Long Beach, California
Barbara Jane "BJ" Erickson London Barbara Jane "BJ" Erickson London, 93, passed with dignity and grace on July 7, 2013 at home with her family in Los Gatos, CA. A resident of Long Beach for over half a century, Barbara was born in Seattle, WA on July 1, 1920. In 1939, the Home Ec....
Read MoreI have always been proud to have Barbara's name and signature in my log book. That was 40 years ago.A great person to have known
Charlie Harris CAG, Arizona
April 19, 2014
Captain Jean Haley Harper
It was a privilege to be introduced to Barbara London by her daughter, Terry London Rinehart, several years ago. The WASP were remarkable women I deeply admired as role models at a time when few existed. She helped pave the way for people like her daughter, granddaughters and many young women with dreams of flying the 'big iron.' She truly had a full and wonderful life, and I salute her many accomplishments.
Jean Harper
October 24, 2013 | Centennial, CO
As I drove past LGB yesterday, I had a very strong urge to detour and find Barbara London Way. I resisted again and continued to return to my mother's bed-side. At home I searched the internet and found the obit. Barbara and Jack (my dad's high school pal) stood up at the alter at my parents' (Helen Parker and Bill Holden) wedding while the three parents and a sister watched from the pews. (The wedding was in Oakland and a secret because TWA hostesses were not allowed to marry then.) Though I...
Donna Holden
October 23, 2013 | Newport Beach, CA
Betty Gillies (WASP), Barbara and me. Tales of WWII being told.
Barbara ... my pal, mentor, confidant, teller of tales, fellow watcher of "old" movies, loyal friend, and the person who guided me through the last 21 years of my life. Without you I wouldn't be a pilot, a historian, a writer. You loved me like a daughter and it made me a much better person because of it. I'll miss my pal.
Tamara Keeton
September 04, 2013 | Olympia, WA
Kelly, Lauren (granddaughters), Terry (daughter), Barbara in DC for gold medal ceremony.
September 04, 2013
3 generations of pilots - Barbara, Kelly, Terry. Kelly piloted the jet back to DC for the Gold Medal.
September 03, 2013
Terry, sorry for your lost.
Mick Uhlenhop
September 03, 2013 | Carmichael, CA
Hats off to you Babara London!
gregg reynolds
September 02, 2013 | Olympia (KOLM), WA
Terry and family: My sincerest condolences for your loss. Terry, your Mom was undoubtedly proud of you and all your accomplishments! You were one of the finest Pilots I ever had the honor of flying with and I'm sure you're professionalism and inspiration came from your wonderful Mom! Such a great lady who will obviously be so missed by her family. My thoughts and prayers to you all!
Slow Hand Salute!
Capt. JP Doyle, ret.
DFC,AM w/10 olc
September 02, 2013
