STARK, Terry Joseph 1947 - 2015

STARK, HELMICK, NELSON, LODGE

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 7/25/2015 at 12:35:57

"The Fairfield Ledger"
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Page 6

Terry STARK

Terry Joseph STARK, age 68, of Urbandale, Iowa, passed peacefully into the presence of His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on July 17, 2015.

Terry was born April 27, 1947 to Joseph and Audrey (HELMICK) STARK in Ottumwa, Iowa.

His unwavering love for the Lord was evident in his everyday life and guided him in all of his endeavors. Terry dedicated over 35 years serving at First Federated Church where he sang, taught, played guitar, served as a Deacon, Elder, and pastor.

Terry was a skilled builder, project manager, and business owner. He started his career as owner of Starky's Construction in Fairfield, Iowa and moved to Des Moines where he later became Owner/President of Pace Company.

Terry enjoyed reading, traveling the world and shooting at the Des Moines Rifle and Revolver Club.

He will forever be remembered by his loving wife of 46 years, Mary; children, John (Jayne), Jennifer, James STARK and Joann (Jay) NELSON; grandchildren, Ean, Evan, Emma and a granddaughter due in September; mother, Audrey; sisters, Rebecca (George) LODGE and Martha STARK. Terry was preceded in death by his father, Joseph STARK.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 23, 2015 at First Federated Church, 4801 Franklin Ave in Des Moines. Visitation will be held 1-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Hamilton's on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, with family present 5-8 p.m. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Cemetery in Brighton, Iowa at 3 p.m. (note: in Washington Co., IA).

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed toward First Federated Church or the Iowa Lions Eye Bank. Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com

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*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I have no relation to the person(s) mentioned.

Note: My husband's family is also from the Ottumwa area (most notably Lewis Frederick (L. F.) STARK, born 1872 in Ottumwa, a cigar maker), but it's not known at this time if Terry is connected to it.

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