Phil G. Most

1925 - 2005

Phil G. Most passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, Oct. 4, 2005.

Phil was born on July 17, 1925, in Laurel, Neb. He moved to California and began his flying career when he was a young man. He flew for Utah Construction, Cal Eastern, the Flying Tigers, and participated in the historic Hungarian Airlift. In 1955, his flying career continued with Western Airlines, and then on to Delta until his retirement in 1988. He flew both privately and for corporations and loved it. He also loved traveling the world for the last 34 years with his beloved wife, Nancy.

Phil was a member of the CAF (Commemorative Air Force) in Camarillo. He also belonged to the Oxnard-Santa Barbara chapter of the QBs.

Phil is survived by his wife, Nancy; his children, Lexa Most Mieger (Martin) and Debora Biddick, and his two grandchildren, Jackie and Shawna. He also is survived by sisters, Kathryn Danielson, Evelyn Wyant, Mabel Kastrop, Jo Walker, and Janice Most; and brothers, Milton Most and Rodney Most. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Phil loved his cats, including his most current cat, Tweek, and the late James Madison.

Family and friends will miss his good humor and hard work ethic. He was a man of immense character. Everyone wishes him all their love. Blue skies and tailwinds, Phil!

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at the CAF at Camarillo Airport. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Phil's memory to CAF, Southern California Wing, 455 Aviation Drive, Camarillo, CA 93010.