~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, WA/DL Captain James Patrick Gallagher

June 9, 1937 – March 23, 2021

Word has reached us with news of the passing of retired Western/Delta pilot Captain Jim Gallagher, age 83.  Captain Gallagher joined Western Airlines 02-03-1969 and retired with Delta Air Lines in 1997, based 030/SLC at the time of retirement.  He is survived by his wife Judy, his children, and his grandchildren.   Obituary information is available for viewing online at The Salt Lake Tribune and at Starks Funeral Parlor and Echovita.

Condolences may be sent to the family at:

4757 S Ichabod St.,  Salt Lake City, UT 84117

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN  

PCN Obituary

Jim Gallagher passed away peacefully at home on March 23, 2021 due to complications from a stroke. He was born on June 9, 1937 in Milwaukee, WI to Bernice Casper and George Kugel. He was adopted as an infant by James and Mary Gallagher and grew up in Green Bay with his siblings Judee and Michael. Jim graduated from the Air Force Academy in 1962 and was stationed in Dover, DE, Newfoundland, Canada, and Nashville, TN. In 1964, while shopping for a car in Washington, D.C. he met and married the love of his life, Judy Pier, of Shaker Heights, Ohio. They have been happily married for 56 years. 

After leaving the Air Force in 1969, Jim joined Western Airlines and moved his family to Los Angeles, CA. There he joined the Lotus West car club and spent many weekends with Judy winning slalom races in his Lotus Super 7. Jim had an Illustrious barbershop singing experience. He sang in over 10 quartets singing with the Beehive Statesmen, BQPA, and Tri-W. He regularly attended the annual Harmony College convention to share his love of singing. Through these hobbies, he made many lifelong friendships across the country. In 1982, Jim and Judy moved their family from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City. At age 60, Jim retired from Delta Airlines and spent the next ten years skiing at Solitude with the FOGS “as many days in the ski season as his age.” He loved the outdoor life in Utah, biking, hiking, and stargazing. Jim and Judy spent their marriage traveling to all the US states and over 50 countries. In their later adventures, they befriended a travel group and made many memories together. Jim was “Mr. Fix-It”, known throughout the community as the go-to man for any problem.  He will be missed for his selfless support of his friends, neighbors, and children for all their house and car repairs.  

Later in life, Jim was fortunate to be reunited with his birth mother, Bernice, and 3 siblings. Many happy trips and reunions resulted from this connection and filled Jim and his family’s hearts with more love than thought possible. 

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Judy, of 56 years, his five children, Peter, David (Miriam), Debra, Daniel, and Katie Thomas (Chris), ten grandchildren, Robert, James, Ethan, Hailey, Lauren, Lindsay, Henry, Caroline, Sidney, and Ella. Jim is also survived by his siblings Jim Kugel (Kris), Joan Collins (Bob), Frank Kugel (Debbie), brother-in-law Philip Pier (Alice) and many nieces and nephews.  

A celebration of Jim’s life will be on Thursday, April 15, 2021, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City.

From Bruce:

Hi Dick and Paul,

Just FYI — I had a call from Bill Dickenson yesterday.  He told me that his neighbor in Santa Rosa, Dick McMahon, disappeared several months ago and he just learned that Dick had passed away.  For some reason I don’t think that his name ever appeared on the WallyBird notifications and I wonder if you knew.  It’s sad that in this last year with all the Covid lockdowns, several of our guys have dropped through the cracks. Thanks for all that you do to keep us informed. 

Bruce 

I received the lfollowing mmessage from Greg Childs. As soon as I get any futrher info I will pass it along,.

Dick

I have learned WAL Pilot Tony Akelis doied in New York city after as short illiness.

Greg Childs

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ukiahdailyjournal/obituary.aspx?n=joseph-peterman&pid=197800759  also at 

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/joseph-peterman-obituary?pid=197800759

Obituary information tells us that no services are planned….please see below.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

Obituary  :  Joseph Anthony Peterman passed away peacefully at home on 1/28/2021, at the age of 84.  Joe was born and raised in Pine Lawn, Missouri – a suburb of St. Louis. He had a very adventurous spirit. He spent many hours of his youth boating out on the Mississippi River in a powered canoe, camping during the winter season and spending time with his dog Smokey. He took long bike rides to the Lambert-St. Louis Airport to watch the planes come and go … always dreaming of flying above the clouds.

Joe joined the USMCR in 1956, entered into the Naval Flight School as a Cadet and left the military in 1964 as 1st Lieutenant. He flew on many unpublished missions that included China, Vietnam and Cuba.  He continued his flying career by joining the team at Western Airlines in 1966. He stayed on board when the company merged with Delta Air Lines and retired in 1990. Between the Marine Corp and Western / Delta, Joe had the opportunity of flying all over the world! Because of his experience, he was an avid reader of world history, politics, religion and current events.

Joe moved his residency from the Ukiah area to Las Vegas, Nevada in 2002, but always found time to travel back to Redwood Valley, CA to spend time with his life partner Sharon Deckman. They enjoyed RV traveling from coast to coast with the ultimate road trip to Alaska – exploring the countryside from the ground instead of by air.

Joe is survived by his life partner of 22 years, Sharon Lynn, his wonderful fur ball companion Tommie Latte’, his daughter Gina Buchner, son-in-law Bill Buchner of Yuba City, CA, granddaughter Kayla Lewis of Auburn, CA, grandson Anthony Buchner of Pullman, WA, and his sister Fran Wood, brother-in-law Jim Wood of Spring Hill, KS. His brothers

Eugene Peterman, Tom Peterman, sisters Ann Peterman, Helen Phippen and Evelyn Peterman preceded his death.

We are so grateful to all of our friends, family, doctors and Hospice of Ukiah for being a part of Joe’s support system over the last many years. A very special thank you to Leah Middleton RN, Susan Klimist-Zingo PAC, Glenda Box LVN, Michael Young DO and James O’Dorisio MD of Ukiah, CA, Patrick Delvin MD and Robert Anderson MD of Santa Rosa, CA.

No services are planned. Donations in Joe’s memory can be sent to Hospice of Ukiah in Ukiah, CA

or City of Hope in Duarte, CA. Until we meet again!

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/