POSTED AT JOHN'S ONLINE FUNERARY GUESTBOOK http://www.legacy.com/journalstar/Guestbook.asp?Page=Guestbook&PersonID=14805625 August 23, 2005 I was very sorry to learn of John's passing. I first met him in 1958 when we were both copilots and always enjoyed him immensely. He definitely was "one of the good guys." My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. Pete Lamkin (Aurora, CO ) pete722@peoplespc.com August 23, 2005 I was very sorry to hear of John`s passing. I have not seen John in some time, but we sure miss all the Frontier Pilots. Richard STEVENS (montgomery tx 77356, TX ) rps80@consolidated.net August 22, 2005 A lot of great great times we had together, that will never be forgotten. "ATOS" Our thaughts and prayers are with you my friend. Joe & Sherry Portlock (Denver, CO ) jportl2406@aol.com August 19, 2005 Captain Johnny Stark was a true gentleman and it was always a pleasure to fly with him. I had dinner with him and his beloved Eleanor several times on trips. They were a devoted couple. We are here telling stories about Johnny, but I would bet that he probably has God's undivided attention and telling him a story about one one or all of us. PRGU, WOMP and ATOS Johnny. To the Stark Family I extend my deepest sympathies, and please know that he was loved by many. Jim Currie (Tega Cay, SC ) August 16, 2005 John and I didn't fly together very much, but he was always a pleasure to be around. Great sense of humor, very courteous, and an excellent pilot. The westbound corridors are becoming saturated with our people. Clyde Hart (Crossville, TN ) captnch@frontiernet.net August 15, 2005 "Was saddened to hear of the Flight West of Johnnie. He flew as my copilot on many trips - all very enjoyable. My prayers to those he left behind as I know he will be greatly missed. Blue skies, tail winds and happy landings, John...till we meet again. Capt Ace Avakian Frontier Air Lines, Ret 1948-1986 Ace Avakian (Castle Rock, CO ) August 15, 2005 Johnny was a pilot who was a bright spot in the hard times when we all needed a little cheering up. He will not be forgotten. Grant Holmes (Palmetto) gholmesgrant@msn.com August 15, 2005 I'm sorry to hear of John's passing. He was one of the "good ones." Always upbeat, good sense of humor, and a real pleasure to be around. We'll all miss him Bill Medcalf (Hot Springs Village, AR ) August 15, 2005 Just turned on the computer and was sorry to read of the death of Captain John Stark. I enjoyed flying with Johnny for the brief time I flew out of KCI in 1979. Ann (Freese) and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. John (Jack) Bozarth (Columbia, MO ) jackbozarth@cancerresearchcenter.org August 14, 2005 Very sorry to hear of the passing of Johnny, we had a lot of fine times when he was based in Kansas City. He was always a pleasure to be with and he enjoyed life to the fullest. He was a pleasure to fly with and his wit was without parallel, he could always get a laugh out of everyone. I offer my sympathy to his family for their loss and their sorrow and will rembember them in my prayers. He will always be in our memories, and never forgotten....Till we meet again..... Harvie Chaddock (Kansas City, MO ) hchaddock@sbcglobal.net August 14, 2005 Truly sorry to hear of the passing of Johnny. We had many fine times while he was in Kansas City. He was always a pleasure to be around. His wit was without question the best, he was a pleasure to work with and was definitely one of better Captains to fly with. I send my respects to his family for their loss, he will always be in out hearts, and offer my prayers for their loss...Farewell good friend until we meet again...... Harvie Chaddock (Kansas City, MO ) hchaddock@sbcglobal.net August 14, 2005 I'm so Sorry to hear About John Going West. My Thoughts to the Family! I first meet John in 1963,under grim circumstances. I was a new F/O on the DC-3, on reserve, and John was a Capt., both on Reserve. We were called out to fly Mr. Dymond and others up to Miles City the night that our DC-3 crashed up there. I flew many times with Capt. John after that, and have many Fond memories! KO Kenneth O. Larason (Palmetto,, FL ) Kennethlarason02@aol.com August 13, 2005 John was a great guy and