Stacy John Tavis

Left Formation December 1, 2005

Stacy John Tavis, 84, died Thursday, December 1st in Upland where he was a resident for 30 years. He was born on August 14 in Hoboken, New Jersey. He served his country as a B-17 Pilot in the 95th Bomb Group, 8th Air Force during WW2, survived a mid-air collision and returned his crew safely back to their base in England.

A loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, he is survived by his wife Katherine, son John Tavis and his wife, Pattie; son Craig Strauser and his wife Corinne; grandchildren Nicole and Stacey Tavis, Chelsea and Catherine Strauser. Memorial Service to be held at Stone Funeral Home, 355 East 9th Street, Upland on Saturday, January 7th at 11:00 a.m. If desired, memorial gifts may be made to the Upland Fireghters Association, in honor of Stacy J. Tavis, (P. O. Box 470) 475 N. 2nd Avenue, Upland, CA 91785.

Inland Valley Daily Bulletin (Ontario, CA) - Sunday, December 11, 2005