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In Memory

Ronald Caplinger

Ronald Caplinger

Ron passed away on June 22, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. According to classmate Raymond Bourassa, "Ron was a very meticulous man in everything he attempted. Whether it was building motorcycles of flying airplanes it had to be perfect. He got into commercial aviation the hard way: without military training, and retired from America West as one of their senior pilots."

 
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05/25/13 01:33 PM #1    

John Carter

Ron was the best man at my first wedding in 1965. We were close friends for many years. Ron, Ray, and I were always hanging out and cruising after high school. When Ron moved away from the Seattle area we lost touch. I saw him once afterwards while he was working for America West and he was here to visit his parents. Ray said it well. He was a perfectionist. I remember he bought a new Camero in 1969 and when he drove it he had to miss every pot hole and tar strip he could so the car would not develop rattles. I truly wish we could have stayed closer. I miss you Ron.

John


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