Fredrick Douglas Stordy

Doug was born September 7, 1944, in Prince Edward Island, Canada. He spent his early years in Canada before moving to Connecticut as a teenager, beginning a journey that would eventually take him around the world and lead to a long and distinguished 30-year career serving in the United States Air Force.

Doug's military career began in 1964 where he *began his medical training at the United States Air Force Medical Services School, then ultimately completing his training as an aeromedical specialist. His early military career included serving as the Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) in Charge of Aeromedical Services at South Ruislip Air Station, London, England, where he met his wife, Linda. Leaving England, he served as the NCO in Charge of Executive Health at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.

After Scott, he went to Danang Air Base, in the Republic of Vietnam, where he was assigned to the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing Hospital, and attached to the 37th Air Rescue and Recovery Service. During his tour, he recorded over 150 sorties in support of the local air base rescue mission. It was during this tour that his parent wing transferred to Takhli Air Base in Thailand, where he served the final three months of his Southeast Asia tour.

From Takhli, he went to Hahn Air Base, Germany, to the 50th Tactical Fighter Wing Hospital, as the NCO in Charge of Aeromedical Services. He continued his flying career there for several months until the deactivation of their local air rescue squadron. From Hahn, he went to Headquarters Aerospace Defense Command (ADCOM), Colorado Springs, Colorado, as the NCO in Charge of the Aerospace Medicine Division, Office of the Command Surgeon. Next came USAF Hospital, Edwards Air Force Base, the USAF Flight Test Center in California, as Superintendent of Aerospace Medicine, where he supported the first seven Space Shuttle launches and the USAF Test Pilot School.

He returned to Europe as the Superintendent Aerospace Medicine Division, Headquarters United States Air Force in Europe, Office of the Command Surgeon at Ramstein, Germany. In this position he provided aeromedical consultation to over 30 European bases. His final active-duty assignment was in San Antonio, Texas; supporting the Air Intelligence Agency (AIA). He retired from active duty after a very distinguished military career in August 1994. His service continued for the next twenty years serving as a civilian contractor for the Office for Prevention and Health Care Assessment (OPHSA), working to become the center of excellence for preventive services and health care assessment in the U. S. Air Force and the Department of Defense.

Doug’s wife Linda of 48 years predeceased him in 2016. Doug is survived by his children, Mathew Stordy and his wife Danielle Stordy of Northport Maine, along with their two children, William and Laura. He also leaves behind his daughter, Jenna Caldwell and her husband Jack Caldwell of Piedmont California, and their children, Ava and Lily. He is also survived by his partner, Cindy Stynchula, and their beloved pets, PK and Karuna.

Doug enjoyed long drives, being outdoors, watching sports—especially golf—reading the latest editions of Car & Driver and Motor Trend magazines, keeping a close eye on the weather, and supporting his role as Mayor of Pendant Oak by maintaining the yards of many. Above all, he valued and nurtured spending time with his multitude of friends ranging from his military buddies to his neighborhood posse and his Thursday men’s group.

He will be remembered for the many years of devoted service to his country, the people and places that shaped his life, and most importantly, the friendships and family relationships he cherished. Doug was a good man, a loyal friend, and a treasure to all who knew him. A private celebration for family and friends will be held to commemorate Douglas' life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Cancer League, Inc. https://thecancerleagueinc.org/.