Terry James Stack

1933 - 2013

Terry J. Stack passed away peacefully Friday, June 14, 2013, at his home after battling COPD and lung cancer. His loving family was by his side. Memorials: Should friends desire, donations may be made to either the Lung Cancer Alliance, http://www.lungcanceralliance.org, or the American Lung Association, http://www.lung.org/donate. Terry was born on April 8, 1933, in London, England. He immigrated with his family to Spokane, Wash., in 1948. In 1951, he began 26 years of service in the United States Air Force. While stationed in England, Terry met Eva Frost, his wife of 61 years. They were married in Bury St. Edmunds, England, on April 26, 1952. Terry loved to fly and moved to Keller in 1977 to fly at Meacham Field. He was a respected flight instructor, FAA flight examiner, and chief pilot flying corporate aircraft. He was called "Mr. Terry" by his numerous foreign students who are flying in all four corners of the world. Terry was an extremely knowledgeable, loving, and caring person, who was always willing to help others. This continues as his request to donate his body to science is fulfilled. We all love him greatly and will miss him as he is soaring to the highest heights with the wind always under his wings. We would like to thank Dr. Heidi Jordan, Dr. Richard Hazen and their staff for the care and treatment provided to Terry. His final days were made more comfortable by Integra Care who provided both home health care and Hospice care. Survivors: He is survived by his wife, Eva Stack; his daughter, Theresa Reutlinger and husband, Rick; his son, Trevor "TJ" Stack and wife, Sarah; as well as grandchildren, Kristan, Ian, and Todd Reutlinger, and Alexander and Isabel Stack.