Brett Faulkner

Brett Leigh Faulkner 53, of Zionsville, died March 21, 2013, in Minneapolis, MN. He had a distinguished career in aviation and retired with over 30 years of service in the Federal Aviation Administration. He had a lifelong passion for flight, friends and family. Brett was born on September 26, 1959, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, to Cloyse Clay Faulkner, Jr. (deceased) and Joan Lorraine Petsch Faulkner. He was preceded in death by his brother, Kurt Faulkner. He is survived by his brother, Kevin (Kathy) Faulkner, and his beloved partner Elaine Buckner. He is also survived by nephews, Brandon (Morgan) Faulkner and Thomas (Nicole) Faulkner, and by nieces, Megan Faulkner and Leah Faulkner and sister-in-law, Janet Faulkner. During his aviation career, he served as an Air Traffic Controller in many locations, including Chicago Tracon, and as Operations Manager at Indianapolis Center. Brett's career culminated in national responsibility for air safety at the Washington, DC Headquarters. He earned pilot ratings in many aircraft types including qualification as an Airline Transport Pilot and Chief Flight School Instructor Certification. He was a beloved leader, co-worker and friend to all of those with whom he worked. Faulkner graduated from Zionsville Community High School in 1977 and was an alumnus of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Professional Aeronautics. He was past master councilor of Zion Chapter, Order of DeMolay, Zionsville, a member of Kedron Masonic Lodge, Hendersonville, NC, and a 25-year member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis. Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Flanner and Buchanan - Zionsville , where a memorial service will also be held on Thursday, March 28 at 11:00 a.m., with additional visitation from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Brett's memory may be made to the Kurt H. Faulkner Rare Leukemia Foundation, 4669 Pebblepoint Pass, Zionsville, IN 46077. You are invited to go to the Guest Book page to pass along your personal message or tell a story. Sincerely, -Your friends at Flanner and Buchanan