Robert Stacklie Obituary

Robert Lincoln Stacklie flew his final flight to be with his lord and savior Jesus Christ on Thursday April 26, 2007. Robert was born in Longview, Washington. He was the third child in a family of six children. He is survived by his wife of 61 years. Phyllis L (Nelson) Stacklie and their 3 children: Daughter Cindy L Mooney (CO); Sons and Daughters in-law Robert & Patty Stacklie (OR), and Tim & Karen Stacklie (OR). He is also survived by his sister Wanda (Stacklie) Bunch, 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Robert and Phyllis were married in Vancouver, Washington New Years Day 1946. "Bob" (to his friends), graduated from R.A. Long High School in Longview Washington in 1942, he enlisted as a aviation cadet in December 1942. He graduated April 15, 1944 from Luke AFB. He was trained to fly a P-47 Thunderbolt in July of 1944. Bob was sent to the Europe Conflict in 1944. He was stationed with the P-47, 9th AF, 50th Fighter group, 81st Fighter SQ completing 108 missions during WW II. Bob wasreleased from active duty November 30 1946. Bob and Phyll moved back to the northwest and enlisted in the Air Force Reserves in Portland, Oregon December 1946. Bob was recalled for duty in March 1951 and was sent to Korea in September 1951, 39th Fighter SQ, 18th Fighter Wing, Flying a P-51 and completing 75 flying missions from October 1951-1952. Bob was released again from active duty and joined the Oregon ANG in August 1953.In 1964 Bob volunteered for active duty and completed 265 assignments and retired at the rank of Colonel after 34 years, 10 months with an honorable career in the Guard, Reserve and Active Air Force. Bob was awarded The Air Medal with 15 clusters, Two Distinguished Flying Crosses, WWII and Korean Campaign Medals with four battle stars, Presidential Distinguished Unit Citation, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, United Nations Service Award, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award, Legion of Merit and the American Defense Medal. Bobs love of golf allowed him memberships at the Longview Country Club, Peterson Field AFB, Air Force Academy, Glen-Eagle and Pebble Creek Golf Resort. Bob retired at a early age of 53 allowing him time to offer his many skills to "Laborers of Christ" building Churches in Colorado. Bob and Phyll purchased a motor home in 1978 and traveled the US for many years. Bob was always around to lend a skilled hand when any of the children or grandchildren were building or remodeling their homes. Bob loved to help anyone and was always there for support. He was very active in his church and was a faithful servant. Funeral services for Robert L Stacklie with full military honors will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church 830 Plaza Circle, Litchfield, AZ at 10:00 AM on Saturday May 5 2007. An additional service and interment will be held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado at a later date. In Lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Trinity Lutheran Church in Bobs honor.