In Memoriam
Through the years that the Air Cadet Program has functioned in Manitoba many individuals have provided numerous hours of their time to ensure the program has been available for our Air Cadets. Some have achieved significant influence on the program. They have passed on, accordingly in respect and in recognition of their many years and financial backing we have enclosed these short biographies.
TERRANCE LYNN LEWIS
July 17, 1952 - March 24, 2017
Terry Lewis served the Air Cadet Program initially as a Civilian Instructor and CIC with 42 RCACS in Regina. He became a Director of the Manitoba Provincial Committee in 2003, Vice-Chair then Chair in 2006 and Advisory Board Member since 2009. Terry was a National League Governor in 2009.
He was awarded the National Air Cadet League Certificate of Honour in 2010 and the Manitoba Air Cadet League's Distinguished Service Award in 2016.
TERENCE LYNN LEWIS Born on July 17, 1952, Terry passed peacefully at home on March 24, 2017. Terry (aka Louie) (aka Steve Steele) is survived by his loving wife Lorraine, sons Matt, Rob and Mike (Kami) and granddaughter Gwynned; brothers Barry (Marlene) and Wayne (Donna); sister Arlene, and nephews, nieces and hundreds of great friends who were family.
Terry spent his life in the world of aviation, from a small child hanging out with his dad at the Regina Flying Club, to an adult with a 35 year career as an Air Traffic Controller, paralleled with 40 years as a pilot. His other passions were scuba diving and the Air Cadet League of Manitoba, where he served as Provincial Chairman, receiving the Douglas Inglis Award for distinguished service and the National Volunteer Service Medal. His devotion to his family and friends is the legacy he wished to leave as a lasting memory.
A very special thank you to Dr. Kim Wiebe, Dr. Adrian Robertson, Erin, Megan, Kaitlyn, Stonewall Home Care - Michelle Loehmer, Cathy Rudyk, Rhonda Olson, Scott and Santos. Your passion, empathy and care during this time were deeply appreciated. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the Western Canada Aviation Museum. This is to be a happy, casual event and at Terry's request, each person is expected to tell a joke - good or bad! In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Winnipeg Humane Society or the Air Cadet League of Manitoba.
MacKenzie Funeral Home Stonewall 204-467-2525 or info@mackenziefh.com
As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 28, 2017