HAINES CITY - Terry M. Kipila, 56, passed away Wed. (3/25) at his home in Haines City, Fl from heart failure.  

He was born March 5, 1953 in Winter Haven, Fl. to Michael J. and Mary Ann (Strum) Kipila. He owned  T.K. Enterprises and was a life long resident of Haines City, graduating from Haines City High School in 1971 and attending Polk Community College. He was an avid outdoor sportsman who loved scuba diving, playing guitar, singing and had achieved a Black Belt in Martial Arts,. Terry was a member of the Sons of The American Legion.  

He is survived by four sisters, Emilie Kipila Brooks of Sarasota;  Sheila Kipila Keith of Haines City; Pam Kipila Bear of Blairsville, Ga.; Mary Beth Kipila Basch of Bradenton; and many nieces and nephews.  All who loved him dearly.