Captain Richard L Curtis
May 16, 1935 - March 1, 2018
Obituary
Retired Western/Delta Capt.Richard L Curtis passed away on March 1, 2018 at the age of 82. Captain Curtis joined Western Airlines on 08-29-1966 and retired with Delta Airlines in 1994. He was based in Los Angeles then Seattle before he retired. He is survived by his wife Nadya and favorite flight attendant (as he used to say), his two daughters and son-in- law’s, his two grandchildren, his brother and sister in law, his brother in law in Texas & sister in law in Florida, countless nieces and nephews and many friends he made throughout his flying career and after he retired. Services will held on Monday March 12, 12:30 PM at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Washington.
https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/tahoma.asp
God Speed Captain Curtis. I hope your “final flight” is a smooth ride. You had a beautiful life. Rest in peace. I will see you on the other side..
Love, Daughter Number 2!
We are so sorry for your loss.
We will miss you, Dickie! Thank you for all the wisdom, love and laughter. I learned how to catch a fish and ski better because of you. Love, Mare Mare & Georgie
Our Deepest Condolences
Rest In Peace Dick, you will be missed by many.
It was an honor to know and love you dear uncle. You were a giant of a man to me. I know there is a party in heaven to welcome you home. I’ll miss you.
Our condolences. We had many good times together over the past 50 or so years. Good memories.
Rest in pease, you will be missed, Your flying buddy.
John @ Janet Marshall
Rest in peace Uncle Dick…. You always had such great stories to share, I loved hearing about all your adventures over the years.
One day over about two years ago I met Dick at my local Starbucks. I would see him about twice a week and we would sit and chat about all kinds of things. He was a very special person to me and he will be dearly missed.
My dearest Nadya,
I send prayers and comfort in this time of sadness. I know you have been through quite a bit over the last year.
Know you are not alone and that your extended DesMoines family is here for you.
I am just a text or phone call away.
Warmly, Luisa
Dearest Nadya, time has separated us but I’ll always remember Dick as the great guy he was and my heart hurts for you …be comforted knowing how truly deeply he loved you. May the memories of the wonderful times sooth you in this time of grief.
What a beautiful service. Tahoma National always provides a meaningful & respectful service. Loved the Pastor’s singing voice & his heartfelt words. I knew Richard must have been an amazing man to be married to such a lovely women.
You are in my prayers & hope that especially after today that you can feel your community of friends embracing you even when physically you may be alone.
Nadya, heartful condolences to you. Thinking of you.
Dick, you surely will be missed by many
Fly on with the Eagles.
Sorry for your loss. Dicks ob was in the Wenatchee
paper this past weekend. I tried to phone Bob, but
his phone is not listed. Dick loved flying I know.
You must have lots of wonderful Memories!!!
Lloyd Curtis
Send me Bobs phone # please.