I’ve gotten so many messages that I’d better let you know what is going on. First, thanks for so much caring.

First the bad news. The doctor told me that there are e arteries feeding the heart muscle. 2 on the right side of the heart and one of the left side. In my case the the 2 on the right are completely gone.

The good news, the left one is working well. In fact it has grown collateral arteries across the heart and is supplying the right side of the heart. What caused this is 2 things. The heart itself BUT most importantly for all of us is that the cardio exercise was the major influence. So keep up the EXERCISE!

I am now n a medicine that encourages the growth of those collateral arteries.

Thanks again to all who wrote those encouraging emails.

Dick

Frank called me tonight and said that he had had a stroke – terrible news!

He sis in the Dialo assisted Living facility in Walnut Creek and is able to take calls. His phone number there is: 925-954-1455

He would appreciate calls.

I am going into the hospital tomorrow for a heart procedure as the doctor told me I had another heart attack Thursday so I will be unable to answer any calls.

Dick

This just a test for WALLLYBIRD Please do NOT respond. Paul you respond with “got it from Wallybird”.

Dick

Posted: January 9, 2021

Unfortunately, due to continuing Covid19 restrictions, we will be unable to hold the usual January Wallybird Luncheon Paul B0 comments

Unfortunately, due to continuing Covid19 restrictions, we will be unable to hold the usual January Wallybird Luncheon

Paul B

It’s been a terrible 7 days where we lost 5 pilots! Enough!

Dick

James Gilbert “Jim” Weatherly, 90, Jasper, Missouri, passed away Thursday evening, December 3, 2020 at his home. Jim was born July 10, 1930 in Atlantic, Iowa to the late H.P. Weatherly and Mildred Joy (Vail) Weatherly. He was a 1948 graduate of Jasper High School. Jim was a veteran proudly serving his country from 1948 – 1959 in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marines, retiring from the Marines in 1968 at the rank of Major. During his time in the military, Jim was assigned to an Elite Squadron in Korea, VMF 513 the “Flying Nightmares”. The squadron flew both F4 Corsairs and the F7F-3N Panthers, Bomber Protection, electronic warfare, and reconnaissance. He was also part of the VMF-334 F8 Crusader; the first marine squadron in the 1000 mph club. After retirement from the Marines, Jim worked as a commercial airline pilot for Western Airlines and later with Delta Airlines retiring in 1995. Jim was also a well-known philanthropist. One of his great honors was receiving the Friend of Education Award, an annual honor handed out by the Missouri State Teachers Association, Southwest District, for a generous donation to the Jasper R-5 School District in 1996. Jim was a genuine and very caring man that had many stories to tell.

Survivors include his son, Paul Weatherly, Stockton, Mo; two grandchildren, Sarah Beckley (Brendon), Springfield, Mo, and Joseph Weatherly, Brookline, Mo; a brother, Steve Weatherly; two sisters; Sherrill Miller, and Ellen Baker; and eight nieces and nephews, Kristi Busken (Bernie), Shelley Stone (Mark), Molly Miller (Tim), Courtney Miller, Vanessa Mallory (Virgil), Rachel Greene (Jeff), Kyle Mallory (Sandy), and Elizabeth Christensen.

Per Jim’s wishes, there was cremation. Private family services will take place at a later date. Online condolences may be expressed through www.knellmortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Knell Mortuary. https://www.koamnewsnow.com/james-gilbert-weatherly/https://www.koamnewsnow.com/james-gilbert-weatherly/

We lost Jerry to Covid this morning.  They did all they could, Jerry did all he could.  He went gently.  I just checked his email for names that might want to know.    Jane

Richard Lee Pankratz

Seattle Times, The (WA) – Sunday, December 27, 2020

Born: 1933-1-16
Died: 2020-11-11

Flintofts Funeral Home & Crematory

Richard Lee “Dick” Pankratz flew his “final flight West” on November 11, 2020, at the age of 87, in his home of 44 years in Fall City, WA after a long battle with dementia.

The oldest of twelve children, Dick was born in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, to Leo and Mary (Lubberink) Pankratz. The family lived in several places in WI, UT, NV, CA, OR and WA.

