Oscar Hill Terry

1943 - 2012

Oscar Hill Terry obituary, 1943-2012, Whitewater, CO

BORN

1943

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Martin Mortuary - Grand Junction

550 North Ave

Grand Junction, Colorado

Oscar Terry Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 17, 2012.

Oscar Hill Terry III passed away at his home in Whitewater, Colorado on September 10, 2012 following a lengthy illness. Oscar was born September 8, 1943 in Santa Ana, Texas to Oscar and Iola Terry. He grew up in Coleman, Texas graduating from Coleman High School. Oscar married the love of his life Myrna Joy Chadd in Naturita, Colorado on May 22, 1964. Together they had three children. Oscar was an equipment operator and ran the family farm and ranch. His hobbies included his farming, gardening, hunting and fishing he also enjoyed watching sporting events that involved his family. He was a member of Cowboy Church and Local 7 operators Union. Oscar leaves behind his wife Myrna of Whitewater, son Myron Terry of Grand Junction, daughter Monette Baldwin of Grand Junction, God daughter Kendra Diaz of San Antonio, Texas, brother Donnie Terry of Coleman, Texas, sisters Margie Smith of Midland, Texas and Frankie Quinn of Abilene, Texas, and six grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son Marlon Hill Terry. A visitation will be held at Martin Mortuary on Wednesday September 19, 2012 from 5-7 PM, a celebration of Oscar's life will be held at Victory Life Church near Fruita, on September 20, 2012 at 2:00 PM with burial to follow at Orchard Mesa Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado in Oscar's name. Written condolences may be left for the family at www.martinmortuary.com

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September 25, 2012

In working for United Companies, I'd heard of Oscar and his tremendous skill as an equipment operator as well the extremely high regard in which he was held by those who worked with him due to his warm and caring nature. I feel honored to have gotten to meet and spend some time with him; his character, friendliness and kind nature were evident the moment I met him and each time I had the pleasure to see him later in life. He was a wonderful example of what all men should strive to be.
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September 21, 2012

Michael Klaich And staff

You are in our thoughts and prayers! Myrna we love you and your family dearly and have enjoyed dealing with you through the years! Heaven has another angel!!

September 18, 2012

Tonya

There are no words to explain what a great loss it is to longer have you here on earth with us Oscar, but I am so thankful that you knew our Lord and Savior and you are now in a much better place. Love and Miss you always!!

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