Terrence I. Stapleton, 67, of Olympia, Wash., formerly of Springfield, Ill., died April 1, 2016, following a long illness.

Terry was the son of the late John P. and Velma R. Stapleton. He was a 1966 graduate of Griffin High School and received his BA from University of Illinois at Springfield. 

Terry served two years in the U.S. Army from 1970-72, after which he received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Arkansas. 

Terry was formerly employed at Central Illinois Light Co. (CILCO). 

He was a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and was employed by the Illinois Commerce Commission before taking a position with the Washington State Public Utilities Commission in 1990. He was retired. 

Terry is survived by his sisters, Virginia Kunz of Springfield, and Pat Stapleton of Sigel, Ill.; brothers: John (Nancy) of Downers Grove, Kevin of Santa Monica, Calif., and Mark (Carol) of Springfield; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and many cousins. 

The family wishes to thank Joey Walker, his dear friend and caregiver, for the past eight years. 
Memorials are suggested to Terry's favorite charities: http://jointanimalservices.org; senior services www.southsoundseniors.org; Alzheimer's Association . 

Per Terry's wishes, he was cremated by Funeral Alternatives of Lacey. Wash. Services have been held.