Carl W. Stair, 81

SEAFORD - Carl W. Stair, 81, of Seaford, has gone to rest with our lord and fly with the sparrows on July 30, 2009. Carl passed peacefully at his home with his devoted wife Alice by his side. Carl was born in Bethlehem, Pa., on June 25, 1928. He was the son of the late Harrison and Florence Stair. He had three brothers, Foster, Lenny, and Ralph. Carl served in both the United States Navy and the United States Air Force. He retired from the FAA after working at McArthur Airport on Long Island, N.Y. Carl was a man who stood strong in his faith. He was an active member of Gethsemane Church in Seaford. A memorial service celebrating Carl's life will be held at Gethsemane Church with his loving Church, family and friends in the fall. Carl is survived by his loving wife, Alice; children, Ronald Stair, Cheryl Stair, Pam Young, Brenda Lindquist, Karla Walker, Kathy Joyce, and Terry Kluber; grandchildren, Alyson, Erika, Amanda, Lee, Harmony, Charity, Benjamin, Paisley, Marissa, TJ, Monique, and Jessica, as well as five great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Justin. The family would like to thank Vitas Hospice and the staff of Nanticoke Hospital for their care and support. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association or Vitas Innovative Hospice, 100 Commerce Drive, Newark, DE 19713.