*updated below with wife's obituary
~ IN MEMORY ~
USAF veteran, DL Capt. Edwin L. O'Rourke
September 29, 1938 ~ April 17, 2019
Word has just reached our group...
news with the passing of retired Delta pilot Captain Edwin
‘Ed’ L. O'Rourke, age 80. Captain O’Rourke joined Delta Air Lines 07-19-1965
and retired with Delta based 030/ATL. He is survived by his wife Patricia,
their children and their grandchildren.
To view the obituary online and share memories please visit
Obituary below notes the family will hold private burial
services on April 28th in Marco Island FL. A Celebration of Life event at a
later date is yet to be determined. For those wishing to send a personal note,
whitepages lists the family residence as
5552 Mallard Walk, Gainesville GA 30504-9009.
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
Obituary................Edwin “Ed” L. O’Rourke, 80, of
Gainesville, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at his residence. Ed was born
in Warfordsburg PA to the late Thurman M. and Rosalie L. O’Rourke. He grew up
in Maryland where he was active in the Civil Air Patrol. He was State Commander
and awarded jet training while attending the University of Maryland. After he
joined the United States Air Force, he had the joy of becoming a helicopter
pilot. Ed married his high school sweetheart Pat, and they were married for 59
years. Through the Air Force, he worked his way up to the rank of Captain as one
of his main responsibilities was refueling other aircraft as they were flying
across the Artic.
Upon being released from the Air Force in 1965, he was hired
by Delta Airlines where his pilot career took him across the world. After thirty
two years with the airline, he retired as Captain to spend time with his family
at homes in Gainesville Georgia and Marco Island Florida.
His two children, Ed and Kerry, were born while the family was
stationed in Newfoundland Canada.
He was known for his Irish humor, kindness, fix-it skills,
full head of silver hair, and big smile.
He is survived by his wife Patricia; daughter, Kerry (Richard)
Tucker; son, Edwin L. O’Rourke, and 4 grandchildren: Kellson Tucker, Mary
Tucker, Lilly Tucker, and Connor O’Rourke.
A private family burial will be held Sunday, April 28, 2019 in
Marco Island, FL. A Celebration of Life will be held at the later
date.
Memorial contributions:
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made to
the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia, 845 W. Ridge Road, Gainesville GA 30501
in the memory of Ed and his beloved cockapoo, Josie.
Those wishing to send online condolences to the family may do
so at littledavenport.com
Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, 355
Dawsonville Highway, SW, Gainesville, Ga. 30501 is in charge of
arrangements.....
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~ IN MEMORY ~
Patricia Mildred "Pat" O'Rourke (Bohar),
widow of DL Capt. Ed O’Rourke
Updated PCN memorial site https://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/2019/04/dl-capt-edwin-l-orourke.html
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/patricia-o-rourke-obituary?id=56208103
Patricia O'Rourke Obituary………..
Patricia Mildred "Pat" O'Rourke (Bohar),
84, of Gainesville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2024. She
was born on January 20, 1940, in Washington DC. to the late Otto and Mildred
Bohar.
Pat was a loving wife to Ed, who preceded her in
death in 2019. She is survived by her son, Ed O'Rourke, his son, Connor, and
her daughter, Kerry O'Rourke Tucker (Richard), along with their children,
Kellson, Mary, and Lilly. She is also survived by her brother, James Bohar
(Christine) and their daughters, Franny and Stephanie.
Pat graduated from the Academy of the Holy Names
high school in Silver Spring Maryland. At 13 years old, she joined the Civil
Air Patrol (CAP) in College Park, Maryland where she learned to fly airplanes
and met her future husband. She began her college education at the University
of Maryland, studying aeronautical engineering and was a member of Tri Delta
sorority, then, marrying the love of her life and high school sweetheart, Ed
O'Rourke.
They began their married life together in New
England, before moving to Newfoundland Canada, Ernest Harmon AFB, where their
children were born. Her husband later joined Delta Air Lines and the family
moved to the Southeast. They enjoyed their family and friends on Lake Lanier.
She later completed her bachelor's degree from Mercer University in art history
- the same year that her son graduated from high school!
Pat found joy in art, particularly stained glass.
After learning the art form from her father-in-law, she opened her own glass
studio, creating custom pieces that were cherished throughout the Southeast.
Pat was a talented painter and an active member of various art organizations,
including the Art Guild at the Quinlan Art Center in Gainesville and the Marco
Island Art League.
She worshipped at Prince of Peace Catholic Church
in Flowery Branch, Georgia, and previously attended San Marco Catholic Church
on Marco Island. Pat was a dedicated volunteer with the NEGA Humane Society and
Challenge Child, sharing her love for animals and art with those in need.
The family expresses their sincere gratitude for
the special caregivers with Inspire Hospice and EasyCare Services.
A memorial service will be held on Friday,
September 6th at 3pm at Little & Davenport Funeral Home, the family will
receive friends from 1:30 p.m. until the time of service. A family burial
service will take place on Saturday at the Marco Island Cemetery. The family
requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Pat's honor to the
Northeast Georgia Humane Society, 845 W. Ridge Road, Gainesville GA 30301, to
support homeless animals and seniors that need support keeping their
animals.https://humanesocietyofnortheastgeorgia.org/donate-now/
Those wishing to send online condolences to the
family may do so at littledavenport.com
Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory,
355 Dawsonville Highway, SW, Gainesville, Georgia 30501 is in charge of
arrangements.
