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~ IN MEMORY ~ LAX/ATL WA/DL Flt. Control/Dispatcher Robert “Bob” Shelley Baird October 29, 1937 – January 6, 2026 Bob attended Airline School which helped him get a job with Western Airlines. This was the beginning of a distinguished 49 year career……started with Western as a clerk and worked his way to becoming a dispatcher Continue reading

~ IN MEMORY ~ USAF veteran, WA/DL Capt. John David Dorris September 7, 1946  ~  December 13, 2025 John Dorris passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025 in Denver, CO. He was born in Galveston, TX in 1946 to Loris and Sara Dorris. He left behind a legacy of love, adventure and dedication. As the Continue reading

The 100-year anniversary of our beloved “Only Way to Fly”, Western Airlines 1926-2026 reunion is happening on September 22 & 23, 2026, at The Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada. The website is up and ready to receive your participation: https://westernairlines100.com Bring your memories, your stories, your name tags (if you still have them) most Continue reading

~ IN MEMORY ~ USAF veteran, WA/DL Capt. David L. Schmatjen May 9, 1939 ~ October 22, 2025 David served his country from 1963 to 1969, flying cargo planes in the Vietnam War, and retiring from the USAF as a Captain, then transitioned to a distinguished career as a commercial airline pilot. David Leroy “Doc” Continue reading

~ IN MEMORY ~ Military veteran, WA/DL Capt. James Austin Ball February 8, 1944 – December 13, 2025 Jim joined Western Airlines 09-08-1986 and retired with Delta Air Lines in 2003.  He is survived by his wife Patricia.  Jim had most recently resided in South Dakota : 13959 Canyon Spur, Piedmont, SD 57769.  James “Jim” Continue reading