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Everyone Please Read: As an Honor to Terry, I'm Posting This in the Imperial Forum... |
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Post# 571480 1/26/2012 at 14:21 (4,471 days old) by Unimatic1140  (Minneapolis) |
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I am so sorry to have to let everyone know that our dear friend and long-time automaticwasher.org member Terry Lattz (tlee618) passed away last night. I'm am too distraught right now to say much more than this as Terry was one of Fred and my closest friends.
Fred Nelson and Charlie Watrous composed this post for Vacuumland and I'm going to share it here: It is with a sad and broken hearts that we have news regarding one of our most beloved members. Terry Lattz passed away Wednesday at about 7:15 PM at Fred Nelson's house, known as Tarantula Arms. It is believed he had an embolism. His death was instantaneous without any pain or suffering, he was with his vacuum family and in his home state. Terry arrived in Chicago after flying up from Tampa. He then took the train to downtown to meet with Fred. Together, they rode on the train to Geneva, IL, so Fred could retrieve his car. Charlie was already at Tarantula Arms. He had arrived early from Charlotte and was awaiting the boys. Fred said Terry was perfectly fine on the train trip and the way home in the car. When he was coming into the house, Fred and Charlie both noticed right away that something was terribly wrong. Terry was having moderate to severe mobility problems with some confusion. We helped him into the house, (literally carried him by his arms), got him seated and let him rest with a glass of Sprite. After some time, he rallied and seemed a bit better. He was totally lucid during this time and kept saying, "I'm fine, I'm fine." To keep life simple at this point we decided to order some dinner in rather than going out. While awaiting the delivery, we all had fun, "chat", and Charlie started a fire that Terry enjoyed. When it came time to sit down, Terry lapsed into a second, "episode", of lack of motor skills and co-ordination with his legs and arms. Fred and Charlie immediately, without any question, loaded Terry into the car to go to the Emergency Room. Long story short, he was there about 2 hours and treated for, "Labrythinitis". (Google it.) He was given medicine and we returned back to Tarantula Arms after a trip to the all night drug store. Fred and Charlie carried Terry, (a mere 143 lbs., that seemed very heavy as he was out like a light from the medication), inside and put him to bed on the couch. Fred and Charlie made mental notes and finally ate dinner at 11 P.M. Wednesday, Fred was up early as usual to go to his office and Terry seemed markedly improved but still not, "our Terry", as he usually was scurrying about the kitchen and totally in charge of that area. He was coherent and said he felt much better. Then Charlie came down around 7:30 A.M. and he and Terry enjoyed an hour or more of fun gossip and planning for the rest of the week. Charlie left at 9 A.M. to go to Milwaukee to meet with Tania and Duane to finalize hotel plans for convention 2013. They had a wonderful time together and got the business taken care of. Later, at Tania's house, they spoke with Terry on the phone to check in. Charlie and Tania were planning to return to Fred's on Thursday. About an hour later, Fred called Charlie to say Terry had collapsed after eating dinner. All had been fine and Terry had done some of his favorite house chores so Fred thought things were getting better. Fred said the paramedics were there and taking him to the hospital and asked Charlie to return to Tarantula Arms a.s.a.p. Charlie packed up Tania and his stuff and they arrived at about 10 P.M. to find Fred home and he did in fact confirm that Terry was gone and had never been revived. A period of sadness for Fred, Charlie and Tania followed. Then Charlie and Tania went to the hospital to say good bye to Terry. A lot had changed in just about 24 hours. Now our club has changed and will never be the same without Terry's gentle love, kindness, generosity, volunteerism, positive input and the list goes on and on. Terry has touched the lives of hundreds and we hope he knows this. A hole has been created in the hearts of many by his passing. We will miss his fun, encouraging posts, welcoming of new members and endless energy at the conventions that he was so much a part of. Our regular gatherings at Tarantula Arms will never be the same. We will always miss Terry and keep him alive in our hearts and club gatherings. In closing, we share this line from, "The Wizard Of Oz", when the Wizard speaks to the Tin Woodman toward the end: "Remember my sentimental friend, the size of person's heart is not measured by how much he loves but by how much he is LOVED by others." Terry was loved by all--a very fitting legacy. PS-Please refrain from calls to Tarantula Arms as there is a lot going on. We thank you for respecting this. As soon as funeral information is available, it will be posted here as well as any other pertinent information. We do know that a funeral will be held next week in Momence, IL, as of this writing. Please read the forum for further details. Thank you and our best to all, Fred Nelson and Charlie Watrous I know I'm breaking my own rules by posting this kind of message in the Imperial Forum, but I thought it would be the right thing to do in Terry's honor considering how much he loved vintage washing machines. Please post any pictures you have of Terry in this thread. Tears were running down my face as I picked out these pictures from the archives and as I now write this post. More later, for now here are some pictures of our beloved friend... 
