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~ IN MEMORY ~ WA Capt. Everett R. Hudgins November 2, 1926 ~ November 3, 2025  Everett Rankin Hudgins joined Western Airlines 3/29/1955 and was based Los Angeles.  Captain Hudgins had most recently resided in California :  22040 Tiara St, Woodland Hills, CA 91367.  PCN memorial site https://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/2026/03/wa-capt-everett-r-hudgins.html https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/canoga-park-ca/everett-hudgins-12619179 https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ca/woodland-hills/everett-hudgins-20605656 IN THE CARE OF Gates, Kingsley Continue reading

~ IN MEMORY ~ PNA/WA Capt. Gerald “Jerry” Russell Papke April 19, 1925 – March 12, 2025 Jerry Papke, age 99, made his final journey to “The Happy Hunting Ground” on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. He departed from his home, overlooking the desert animals, and was surrounded by his children in his final days. Jerry 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. Robert Bruce Skanchy  November 27, 1944 ~ February 8, 2026 Robert Bruce Skanchy joined Western Airlines 11-27-1978 and retired with Delta Air Lines.  He is survived by his wife Karen, and by his sons and their families.   Robert Bruce (Bob) Skanchy passed away peacefully, surrounded by family Continue reading

~ IN MEMORY ~ Navy veteran, WA/DL Capt. Donald Ray Chapman November 23, 1941 ~ January 17, 2026 Donald Ray Chapman passed away on January 17, 2026, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Don is survived by his beautiful wife Julie Chapman, daughter Lisa Dawson, and three stepsons Jon, Jason and Jeff Salyards. He Continue reading