pilot. I'm saddened to hear of his West Bound departure. Marvin Middlebrooks (Ft.Worth, TX ) August 13, 2005 if i go back 36 years i still remember john and i are sitting on the a/c a he says to me "u know there"s two ways to do this job the hard way and the easy way." i guess u know my way. it was smiles,stories and laughter that nite to mkc.and ever since then. howard logan (denver, CO ) August 13, 2005 With deepest sympathy to John Stark's family. Remember John well from Frontier days and the "Pignics". A great guy to work with and be around, always had a good humor. Also a fellow lodge and OES member. God bless. Kenneth (Ken) Stewart (Fayetteville, AR ) arkstewart@prodigy.net August 13, 2005 My prayers are with Johns loved ones, he was a fine pilot as well as a good man. God bless him. Glenn Emmons (Canby, MN ) August 13, 2005 A legend has flown West and will never be forgotten. An incredible personality who made his crew members feel comfortable and very much at ease. I'll never forget those many times I flew with Johnny on the CV 580 with Frontier Airlines. He had a very colorful way the with semantics of inflight procedures. I'll always remember PRGUP (positive rate gear up), WOMPFUP, (water off meto power flaps up), ATOS (all that other stuff) Most importantly, I'll remember the man himself, his passion for flying and his love of life. IHL, Frank Malone (Macon, GA ) Frank.Malone@jetblue.com August 13, 2005 Captain John Stark left an indelible impression on those of us fortunate to have shared his cockpit. He was a “Diamond in the Rough!” ...and he always lit up the crew room with his enormous grin. We have great memories of John and are very sorry to learn of his passing all too soon. As he lines up on Runway 27 for his Flight West, we wish him smooth air, warm-soft tailwinds, and a bright start to steer by… Billy & Cheryl Walker (Phoenix, AZ ) August 13, 2005 JOHN WAS ONE OF THE GOOD GUYS...I FLEW WITH HIM A LOT, MOSTLY IN THE CONVAIR 580. A FELLOW NEBRASKAN WITH A BIG SMILE. HE WAS A PLEASURE TO FLY WITH. 75 YEARS OLD AND STILL TOO SOON. HE'LL BE MISSED. JIM BUICK (MONTGOMERY, TX ) JIMBPILOT@AOL.COM August 13, 2005 Was always great to fly with John--I remember his great laugh. Tyler Vance (Old Frontier) Tyler Vance (Phoenix, AZ ) August 13, 2005 My heart is heavy for your loss. Your husband & father was extremely well like by the Frontier flight attendants, because he was most pleasant and professional. His humor was what I admired most. I have thought of him often and wish to extend my sentiments and memories of him. May God bless you all and be with you as you say so long to John, never good bye, he is now making the angels laugh. Lori Day (Kansas City, MO ) LoriDay@kc.rr.com August 13, 2005 So sorry to hear of John's passing. I flew with John many times as his co-pilot at Frontier and always looked forward to those flights with him. He was a great pilot and a great friend. Phil Stallings (Kansas City, MO ) redrydertexas@sbcglobal.net August 13, 2005 I flew with John Stark at Frontier Airlines many years ago. He was a real "character" and enjoyable to fly with. He always had a joke or two and funny sayings about flying, and really enjoyed what he was doing. I learned more practical things about flying that were not "in the book" from John Stark and used them throughout my flying career. He got on my flight one day non-reving up to Ft. Smith and had so much luggage from some trip he was on that it filled the belly cargo compartment almost full! We will surely miss him, he was from another era in aviation that I will always remember. John Spencer (Cedar City, UT ) airjohn@aol.com August 13, 2005 I have many fond memories of John from my years at Frontier Airlines. John was a favorite captain at FYV because of his ability to land in marginal weather. He was famous for his genial personality, his love of the donuts we kept stocked in operations and his flying skills. When questioned about his ability to land at FYV, John said, "If I can get low enough to see those 3 chicken houses, I hang a hard left and I'm at the end of the runway." He was a great guy and I, along with many others in the FLamily, mourn his passing. Jake Lamkins (West Fork, AR ) ExFAL@yahoo.com