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Russ Harry Johansen passed away early morning on July 9, 2025 in Sacramento, CA.  Russ was born in Seattle, WA on September 22, 1943.  As a young boy, Russ worked on a fishing boat on the waters from Settle to Alaska.  Later in his childhood, he soloed a sea plane and acquired his private pilot’s Continue reading

~ IN MEMORY ~ USAF veteran, WA/DL Capt. Charles Patrick Gilmore March 20, 1947 — September 2, 2025 Charles Patrick “Pat” Gilmore, our fun-loving husband, grandpa, “fatha”, brother, and friend to many, passed away peacefully in the presence of loved ones in Salt Lake City, Utah on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, after a long battle Continue reading

~ IN MEMORY ~ Military veteran, WA/DL Capt. Ronald R. Dodson August 8, 1934 ~ August 25, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald “Ron” Ralph Dodson, a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Just three short months ago, on May 5th, Ron lost his beloved wife, Continue reading

~ IN MEMORY ~ USAF veteran, WA/DL Capt. John Allen Hemminger June 30, 1942 ~ June 29, 2025 Just one day shy of his birthday……John joined Western Airlines 06-06-1972 and retired with Delta Air Lines.  He was based SLC and then CVG in the years up to his retirement.  John is survived by his wife, Continue reading

~ IN MEMORY ~ USAF veteran, WA/DL Capt. Bob Blanchard August 22, 1939 ~ May 14, 2025 From family comes word with the passing of retired Western/Delta pilot Captain Robert “Bob” Brooks Blanchard, age 85.  Bob joined Western Airlines 04-03-1969 and retired with Delta Air Lines in 1999 based LAX.  A memorial service and reception Continue reading