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In memory of
Terry Dale Stout
February 20, 1947 - February 28, 2020
Feb 20, 1947 - Feb 28, 2020
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Terry's obituary
Dale Stout (73) died peacefully on February 28th, 2020 in Spokane, WA, with family by his side.
Born in McAllen, TX in 1947, Terry showed an interest in airplanes flying overhead while he tended crops at his family’s farmstead. He grew up to become an Aerospace Propulsion Technician with the United States Air Force. Honing his education, he graduated from the Air Force NCO Academy, then went on to receive a Bachelor's Degree in Business from Eastern Washington University. He was stationed at Fairchild AFB in 1971 and chose to stay in the Spokane area with his family after he retired from the Air Force. In his later years, he was a member of the Back Country Horsemen and enjoyed horseback riding and living a simple country life surrounded by his family, friends and the animals he cared for.
In the United States Air Force, Master Sergeant Terry Stout served two tours in the Vietnam War-1967&1970, was stationed in Okinawa-1972, and served in Desert Shield/Storm-1991. He served 12 years active duty and 14 years with the Air National Guard. He was discharged Honorably after 26 years of service.
Terry is survived by his children, Amanda Ashling and Warren Stout of Spokane, WA; his brothers Michael and Harold Stout in Texas; and numerous extended family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Dale Stout and Mattie Rose (Kirkland) Stout, his brother Jimmy Stout and his sisters Kathy Jane (Stout) Patterson and Robin Stout.
Private inurnment at Washington State Veterans Cemetery with Military Honor Guard services will be held on an undisclosed date. Donations can be made in Terry's name to the Greater Spokane Elks Lodge #228 at 9116 E. Mission Ave, Spokane Valley, WA Phone (509) 926-2328. Special thanks to Cozy Place Adult Family Home and Hospice of Spokane for ensuring Terry was comfortable and peaceful throughout his illness and at his passing.
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Terry was a beautiful man who's laugh would carry across a crowded work floor and who's stories shone with his love of …
Terry was a beautiful man who's laugh would carry across a crowded work floor and who's stories sho…
Terry was a beautiful man who's laugh would carry across a crowd…
Terry and I worked at Pitney Bowes together. Kind hearted, infectious laugh. When he cared about someone or something y…
Terry and I worked at Pitney Bowes together. Kind hearted, infectious laugh. When he cared about so…
Terry and I worked at Pitney Bowes together. Kind hearted, infec…
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