BILL CHAMPLAIN
1966 - 1986
AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, FLIGHT SIMULATOR TECHNICIAN
DEN


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Worked in radio shop - radio line - lead on convair conversion to 580s,
hydraulic shop  - electric shop - prop shop - engine shop - overhaul dock -
line work at the terminal - battery shop - simulation shop - all at FAL.
1986 went to work for Northwest in Minn.
First in radio line then in 1987 became inspector.
My job was so much fun as no one could get work bought off when
the work was not to acceptable work.
I continued to also fish & hunt & all my mounts
are at the Sportsman's Warehouse on 84 & Valley Hwy.
My last elk a six pointer was the largest elk I ever killed & I killed my share of bulls.
-Bill Champlain
(7/11/18)

Kristin, daughter to William Champlain, called today to tell me her father passed away on February 18, 2020 in Thornton, Colorado.   
They have not had funeral services. Neptune is handling everything and there is no obituary.  
She will send a picture to me and I will forward to you.  
Bill was 87 years old and Kristin said he worked in Flight Simulation, and also as a Machinist.
-Carolyn Boller
(4/2/20)

W R CHAMPLAIN
Aircraft mechanic seniority date of 5/2/66
Per the May 1986 FL/IAM Seniority List.
-Jake Lamkins
(4/4/20)

W R CHAMPLAIN
Emp# 01362
DEN aircraft mechanic
DOB 4/22/33
DOH 5/2/66
Address in Parker CO
Per the Dec 1970 Frontier employees roster.
W R CHAMPLAIN
Emp# 01362
DENML
Address in Parker CO
Per the Nov 1984 Frontier employees roster.
-Jake Lamkins
(4/4/20)

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FLight West: Bill Champlain
DEN aircraft mechanic Bill Champlain flew west Feb 18, 2020
according to his daughter and no services or obituary are planned.
-Jake Lamkins
(4/4/20)

Been trying to find Bill but his phone was disconnected. 
Why didn't I try sooner, SO SORRY!
-BJ Blackerby
(4/4/20)

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FLight West: Bill Champlain
DEN aircraft mechanic & flight simulator technician Bill Champlin's memorial webpage is posted at
http://FAL-1.tripod.com/Bill_Champlain.html
Still need a photo of Bill.
There will be no obituary according to his daughter.
Post your remembrances of him.
-Jake Lamkins
(4/12/20)

Thank you so much Mr. Lamkins! 
Frontier Airlines Memorial for my Dad was wonderfully done. 
I did not get these pictures into you soon enough unfortunately 
because life has been a bit chaotic for my family ever since my Dad passed. 
We I have not even had his military funeral yet. 
My Dad, Bill, served on the USS Essex during the Korean War. 
The other photo was of his last elk in October of 2011. 
Again thank you so very much!
Sincerely,
-Kristin (Champlain) Schell 
(3/17/22)

Hi Kristin,
Thanks for your note and the pix.
My condolences for your loss and I'm glad the memorial webpage helps.
-Jake LAMKINS
(3/18//22)

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Frontier Memorial Webpage Updated
BILL CHAMPLAIN
1966 - 1986
AIRCRAFT MECHANIC, FLIGHT SIMULATOR TECHNICIAN
DEN
http://FAL-1.tripod.com/Bill_Champlain.html
His daughter sent three photos.
Post your remembrances of him.
-Jake Lamkins
(3/25/22)