Allie WilliamsChannel 2 News
47-year-old Sharon Stewart of Reno leaves behind four children and her long-time boyfriend.
She was working at the race grounds when the crash happened.
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The other local victim, 45-year-old John Craik of Gardnerville was there with his 12-year-old son and two of their friends.
Amazingly, they weren't injured. "They could see the plane coming down, and I think that he probably sheltered his son. And that's the kind of guy he was, a very good dad. A very good husband-- very in love with my sister."
A memorial fund has been set up for the Craik family.
To donate, just go to any U.S. Bank Branch and ask for the "Craik Benefit Account" - #153754802939.
People can also drop off checks at the Alpine County Health & Human Services building at 75 Diamond Valley Road, Woodford, California – near Markleeville.
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22-year-old Michael Wogan was there with his dad, Bill from Scottsdale.
Michael, who suffered from muscular dystrophy, was seated in an area for wheelchairs in the VIP boxes.
His dad is still hospitalized with serious injuries.
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Both George and Wendy Hewitt of Fort Mohave, Arizona were also killed.
George, age 60, a recently retired pilot who served in the Canadian Air Service was there with a Washington-based group of vintage airplane owners including a friend who survived.
Wendy, 56 -- was a volunteer with the United Way, Red Cross and other charities devoted to low-income women and children.
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The crash also killed two Washington state residents.
47-year-old Greg Morcom was with four family members attending the show for the first time.
And James McMichael of Graham.
McMichael is survived by his wife and extensive family.
McMichael's mother says her son loved planes.
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It was a similar message from friends and family of two Texas victims.
50-year-old Craig Salerno of Friendswood, Texas was a dispatcher for Continental Airlines and a lieutenant for a volunteer fire deparment. He also volunteered at an annual Houston air show and was an avid racing pilot.
He's survived by his wife and their two young children.
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53-year-old Regina Bynum of San Angelo, Texas came to the air races every year with her pilot husband.
She was watching with her husband and group of friends when she was hit by debris.
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And out of this tragedy - a miraculous story of an entire family now suffering with loss, but also hope.
Five members of the Elvin family suffered life-threatening injuries in Friday's crash.
And while they're mourning the loss of 71-year-old Cheryl, they're also celebrating the miraculous recovery of her husband, Chuck, sons Bill and Brian and daughter-in-law, Linda. "All in their own stages of recovery and all improving and in many ways quite remarkably," says Allen Martin Elvin.
The Elvin family says they know the prayers and outpouring of support from across the country is helping their family heal.
And even though they're mourning a loss, they're happy to say Cheryl was where she loved being. "The air races were as Allen said a highlight, a real highlight for her. She was an incredible fan and incredible booster. There wasn't any place she'd rather be," says Jim Elvin.
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Lastly, the pilot of the Galloping Ghost, 74-year-old Jimmy Leeward of Ocala, Florida.
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A public memorial is being held for all 11 victims at the Idlewild Park Arboretum on Sunday at 6pm.
Walton's Funerals & Cremations is offering free funeral services.
Any victims families interested should call 323-7189 to make arrangements.
