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Terry McCuiston Obituary

McCuiston, Terry 59, retired Department of Defense quality assurance representative, Kansas Air National Guard weapons technician, and Master Gardener, died Thursday, January 12, 2006. Rosary, 7:00 P.M., Monday; service, 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, both at St. Peter The Apostle Catholic Church, Schulte, KS. Preceded in death by brother, Billy. Survivors: wife, Matilda son, David; daughters and son-in-law, Kristen and Jeremy Baalmann, and Leia McCuiston, all of Wichita; parents, Bill and Margaret McCuiston; sister, Janet Stanley, all of Advance, NC; grandchildren, Lindsey and Hunter. Memorial established with St. Peter The Apostle Catholic Church Building Fund, 11000 Southwest Blvd., Wichita, KS 67215. Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. Tributes may be sent to the family via www.downingandlahey.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Jan. 14 to Jan. 15, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Terry McCuiston

17 Entries

Kristia Barkdull(chapman)

January 31, 2006

David,

I am sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts.

Kristia

Gary and Shelley Bomhoff

January 27, 2006

Mattie, so sorry to hear of Terry's passing. We remember such fun times when our Kris's were together at St. Anne's. Terry always had a smile on his face. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Twietmeyer Dentistry

January 26, 2006

So sorry to hear of your loss. Terry was always great fun when he came to see us. God's peace be with your family.

Steven Twietmeyer and Staff

Jack Knowles

January 17, 2006

I retired from DCMA the same time as Terry and we both worked at the Guard for many years. Terry had a smile that would fill a room with joy and made everyone's day brighter. Terry was a good man, a friend and he will be missed but not forgotten. Mattie our prayers are with you and your family.

LaVonda Needham

January 17, 2006

Matilda,

Barbara Nuessen called me to let me know of your great loss. I didn't have the pleasure of knowing Terry but by me knowing you, he had to be a great person and will be missed a bunch. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you with his comfort.

I also contacted Jack and Jackie Diffenbaugh to let them know. Jackie is out of town, San Diego, and won't be home until Thursday. She said they will be in touch with you when she gets home.

Tim Graves

January 16, 2006

I worked with Terry in the Ks. Air National Guard. He was always friendly and I will always remember his smile. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Geneva Richards

January 16, 2006

Dear Matilda and family,

My heart goes out to you and the family. I can't even imagine the void you feel. Terry will be missed.

I remember when you lived in Waldorf, Margaret and I came to visit. We had a great time. Terry took us to the Smithsonian Institute one day. It was so huge and big for a small town Kansas girl, that I was overwhelmed. I needed to use the restroom, inquired about the location, and was pointed in the direction of the facilities. I went in, looked around and only saw men in the lounge area. I was confused. Terry swooped in, grabbed my hand and took me out of the lounge. He then pointed up about 20 feet above the door it said men. I will always remember that look of humor and fear on his face as he rescuded me and stopped the security guard from taking me to the office. He was bent over with laughter after it was all over.

His smile will always be remembered and missed.

Your loving cousin and friend, Geneva (and Gary too)

Judith Shirley

January 15, 2006

Dear Matilda! I have the fondest memory of our friendship at Conway Springs High so you can imagine how saddened I was to learn of your loss. May you know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Judi (Busch)

Sharon Kingsley-Wilkerson

January 15, 2006

My dear cousin. So sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Love, Sharon Kay

Thomas Finstad

January 15, 2006

Terry was a extremely nice person and will be missed, my thoughts and prayers will be with him and his family.

Steven Mayer

January 15, 2006

I worked with Terry for many years while employed with the Air National Guard. I always enjoyed his easy going manner and good humor. I will truly miss his friendship and my thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.

Todd Postier

January 14, 2006

I was an engineer at the Dept of Defense for awhile when Terry was there and had the opportunity to work with him on more than one occassion. Always fun to be around, a smile, and a friendly hello. A tragedy...too young...he will be missed. My sympathies to the entire family.

Jerry & Kay Harris

January 14, 2006

I was a co-worker with Terry at the Kansas Air National Guard and also at the Defense Contracts Management Agency. We knew each other for more than a dozen years; never was there a more kinder person. If you ever met Terry you would not soon forget him; his out going personality and that constant smile on his face had a way of making your day always seem brighter. When he did anything it was always to his fullest potential, never half hearted. God needed an Angel on 12 Jan 2006; he couldn’t have picked any better. I am proud to say Terry was my friend and he will be truly missed but not forgotten.

Mattie and family our prayers are with you.

Jerry and Kay Harris

Kelly and Debbie Gaul

January 14, 2006

To the Family:

Just a note to let you know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

George Luckman

January 14, 2006

I was privileged to be a co-worker of Terry's. He was a true gentleman, always cheerful and a pleasure to be with.

Gail and Ronnie McCuiston

January 14, 2006

Dearest Mattie,

We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Remember that the Lord loves you and so do we.

Gail and Ronnie McCuiston

Kendall Wilson

January 14, 2006

Terry was a Knights of Columbus member and the Deputy Grand Knight. He always spoke kindly to me in the short time I knew him. I wish his family the best.

Brother in Knighthood,

Kendall Wilson

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