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Rita Matthews sent this information about the death of Phil Terry. Their son, Ryan Terry, wrote a lovely tribute to his father. Thinking of you, Rita, Ryan, and Phil's family.
Deceased Classmate: Philip Terry
Date Of Birth: june-14 -1949
Date Deceased: July -31-2022
Age at Death: 73
Cause of Death: Cancer
Classmate City: Sacramento
Classmate State: CA
Classmate Country: USA
Was a Veteran: Yes Navy
Survived By: his son, Ryan Terry, his wife and 3 step children
My son, Ryan, shared with me that his father, Philip L. Terry, passed away from Cancer on July 31, 2022. Phil, our 1967 Class President, was a Sequoia athlete and friend to many of our classmates. He is survived by his wife, his son, Ryan L. Terry, and three step-children. Ryan sent the following information to me regarding his Dad: "Phil Terry spent his retirement years doing what he enjoyed. His hobbies were golf and following his favorite team, the San Francisco 49ers. He served 8 years as a volunteer golf instructor with the First Tee, a community based, non-profit golf program for youth. He spent 5 years in the US Navy and retired from the wholesale electrical distribution industry. In the last 5 years, his body began to fail him. Housebound, unable to drive, and with debilitating pain, he lived with rapidly advancing cancer and no treatment in his last year. My Dad has left his body here on earth. His pain is over; he was ready to go. As per his request, we did not have a funeral. His ashes will be scattered at a location of his choice. May the wings of destiny carry him aloft to dance with the stars."
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Don Franco
So many fond memories. So many laughs and good times. Thank you, Phil. My heartfelt condolonces to the family.
Beverly Schutz (Morgan)
Rita, thanks for sharing this sad news about Phil. He was such a happy soul in high school, and it seems his joy with life carried him through. Ryan is quite eloquent and wrote a lovely tribute to his dad. RIP, Phil.
Richard Elliott
Phil was always so full of bouncing energy and an all around nice guy. His smile was always uplifting to others around him. Healing heart prayers to his family and friends.I am glad his pain from cancer is over! RIP Phil.
Carrol Moran
I remember Phil as such a friendly guy and a real talker,full of life. I'm so sorry to hear of his prolonged cancer. My condolences to Phil's family. What a nice tribute he and Rita's , Ryan, son wrote about him. Carrol
Stanley Ware Stetson
Phil and I were best buddies in Jr High, playing sports and hanging out at each others homes. When we went to Sequioa we hung together as Goodwin (Kennedy) kids against the loaded deck of Mckinley folks.
Freshman football and learning about the world of student government, parties and girls. I shall remember Phil's stedfast friendship, honesty and friendly nature. He was not so full of himself, that he could not be friends withs all kinds of people. He tried all kinds of differnet things and lived life to the fullest.
Rest in Peace old friend.
Mark Meltzer
Phil was always so upbeat and friendly. I am saddened by Phil's passing but grateful that the suffering he endured in his final years is over.
Janis Darlene Paige (Bruha)
Phil was always such a happy guy. I'm sure where he is now his pain from cancer is gone and his joy will return. Heartfelt regards to his family
Judith Flaherty
Such a great guy! So sad he is no longer with us. I wish his family & friends peace in their memories of all the good times spent with Phil.
Josephine (Madeline) Vasquez (Ibrahim)
Good memories of his happy countenance. Fitting that he would spend so many years volunteering. It's sorrowful to know of his final struggle. Wishing Phil a peaceful rest.
Elaine Hickok (Yaco)
My condolances to Phil's family and friends. He was such a nice guy.
At least now he is out of pain and will suffer no more.