MAURY TOMPKINS 1977 - 1986 PILOT DEN Spurred by the acquisition of new routes and new aircraft, Frontier's pilot training department is a scenes of great activity. Graduates of the first class of new-hire pilots since 1974 are: Lowell Bilsborough, Bob Hammarley, Maurice Tompkins, James Keane, Walter Felizianetti, Roger Anderson, David Cartier, Dean Bristol, Patrick Dennis, Robert Methven and Don Osmundson. -FL News, May/Jun 1977 His wife, Brenda, has a recipe in 1979 FL Pilots' Wives Cookbook. -Jake Lamkins (11/26/04) Maury Tompkins, a 1977 FAL pilot hire & recent retiree from SWA, had an accident with his 182RG on Saturday 5/21. He has a broken back and is in the Vandalia, IL hospital. A direct line to his room is: 374-362-6069. I am sure words of encouragement will be well received. -Bob Stone (5/26/05) Maury has been moved to the St Louis Rehab. institute in downtown St. Louis. A train from the airport takes 20 minutes & stops at the institute. The all day fare is $4.00. The Phone is 314-658-3800 Room 312. I talked with Maury this AM. He expects to be there for about 6 weeks or more. -Bob Stone (5/27/05) The Passing of Capt. Maurice Tompkins I'm sorry to tell you this, but I was right about Maury's passing. Here's the email I received early last year. Maury was my first sim partner when we started class in February, 1987. He was a character. We didn't run into each other much after we went on the line, and I hadn't seen him in years before I got this email last year. -Ron McRoy (8/31/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Begin forwarded message: To all, It is my sad duty to inform you of the passing of Capt. Maurice Lee Tompkins on Monday February 24th. I've attached a military picture. Services will be held on Saturday, March 1 2014, 11:00am at: Young Funeral Home 118 E. College Ave. Greenville IL. 62246 618-664-2341 http://www.youngfh.net/obituaries Cards may be sent to: Clara (Kyle) Tompkins Carpenter 4316 Elliot St Denver, CO 80212 -Tim Gleason (2/27/14) Thanks for letting me know Ron. Maury Tompkiins was a delight to fly with at good ol' Frontier Airlines. I spoke with him after his accident. He sounded GREAT so I'm surprised and saddened learning of his having Gone West! -Billy Walker (8/31/15) FLacebook - FL Club FLight West I just got word that pilot Maury Tompkins flew west last year. http://www.youngfh.net/webcast/19293 -Jake Lamkins (9/1/15) He flew with me a time or two. He was a fine fellow and excellent pilot. I spoke with him while he was recovering from his accident. Apparently, he didn't fully recover, but I don't have the details on his passing... -Billy Walker (9/1/15) Maury was a favorite Captain of mine. RIP Brother. -Al Beardsley (9/1/15) Thanks for the fun flying and friendship Maury !! Rest in Peace my friend ..... -Ed Woodson (9/1/15) I loved him. Big heart. Great humor. Peace out Maury. -Loretta Lesher (9/2/15) M L TOMPKINS Pilot seniority date of 5/2/77 per the Sep 1986 FL/ALPA Seniority List. -Jake Lamkins (9/6/15) FLacebook - FL Club FLight West: Maury Tompkins DEN pilot Maury Tompkins' memorial webpage has been posted: http://FAL-1.tripod.com/Maury_Tompkins.html Maury flew west last year but we only recently found out about it. -Jake Lamkins (9/6/15) Maury was my neighbor in Aurora, CO from 1982-1986. In early 2000s his son was killed skiing at Loveland CO ski area. I had lunch a few times in ABQ, where I moved after going to work with CO. He was a neat fun guy, first I saw with a cell phone. He wasn't real tall, little stocky. I used to be in touch with his first wife, but not for a while. We had a lot of fun at Maury's house & flying with him. Bonnie Dahl (9/6/15) Thanks for the remembrance. See http://www.boarderzone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2534 Jake Lamkins (9/7/15)