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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

~ 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