RECENT NEWS AND EVENTS
In Memory of US Navy (Ret), WA/DL Capt. Eric Axel Jensen
~ IN MEMORY ~ US Navy (Ret), WA/DL Capt. Eric Axel Jensen December 17, 1942 ~ March 11, 2026 Capt. Eric Axel Jensen (Ret) is the son of George Frederick Jensen and Ninna Sofie Jensen both immigrants from Denmark. He has a sister, Karen Ford. He was married to Jo Jensen and has two children, Continue reading
In Memory of USAF Veteran, WAL pilot Lorn “Buzz” Lee Splittgerber
~ IN MEMORY ~ USAF veteran, WAL pilot Loren “Buzz” Lee Splittgerber April 1, 1940 ~ February 23, 2026 Buzz Splittgerber passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026, at the age of 85. Buzz was born April 1, 1940, in Wayne, Nebraska, to Darlene (Bomer) and Ernest Splittgerber. He grew up on the family ranch homesteaded Continue reading
In Memory of Military Veteran, WA/DL Capt. Gary Glen Gebo
~ IN MEMORY ~ Military veteran, WA/DL Capt. Gary Glen Gebo August 11, 1937 ~ February 22, 2026 Gary Glen Gebo, 88, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, after a courageous battle with aggressive lung cancer. He faced his illness with strength and quiet determination, fighting for the time he so deeply cherished with Continue reading
In Memory of WA Capt. Everett R. Hudgins
~ 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 of PNA/WA Capt. Gerald “Jerry” Russell Papke
~ 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
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