Dick had an early interest in aviation. He earned his private pilot’s license in exchange for pumping gas and washing airplanes at the Mulino Airport near Molalla. OR. He started his airline career in Seattle with Pacific Northern Airlines as a mechanic in 1958. He transferred to operations in 1967 and was the last pilot hired by PNA before merging into Western Airlines. Three years later Western closed the Anchorage base and Dick and the family moved back to the Seattle area, settling in Issaquah. During his airline career he flew the Lockheed Constellation and Electra, and Boeing 707/720, and as a Captain on the 727 and 737. Western merged with Delta in 1987, and Dick retired in 1993.

The family had moved to Fall City in 1976 to fulfill his dream of living on a small airport. He had several planes and was an active member of the aviation and local communities. After retirement in 1993, Dick transitioned easily to focus on travel, grandkids, home projects and of course flying.

Throughout his life, Dick’s common themes were aviation, family, home, education, travel, and hard work before play. He loved to talk about anything mechanical: airplanes, old tractors or cars or old engines. He was a kid from a big family, with limited formal education, who farmed and logged before becoming an A&P mechanic and commercial pilot. He inspired many to work hard and chase their dreams of flying. He was a rock, a leader and adventurer, and leaves an inspirational legacy.

Dick is survived by his wife of 64 years, Janice (Weaver) Pankratz, children, Judy (Jonathan) White, Elizabeth (Peter) Bogers, and Jeremy (Nicole) Pankratz, and siblings, William, James , Michael, Susan Wadle, Sally Kemple, and John. He is predeceased by his parents, siblings, Robert, Delores Jensen, Patrick, Kristine.

Remembrances in honor of Dick and his lifelong passion for aviation, small plane restoration and learning, may be sent to the Port Townsend Aero Museum https://ptaeromuseum.com/contribute/, the Alaska Aviation Museum https://alaskaairmuseum.org/donate/, The Museum of Flight www.museumofflight.org or a charity of your choice.

Due to COVID restrictions, Services at St. Michael’s and All Angels Episcopal Church in Issaquah, WA and a Celebration of Life will be planned for future dates. Arrangements are being handled by Flintofs in Issaquah, WA. Family and friends are invited to view a full obituary and sign the online guestbook at https://www.flintofts.com/

From: nodakcarol@gmail.com <nodakcarol@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, November 20, 2020 8:21 PM
Subject: Death of WA/DL Capt. Richard Lee Pankratz, age 87

~ IN MEMORY ~

WA/DL Capt. Richard Lee Pankratz

January 16, 1933 ~ November 11, 2020

Please be advised….sharing this sad news from the Pankratz family, news with the passing of Delta Golden Wings member retired Western/Delta pilot Captain Dick Pankratz, age 87.  Captain Pankratz joined Western Airlines 04-01-1967 and retired with Delta Air Lines.  He is survived by his wife Janice.  From an online news article dated 2008: “Pancratz got his license by washing airplanes at little airports in Oregon, in exchange for flying lessons and fuel. He retired a captain from Delta, and now lives on an airstrip in Fall City.”  Read the entire news article about Dick and his grandson at  https://www.valleyrecord.com/news/fall-city-pilots-aiming-for-the-sky/

Arrangements are not yet known. 

For those wishing to send condolences to the family, we have a mailing address listed as

 35621 SE Fish Hatchery Road,  Fall City,  WA 98024. 

Thank you,

I regret to inform you of the passing of my good friend and fellow instructor Don Hallock on his birthday this Christmas. Don and I ran the the entire electra trianing program in Ontario for 2 years. I will miss him. Dick

My name is Vance Hallock, I am Don Hallock’s son.  I am very sorry to inform his friends that he passed away on Dec 25th.  My Dad was 88 years old and was fighting a respiratory problem for the last few years.  He died peacefully without any pain.  His wife Ruth and his three children were with him when he made his final landing.
WifeRuth Hallock  ruth.hallock@gmail.com

May you have a safe, Merry Christmas and Happy new year From Mary and Dick Standing under the tree!

Wally