James Dean Vanlandingham passed away on May 13, 2021 in Chandler, Arizona. James was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on June 19, 1956. James graduated from Palmer High School and received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Colorado State University. James worked as a fighter pilot in the United States Air Force flying the A-10 and F-16, he was a pilot for U.S. Air and a captain for United Airlines. James also had a passion for motorcycles, golf, running, traveling, Hawaii, and his family. James will be leaving behind his daughters, Jennifer and Erin; sister Kathy; grandchild Clementine and her soon to be sibling; son in law Mike and Morgan; brother in law Gary; and his partner Sandy.
Private services to Celebrate James' life will be held by the family.