follow at Lake Wilderness Golf Club (not Lake Wilderness Lodge), 25400 Witte Rd, Maple Valley, WA 98038 at 1:00 PM.

 Charlie and NanSea have been bedrock foundational to our Retired NWA Pilot group.

With deep respect,

Bill Day

 

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/253169348/nansea-ann-welsh

BURIAL: Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent, King County, Washington

MEMORIAL ID: 253169348

 

5/17 CURNOW FUNERAL HOME

https://curnowfuneralhome.com/

DL Capt. David James Ureda

~ IN MEMORY ~

DL Capt. David James Ureda

July 23, 1955 ~ April 29, 2023

 

From friends and colleagues, we learn of the passing of Delta Golden Wings member retired Delta pilot Captain David James Ureda, age 67.  Captain Ureda joined Delta Air Lines 12-08-1978 and was based ATL/030.  He is survived by his wife Pam, and by his children and grandchildren.   

Obituary information may be found online at

https://georgiacremation.com/obituary/?s=ureda 

For those who may wish to send a personal note, I see the family residence listed in whitepages as

8255 Royal Saint Georges Lane

Duluth, GA 30097

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary : David James Ureda, 67, of Duluth Georgia passed peacefully surrounded by family, on the evening of April 29th. He was born July 23rd, 1955, to Eugene and Audrey Ureda.

 

Dave was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and, while growing up in Woodland Hills, California, developed a passion for airplanes and flying.  He earned his private pilot’s license as a teenager, became a flight instructor, graduated from California State University at San Jose, and joined Delta Airlines at the age of 23.  He cherished his career at Delta spanning 42 years, flying the 777 aircraft around the globe, and logging over thirty thousand flight hours. He will be remembered as a consummate professional and was proud to serve as Captain.

 

He will be most lovingly remembered for his dedication and passion for family, larger-than-life stories, and famously recognizable laugh. David took pride in facing life’s challenges positively and seized every opportunity to engage with people. He never missed a chance to improve a situation or a design. David lived his life under the guiding principles of the Golden Rule while using “common sense and good judgment.”

 

He is survived by his wife Pam; his daughter Amanda and her family Brent, Emma, Olivia, and Trevor; his son Davis and his family Missy and Camryn; and his twin sons Kevin and Nicholas.  He will be forever loved and remembered. His strong legacy as a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather “Pops”, Brother, Son, and Friend will carry on forever.

 

A Celebration of Life will take place soon before Dave takes his final journey into outer space.

 

Georgia Cremation in Duluth is assisting the family with end-of-life care arrangements.

SO/RC/NWA Capt. Vernon Eugene Tines Sr.

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

SO/RC/NWA Capt. Vernon Eugene Tines Sr.

November 19, 1940 - April 28, 2023

 

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/vernon-tines-obituary?id=51764791 

https://www.colemanfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Vernon-Tines/#!/TributeWall

 

VERNON TINES OBITUARY

Coleman Funeral Home of Olive Branch

Vernon Eugene Tines went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday evening after a month of hospitalization. He was born in Madison Co., TN to the late Odis Linton Tines and Rosie Lewis Houston Tines. The family moved to Nashville where he attended Central High School and stayed until 1964, when he was transferred to Florida by National Bronze Co. where he was a certified molder.

Vernon was preceded in death by his two brothers, Albert Troy Tines and William Dennis Tines.

He is survived by two sons, Vernon (Butch) Eugene Tines, Jr. (Janet) of Memphis, TN and Philip Alan Tines (Sharon) of Lebanon, MO and daughter, Terri Lynn Tines of Fletcher, NC. Mr. Tines "Pop" is survived by four grandchildren, Gina Nichole Tines, Lauren Rene Tines, Eric Coleman Tines and Autumn Nicole Tines.

Captain Vernon Tines is a retired pilot with Northwest Airlines. He began his airline flight career in the late 1960's with Southern Airways, through mergers became Republic, then Northwest. This employment brought him to Memphis. Much of his travels were riding on a motorcycle with a group of close friends across the United States.

