KARLA FRIEDMAN SOBELMAN 1978 - 1986 FLIGHT ATTENDANT MCI DEN In researching our long lost and loved ones for the May, 2004 MCI Flight Attendant Reunion, I have found many and had countless wonderful and hilarious phone calls with the following gals. Below are the names of those I've found, followed by a brief synopsis on what they're doing now. Karla Friedman-Sobelman, living in Fountain Valley, CA, is a mother of two daughters and married to a corporate pilot. She has black hair now, folks! Remember that long, blonde hair? Gone! -Jo Delle Burwell (Feb2004) Dear FL friends, In case you were not aware, Karla (Friedman,Champion) Sobelman has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, which led to some extensive surgery. She had a double hip replacement in March and required surgical repair of a ruptured Achilles tendon in July. It's difficult for her to work on the computer and email because she is in bed much of the time. We had been out-of-touch for several months (we all know how distance does a number on friendships) and I sent her a note to let her know about our dear Lori, (in case she hadn't heard, apparently she wasn't currently "connected" with the FL family e-mails). JoDelle has added her e-mail address to the group. Thank you JoD.. Her daughter, Alexa replied for her, and filled me in on her latest physical challenges (and that's putting it mildly!) I did call Karla, and she is pretty much bedridden and is relying on her family to care for her. This is such a heartbreaking situation for Karla and her entire family. It would be great if you could drop her a card-call- or e-mail. Her daughter Alexa will get her e-mails to her. Karla needs our emotional support, especially now. Thank you FL family, -Cindy Hady (9/23/09) FLacebook Karla Sobelman Hello, This is Karla Sobelman's family writing you this message. We are incredibly saddened to inform you all that Karla passed away on October 14, 2013. Thank you for the thoughts during this difficult time. (10/16/13) I remember her --- knew her well and flew with her often when based out of KC. I am so saddened by this news. I haven't spoken to her in a number of years and knew she struggled with rheumatoid arthritis. Thank you for letting me know this very sad news. I'll insure the word is passed on to the flight attendants. -JoDelle Davidson Burwell (10/16/13) Just got off the phone with Jack, Karla's husband. He said, Karla had been suffering for sometime and had gotten an infection... took a turn for the worse and passed quickly. I told him I would send a message to you all. I'm still in shock. We had been so very close all those many years ago.... and we know how time and distance gets the best of us. Last time I spoke with Karla she had been pretty much bedridden. I know this horrible disease had taken such a toll on her and the meds to help her fight had such terrible effects. I know I speak for us all.....Peace on dear Karla. We love you, your Frontier Family -Cindy Hady (10/16/13) It is always difficult to pass on the sad news of an FAL'er flying west, but this one especially saddens me, as Karla was one of our own from here in MCI. I do not have details about her death, although I know she had not been in good health for a number of years. R.I.P., sweet Karla. Sending my best to all...... -JoDelle Davidson Burwell (10/18/13) Here is additional information and some pictures from Karla's facebook page. I wanted you guys to know. Karla (Friedman-Champion) Sobelman died from complications to chronic rheumatoid arthritis. She had been ill for many many years. All the drugs to fight this autoimmune disease took a huge toll and she got an infection and passed quickly on Monday, Oct 14th. I spoke with her husband Jack and one of her daughters Gabby, yesterday. The family is relieved that she is no longer suffering.... but of course extremely sad. Gabby said they were having a service today Oct 18th. She was only 56! Geesh....totally too short. She went through so much trauma in her life and I know she's back "flyin'" in peace. -Cindy Hady (10/18/13) K R FRIEDMAN Flight attendant seniority date of 9/11/78, per the 2/1/81 FL/AFA Seniority List. K R CHAMPION Flight attendant seniority date of 9/11/78, emp# 14494, per the 2/1/86 FL/AFA Seniority List. -Jake Lamkins (10/19/13) Posted at FLacebook and the FL Club: MCI DEN flight attendant Karla Friedman Sobelman's memorial webpage is posted. http://FAL-1.tripod.com/Karla_Friedman_Sobelman.html -Jake Lamkins (10/20/13) Thank you so very very much. What an awesome tribute page for our dear Karla. -Cindy Hady (10/20/13) I am shocked. I had lost touch with Karla in the last few years, and didn't realize how ill she was. Karla loved working at Frontier. -Betsy Gates (10/22/13)