More detail on this person: James Chappell, 86,
passed away Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016. He was born
June 1, 1930, in Ypsilanti, MI.
James enlisted in the Army Sept. 13, 1948 and
served for 30 years including the Korean and
Vietnam wars. As an aviator, he flew both fixed
wing and helicopter aircraft, retiring as a
Colonel. He was stationed from Hawaii to Germany
and many stateside locations.
His love for aviation continued spending 22 years
as the Airport Manager for the City of Salinas. He
oversaw business creation, runway expansion and
hangar construction. Most of all, he developed
what would become lifelong friendships.
He is survived by his children, Cindy (John)
Kwiatkowski, Candy (Bob) Mashack, Jay (Anne)
Chappell; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild
and dearest companion, Louise Holbrook.
A Celebration of Life will be at 12 p.m. Saturday,
Nov. 5, 2016, at the Landing Zone, Salinas
Airport.
Memorial donations can be made to the SPCA of
Monterey, Defenders of Wildlife, Disabled Veterans
National Foundation or Paralyzed Veterans of
America.
This information was last updated 10/18/2016
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