Shirley Shannon was born June 30, 1946. She entered into rest May 2, 2020, in Chico, California. Services are pending at this time.∼Shirley was an accomplished 5th degree black belt in jujitsu from the age of 12. She was the school photographer in high school and after graduation she earned her helicopter rating May 9, 1974. she was a member of Whirly-Girls International (WG #182)She also held ratings for multiple engine, flight instructor, ground instructor, air frame and power plant mechanics. She was a safety counselor for the FAA and a second officer for Western Airlines and one of 8 women pilots in Westerns 1500 crew members. She was also the first woman pilot for Delta Airlines. Shirley was a very talented and accomplished lady who will be missed by all...
Shirley Shannon was born June 30, 1946. She entered into rest May 2, 2020, in Chico, California. Services are pending at this time.∼Shirley was an accomplished 5th degree black belt in jujitsu from the age of 12. She was the school photographer in high school and after graduation she earned her helicopter rating May 9, 1974. she was a member of Whirly-Girls International (WG #182)She also held ratings for multiple engine, flight instructor, ground instructor, air frame and power plant mechanics. She was a safety counselor for the FAA and a second officer for Western Airlines and one of 8 women pilots in Westerns 1500 crew members. She was also the first woman pilot for Delta Airlines. Shirley was a very talented and accomplished lady who will be missed by all...
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