CLAUDIA MOERSCH ROACH 1963 - 1966 FLIGHT ATTENDANT MKC KANSAS CITY LAYOVER 2007 BEST YET!! MAY 18 - 20, 2007 The layover committee checked into the Hilton - Kansas City Airport on Thursday and began preparations for the 2007 Kansas City Flight Crew Reunion/Layover. The first to show up on Friday was Bob Stone (FAL Pilot 1977-1986) who checked into the hotel at 9:30 am in time to go to breakfast with the layover committee. And, the party was on!!! By Friday evening, a good group of FLamily had checked in and we were enjoying drinks and hors d'oeuvres in the lobby/bar area. Sometime around 9 pm the party moved to the "Crew" room upstairs for more drinks, pizza, more stories and laughs. Saturday began with breakfast at 10, although I found Jim Appleby holding court with a small group in the "Crew" room about 8:30 that morning, already back at telling each other lies and war stories. By 3 Saturday afternoon, the party was in full swing again. The evening was filled with much laughter and picture taking. And, thanks to JoDelle and Laura, two huge barrels of KFC showed up. Before the evening was over we were joined in the "Crew" room by layover crews from the "new" Frontier, Midwest, American and Chautauqua Airlines. They could not believe that after 21 years the "Old" Frontier was still so much a family and still having the time of their lives together. I think I can safely say that we did show them what an airline layover/party should be!!!! Sunday morning saw us in the restaurant for breakfast at 10 and then hugs, kisses, hand shakes and "good-by until next year". This was probably our smallest attendance for the KC Reunion/Layover - BUT, most everyone agrees that it was probably our BEST!!!! Those attending included: Bob Stone, Steve Tidler, Jim Appleby, Laura (Jones) Colvin, Gerrie Donaldson, Lanette Duncan, Howard Logan, John Green, Mike Gadow, Rusty Lambert, "Jack" Frost, JoDelle (Davidson) Burwell, Ken Larason, Tom Hollister, Neil Miller, Terry Calkins, Dan & Grace Scantlin, B. J. Blackerby , Barb Carroll, Lisa Sachetta, Carl Lorenzen, Sue (Cahill) von Geyso, Frank von Geyso, Ron Gallop, Claudia (Morersch) Roach and Phil Stallings. The Committee - JoDelle Burwell, Lisa Sachetta, Laura Colvin, Steve Tidler and Phil Stallings - would like to thank everyone who attended and helped make this another successful reunion/layover. A special Thank You to John Green for donating the FAL patches to be handed out to everyone in attendance. Check the Frontier News, the Kansas City Crew Website: www.kansascitycrewbase.com -Phil Stallings (5/23/7) Posted at Grace Twite Scantlin's gustbook: To Dan and the children, As a Central Airlines friend and roommate of Grace, I'll always share so many happy memories. The day she and Dan married was by far the best memory of all. My prayers are with you . She was a wonderful girl ! -Claudia Moersch Roach (4/20/11) Claudia Moersch Roach I have received word that Claudia is in Hospice. She would like to hear from her "old" Central/Frontier friends. Let's send cards (and pictures) to her. -Phil Stallings (3/12/19) Many of you have been following parts of Claudia's story but here is a quick overview. She's been declining in recent years; the expected process that comes with advanced lung and heart disease. In August of 2017, she moved into Independent Living. A year later, she began receiving Assisted Living care. After a complicated surgery in December and a series of falls, Mom and I determined that there were no more treatment options that would cure or even treat her conditions. She continued to lose weight and was unable to transfer herself or walk. She made the decision to enter Hospice care several weeks ago. On this journey, she's been blessed with visitors from her church (First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater), family and friends, and a great care team. Mom has periods of alertness and interaction but is profoundly tired. She is benefitting from pain management and rests comfortably. To help you appreciate her level of weakness and frailty, I will share that she weighed 77.2lbs earlier this week. For several weeks, her appetite has been minimal and her speech is a faint whisper. I see her multiple times a day and will continue to update you. -Whitney Bailey (daughter) (4/10/19) F/A Claudia Roach has flown West Dear Friends and Family, Today, at 2:09 pm, Claudia Roach left this life and met Jesus. I was in her home with her and she was at peaceful rest. Per her wishes, we will honor her life in a Memorial Service at First Presbyterian Church in Stillwater, Oklahoma on Friday, April 26th (details to follow). -Whitney Bailey (4/11/19) Her son Jason was born Jun 12, 1968 per his obituary. She lost a daughter the year before. I will figure she quit flying in 1966 when she got married until info otherwise is received. The 1963 photo of her looks like a graduation pic so I'll show her starting that year. I don't have any Central files on her. -Jake Lamkins (4/21/19) FLacebook - FL Club FLight West: Claudia Moersch Roach MKC flight attendant Claudia Moersch Roach's memorial webpage is posted at http://FAL-1.tripod.com/Claudia_Moersch_Roach.html Her career at Central was short but she came to the MKC flight crews reunion for years. Post your remembrances of Claudia. -Jake Lamkins (4/21/19) FLacebook posts: Steve Tidler She was a great lady, ahead of her time in so many ways! Miss her! Janice Gassett Such a beauty. Trish Swanson-Hawk Prayers for her family and friends. Kelly Coggeshall She was beautiful. Barbara Mitchell Carroll Always enjoyed her sense of humor. Prayers for her family ! RIP Claudia we will miss you ! (4/21/19)