Captain Billy H. Pelton
1920 - 2009
Captain Billy H. Pelton
1920 - 2009
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BORN
1920
DIED
2009
Captain Billy Pelton Obituary
Bill began a life-long career of flying at the age of 16. He flew as Captain of Western Airlines for 45 years. One of his greatest passions was sailing. He enjoyed years of cruising Hawaii and French Polynesia with his family on their 40 ft sloop, "Iwalani". Bill also loved and played golf his entire life until only a few months ago.
He is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis Pelton; 5 children; 19 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Julie Mae Pelton.
Please join us in a Celebration of Life on September 12 at 3:00 PM at New Hope Church of Penasquitos in San Diego.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jean Creasey
September 10, 2009
As a part of the Western Airlines Family, I send my sincere condolences to the Pelton family. Although I did not meet Billy personally, my father John Goslin, a fellow Western pilot, spoke of him often and with great respect. Your family is in my prayers as you celebrate the life of a good father, husband and esteemed pilot.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jean Goslin Creasey
friend of Dr Tom and Debbie Pelton
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