Vernon loved music. He played guitar, sang and wrote songs as well. Most mornings, you could listen to him on Facebook. In addition, he and Butch enjoyed brightening the spirits of residents at nursing homes with their music and kindness.

Vernon spent the last thirty years living in Byhalia, MS until last summer moving in with his son, Butch, Janet, Eric and canine friend, Toby. He was happy in their home.

Friends are invited to a visitation with the family on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. until 12 noon at Coleman Funeral Home of Olive Branch. A memorial service will follow at 12 noon.

In lieu of traditional flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Agape Child and Family Services (3160 Directors Row, Memphis, TN 38131) www.agapemeanslove.org or St Jude Children's Hospital at www.stjude.org.

 

Published by Coleman Funeral Home of Olive Branch on Apr. 29, 2023.

 

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Linda Fuller Chauvin, wife of DL Capt. Charlie Chauvin

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Linda Fuller Chauvin, wife of DL Capt. Charlie Chauvin

DECEMBER 23, 1940 – APRIL 25, 2023

 

Notice of passing….. Mrs. Linda Fuller Chauvin, age 82, of Austin, Texas has passed.  Linda is the wife of retired Delta Air Lines pilot and Delta Golden Wings member Captain Charles Edgar Chauvin.

To the best of my knowledge, condolences may be sent to the family at

800 W 38th St Apt 3102

Austin, TX 78705

 

https://www.statesman.com/obituaries/paco0479286

https://obituaries.neptunesociety.com/obituaries/austin-tx/linda-chauvin-11266659

 

Linda Fuller Chauvin

Linda Fuller Chauvin of Austin passed away on April 25, 2023 after being diagnosed with dementia over 5 years ago. She was born in Barnum, Texas on December 23, 1940 in the East Texas piney woods. She grew up in the sawmill town of Camden where her father worked.

 

Linda graduated as the valedictorian from Chester High School. She graduated from Sam Houston State University, Bachelor of Science, in 1966, majoring in journalism. Linda taught eighth grade for several years at East Bernard ISD where she and her husband, Charles, chose East Bernard as a good place to live and raise their two boys. While living in East Bernard Linda was active in the United Methodist Church, Boy Scouts, Chamber of Commerce and many other community activities. In 1993 she was named "Citizen of the Year" by the East Bernard Chamber of Commerce. Linda and Charles divided their time between their cabin in Cuchara, Colorado and Austin. Travel was their passion, France and Italy especially. Using their Delta Air Lines travel privileges, they enjoyed traveling all over the world appreciating other cultures. Linda was a long-time member of the "East Wharton County Every Other Wednesday Bridge Club" where she continued to play after moving to Austin in 1993. The Chauvins are long time members of the Covenant United Methodist Church, Austin.

 

Linda is preceded in death by her parents, J,D. Fuller and Winnie Pugh Fuller of Barnum, Texas; her sister, Nada Fuller Jordan of Chester, Texas; and her brother-in-law, Lewis Nowlin of Barnum.

 

She is survived by her husband of nearly 62 years, Charles; sons, Charles Christopher Chauvin and Stephen Paul Chauvin; daughter-in-law Jeanne Chauvin; grandchildren, Blake Vizzone, Andrew Vizzone(spouse Sarah), Mika Price(spouse Ray), all of Austin. Linda is also survived by sister Barbara Nowlin of Barnum, and Charles Fuller(spouse Bonnie) of Livingston plus numerous nieces and nephews.

 

The family would like to thank our friend retired RN Rebecca May for her help with Linda's final weeks. We are grateful to Enhabit Hospice, especially RN Janelle Lemon, for their help, guidance, support, and kindness. Thanks to all TheKey caregivers, especially Tony Davis, who was with us on Linda's final day.

 

A memorial service is planned for this summer at the flower meadow above Cuchara, Colorado on La Veta Pass as Linda requested. Time and place to be announced later.

 

Please consider a donation in Linda's memory to the Cuchara Chapel Scholarship Fund, PO Box 796, La Veta, CO 81055. These scholarships aid graduates of Huerfano County high schools and was Linda's favorite charity. Linda and Charles are long-time members and supporters of the chapel.