Emily Howell Warner Obituary

Emily Hanrahan Warner was an awesome pilot who lived to fly and share her joy and encouragement. Her home town airport of Granby/Grand County Airport is now named Emily Warner Field in her honor. A Laureate of the National Aviation, Women's and Irish-American Halls of Fame, Living Legend of Aviation member, Women in Aviation Pioneer Hall, Founding member #1 of the International Society of Women Airline Pilots, multi-award winner, and honored in the Colorado Aviation and Women's Hall of Fame. Many of her awards and personal papers are on display in the Grand County Historical Association Emily Warner Field Aviation Museum.

While reviewing my logbook from the early 70s I remembered my private pilot check ride and noted it was signed e Howell. I Remembered the flight well and looked up her name and was saddened to learn of her passing. I was warmed to learn of her many accomplishments in aviation. I went on to work for western/delta (non. Pilot) and retired after a 37 years. I offer my condolences for the loss of a great pioneer in aviation. John mayers

Emily Warner and her twin sister Eileen were my first cousins.They both had very accomplished lives.They were both full of fun although Emily did sustain tragedy in her life. I'm happy that she got the recognition she deserved.She will be greatly missed.
Mary Rice

Very nice. Poor Emily she went through a lot. She was so lovely. We were fist cousins. I remember driving out to Colorado with my mom and my daughter Cathy and son Bill.
And going up to their cabin overlooking the Tabernash Valley. Took them all up their again including my sister Mary. In later years another cousin Audrey and I would go to Green Valley, AZ . where both Emily and Eileen had homes there. We did try to stay in touch with the girls when they moved back to Denver. My mother Catherine Lauretta Rice altered the uniform that hangs in the Smithonian.
Maggie Rannow

To the family, many, many friends, and colleagues of this wonderful woman, who was a professional pilot female to be hired by a U.S. commercial airline. That is the legacy Ms. Emily Howell Warner left behind that will not be forgotten. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with loss the of Ms. Warner. May family, friends and extended family cherish her memories.

Emily was a fantastic person! I will always look up to her! She was the one who got me started in my Aviation career with my goal to become a pilot. I will never forget the words she told me when I met her. She told me the one day if I wanted to be a pilot, I would be an amazing pilot. To this day I have a career in aviation, a degree in aviation, and in the process of getting my pilot licenses. And to make it more interesting she told me this back in 2008. She will always be my hero!

Emily was my hero and role model. In an era when female pilots could only dream about flying for the airlines, she succeeded, unlocking the door through which every woman who shared her dream was able to pass. She was kind, pleasant, professional and remarkably modest for a person of her accomplishments. I recently retired as a captain for United Airlines, and have always considered it a great honor to know her as a friend.

Emily leaves a legacy of thousands of pilots who follow in her footsteps, or should we say flight path. She was a woman of grace, integrity and perseverance and my hero. Deepest condolences to family and friends.

I worked for and with Emily at Clinton Aviation, where I learned to fly and was first employed as an instructor. Emily's life serves as an outstanding example of what desire, hard work and dedication can accomplish. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. My sympathy is with her family.

MAY , GOD BLESS THE QUEEN TO YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!! EMILY PSALMS 23:01-23:06 ........ JOHN 2:07-2:25-3:14-3:24 ?????????????? MARK 1:08-1:11 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! & MATTHEW 26:08-26:75 ................

My condolences go out to the Warner family. Emily will be missed by many.

God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family's..My heartfelt condolences to the family's...

God bless you and give you peace. I pray for you and your family. You were so thoughtful and caring. You had such grace and determination.
I am blessed with my learning from you as an example. I'll remember you fondly.

She helped me realize my dreams. I pray that God gives her family strength and peace. She was a wonderful person who genuinely cared about uplifting the world and making it a better place. I am honored to have known her. Truly an exceptional person.

Thank you for being such an inspiration and helping the world be better place. Your determination helped women all over the world. You brightened a room with your wit and warmth. Peace be with you.

She was a role model and a great friend. She lit up a room with her energy and enthusiasm. She was a light in this world. Emily always gave her best and generated warmth and compassion. I will remember her always.

Please accept my sincere condolences to the Warner Family, What a huge accomplishment as a Female and a wonderful Legacy that Emily left behind. May the God of Tender Mercies mend and bind up your grieving hearts with loving kindness and peace as you cope during this time.

You done a wonderfull job,you will truly be missed ❤RIP

May the words at Isaiah 61:1,2 prove to be comforting to you. God will bind up the broken hearted... and comfort all who mourn.

Heartfelt prayers and condolences to the Warner family, as you shed your tears over your loss, may God be with to give you comfort and strength to help you get through this very difficult time.

Emily was truly a pioneer who had determination and grit. She was a trailblazer who paved the way for many others to follow her indomitable spirit. Heartfelt condolences to her family and all those whose lives she touched. May the God of all comfort strengthen and sustain you and lift your hearts and spirit with his loving promise.

I had my private pilot check ride with Emily on 7/27/1969 after receiving my training from another fine woman, Grace Mayfield. She was indeed most gracious and highly capable and professional. She was a great example of sticking to your goals and dreams even when the pathway seems steep. Sorry to see you go.

CPT Emily was a true legend and touched the lives of many. She has now flown West and "has broken the surly bonds of earth to touch the face of God." Condolences to the family. You've earned your layover, Emily....you now belong to the angels. Wheels up and Godspeed!

Extending heartfelt condolences and prayers of comfort to the family of Emily Howell Warner. A strong woman who was able to break barriers ahead of her time , and realize her dreams. May God comfort you during this difficult time.

o the family I extend my sincere condolences. At this difficult time,may the God of tender mercies comfort you and may your cherished memories sustain you.

My condolences.

What a true pioneer she was. Truly opened up the door for so many women. Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort them during this difficult period.

Emily Howell Warner earned her position as a trailblazer because of her skill and education in the world of flight, and her intelligence to accomplish her goals. My condolences to her loved ones for their loss at this difficult time. May God comfort you and give you peace.

Warner Family,
Our sincere condolences to you on the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort provide you all the strength to cope with your loss

My condolences to their friends and their family may she rest in peace she was a pioneer sincerely David call

My condolences to the family , may the lord give you strength and comfort

My dad, Bill Sr (recently deceased fellow pilot), was an admirer, supporter, and friend from the Clinton Aviation days onward. She was an inspiration to our family. Sincere condolences.

Emily Rest In Peace and keep on flying the friendly skies you have officially earned your wings God speed

What a great accomplishment that Miss Warner made being the first female pilot to fly for a commercial airline. I know the family have many things to be proud of. I offer my sincere condolences and may our Heavenly Father be with you.

A true trailblazer, a remarkable woman, her accomplishments will ever be forgotten. Heartfelt condolences to the Warner family, may God grant you peace and comfort at this very difficult time of your loss.

Godspeed Emily. A true trailblazer and inspiration. Now flying eternally in the Ultimate Venue.

My first roommate in 1960 and wonderful lifelong friend.

My condolences to the family of such an inspirational lady. May the God of love and tender mercies comfort and strengthen all of you in this difficult time

Emily was the first Captain I flew with upon being hired at Frontier Airlines. The Denver Air Traffic Controllers did not even use our official Frontier call sign. They simply called us Emily on the radio. A true aviation legend.