"Karen just saw that Terry died we are so sorry for you and the kids.. we are remembering all the good times traveling in our old cars together! We are in Florida but sending hugs to all of you."
In loving memory of
Terry Stutes
September 16, 1938 - January 8, 2021
Terry Stutes
Lewistown-Terry Stutes, 82, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at his residence.
He was born on September 16, 1938 in Canton to Andrew and Pauline (Brooks) Stutes.
He married Karen Ward on November 7, 1959 in Quincy. She survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Sandra Stutes of Dade, FL, Deborah (David) Stell of Lewistown, Barbara (Robert) Colvin of Foley MO and one son Jeffrey Stutes of Lewistown, three grandsons, two step-grandsons, six granddaughters, three step granddaughters, twelve great grandchildren, seven step great grandchildren, three brothers, Andy of Mesa, AZ, Robert of Golden, CO, Larry of Lewistown and one sister, Carol (Ted) Myetich of Lewistown.
His four brothers, one sister and one son preceded him in death.
He was employed by Caterpillar for 17 years as a technical illustrator and owned and operated his own business "Terry's Signs" in Lewistown. He served four years in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Lewistown Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of the Lewistown Masonic Lodge #104, Valley of Peoria Scottish Rites and Mohammed Shrine of Peoria.
Cremation rites have been accorded through Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton.
A burial of the ashes with military honors will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown, on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.
Memorials may be made Shriner's Crippled Children's Hospital or Lewistown Presbyterian Church.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.
Tributes
"Our Condolences and Prayers to the Family, Memories of the Coachmen Car Club and His amazing painting ability, one of the best. Linda Smith, Lonnie and Kathy Smith, Lana and Travis Koontz"
"Our deepest sympathy to Terry's family , keeping you all in our prayers.... "
"Prayers and love sent to the family Always loved going to Lewiston and visiting the Stutes "
"Karen and family, So sorry to learn of this loss. Truly one of a kind and very talented. Cherish all the memories and know others are keeping you in their prayers. "
"Debbie, I am so sorry to hear of your father?s passing. My deepest sympathy to you and your family."
"Stutes family- we are sorry to hear of the loss of Terry. He was one of the best artists in the country and a great friend. Thinking of you. Jonesy (and family)"
"Terry Stutes was one of the finest show car painters in the country. He painted a 1967 Camaro for me and I drove the Coachmen Car Club drag racing car which he painted ! A huge loss to the community. Condolences to all the Stutes family"
"Our deepest sympathy. Dan Cook and family"
"Debbie I am so very sorry for your and your family's loss. Hugs my friend and prayers for strength and comfort. God Bless."
"Our deepest sympathy to Terry's family. A wonderful man and friend. Lorenda and Alvin Spilker."
"Debbie and family ? I was very sorry to learn of the death of Terry. It?s so hard to lose your father and husband and he will be irreplaceable. Condolences to all of you. "
"Our deepest sympathy to Terry's family. A wonderful man and friend. Lorenda and Alvin Spilker."
"We are very saddened to see the passing of Terry..He was a god friend to my husband ant that is how I met him.Wonderful Man.. He will be greatly missed.. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with his family. RIP Terry And be sure and stop at that Maid Rite in Heaven!! Ken and Alice Herrick"
"Karen and family sincere condolences. He was a good person and a good friend"
"My condolence to each of you"
"Karen and family my deepest sympathy to to you all. Terry was a remarkable man. I am thankful that I was your neighbor doe many years. He will be truly missed. Prayers to all of you. May he rest in peace. Vicki Feger"