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Post# 571481 , Reply# 1 1/26/2012 at 14:22 (4,471 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 571483 , Reply# 2 1/26/2012 at 14:23 (4,471 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 571487 , Reply# 5 1/26/2012 at 14:26 (4,471 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 571489 , Reply# 7 1/26/2012 at 14:28 (4,471 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 571490 , Reply# 8 1/26/2012 at 14:29 (4,471 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 571492 , Reply# 9 1/26/2012 at 14:29 (4,471 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 571493 , Reply# 10 1/26/2012 at 14:31 (4,471 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 571494 , Reply# 11 1/26/2012 at 14:31 (4,471 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 571495 , Reply# 12 1/26/2012 at 14:33 (4,471 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 571496 , Reply# 13 1/26/2012 at 14:34 (4,471 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 571497 , Reply# 14 1/26/2012 at 14:34 (4,471 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 571498 , Reply# 15 1/26/2012 at 14:35 (4,471 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 571499 , Reply# 16 1/26/2012 at 14:36 (4,471 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 571500 , Reply# 17 1/26/2012 at 14:36 (4,471 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 571501 , Reply# 18 1/26/2012 at 14:37 (4,471 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 571502 , Reply# 19 1/26/2012 at 14:38 (4,471 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 571503 , Reply# 20 1/26/2012 at 14:38 (4,471 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 571504 , Reply# 21 1/26/2012 at 14:39 (4,471 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 571505 , Reply# 22 1/26/2012 at 14:40 (4,471 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 571506 , Reply# 23 1/26/2012 at 14:40 (4,471 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 571507 , Reply# 24 1/26/2012 at 14:41 (4,471 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 571508 , Reply# 25 1/26/2012 at 14:45 (4,471 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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 It is true, Terry touched everyone he met with his kind heart and gentle, loving soul. Those friends and family here who knew him are just devastated, I will never forget the despair and loss in my mother's voice when I had to tell her the news this morning. He was truly loved by all of us. He meant so much to so many, it's difficult to put into words the loss and sadness we all carry with us.
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Post# 571509 , Reply# 26 1/26/2012 at 14:48 (4,471 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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Post# 571510 , Reply# 27 1/26/2012 at 14:51 (4,471 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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Post# 571511 , Reply# 28 1/26/2012 at 14:53 (4,471 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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Post# 571512 , Reply# 29 1/26/2012 at 14:54 (4,471 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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Post# 571513 , Reply# 30 1/26/2012 at 14:58 (4,471 days old) by GadgetGary (Bristol,CT) |
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I am so shocked and saddened by the news I met Terry at the Tuscon Wash-in in 2007. We have remained email friends since. He and Rick visited New Britain Ct about two years ago to do research at Landers, Frary and Clark in New Britain.
He came to my restaurant(formerly The Silo in Farmington), and the next day, we had a great dinner at my house before he and Rich finished their research.
Terry R.I.P. my dear friend
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Post# 571515 , Reply# 32 1/26/2012 at 15:00 (4,471 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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Post# 571516 , Reply# 33 1/26/2012 at 15:00 (4,471 days old) by mayfan69 (Brisbane Queensland Australia) |
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Post# 571517 , Reply# 34 1/26/2012 at 15:00 (4,471 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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Post# 571519 , Reply# 35 1/26/2012 at 15:01 (4,471 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Oh no Robert... this saddens me SO much to hear this! I'm here at work and just saw this thread, what horrible news.
As I was reading, then looking at the photos I was brought to tears as well. I then saw the photo of Terry with holding the box of Tide with the hair dryer attachment on his head which brought a smile and made me chuckle.
I was fortunate enough to have met Terry at the Wash-In you & Fred hosted in May 2010. What a wonderful, gentle, caring sole he was, just a wonderful, wonderful man, I loved him instantly! I had kept in contact with him since and was just thinking it was time to check in again.
My heart goes out to everyone who knew Terry and especially you and Fred. Thank you for breaking your own rule, Terry would really appreciate it!
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Post# 571520 , Reply# 36 1/26/2012 at 15:04 (4,471 days old) by Pulsator (Saint Joseph, MI) |
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Devastating news! Terry was a wonderful, kind, and loving person! He was one of the first few people that I connected with in person from this site. I will always remember how kind and helpful he was! My strongest memory of him was at the Tucson wash-in loading dishes into 3 different KitchenAid dishwashers and chatting away with me! He will be sorely missed. I wish that I had the opportunity to spend more time with him.
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| Post# 571521 , Reply# 37 1/26/2012 at 15:05 (4,471 days old) by StrongEnough78 (California) | ||
Awwwww I am so sorry to hear of this news! I do wish I could have met Terry, I have heard so many wonderful things about him. Please pass my condolences to his family and other friends for me. Robert and Fred, my heart goes out to you two. Losing a close friend like that is just as painful as losing a family member. I always have an open ear and a cyber-shoulder for you if you or anyone for that matter needs it. XOXO
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Post# 571522 , Reply# 38 1/26/2012 at 15:06 (4,471 days old) by CircleW (NE Cincinnati OH area) |
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Very sad news Robert and Fred, I'm stunned and so very sorry to hear about Terry passing away. I'm just glad he was with his friends and not alone, and that he didn't suffer. I never met him, but always enjoyed reading his posts on AW. I know he will be missed by everyone. | ||
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Post# 571524 , Reply# 39 1/26/2012 at 15:16 (4,471 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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 This is a sad day in ApplianceLand.... I only met him in person once, but I am delighted that I had the chance to do so. He was such a kind and thoughtful person. Robert, please let us know if there is anything that can be done 'in memorium' for Terry. I am not an extremely emotional person, but there is a huge lump in my throat as I write this. Terry, I know you are looking down on us from the 'Aberdeen Farm' in the sky... | ||
| Post# 571525 , Reply# 40 1/26/2012 at 15:18 (4,471 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ) | ||
So much the champion of joy
In more ways than I can count, Terry was above all else a perennial optimist. And, by "optimist," I don't mean merely someone who maintained a positive outlook, although he did, and it never dimmed, not in the slightest.
By "optimist," I mean that he taught us to value every second of life, to cherish the minutiae as much as the grand plans. He brought us together, showed us the meaning of joy, and fun, and lightness, and neverending, easygoing happiness. When we, the incessant pragmatists, mired in things like logistics and expense, Terry brushed it all away with incomparable flourish--you were put here to enjoy your life, and love others. What, then, were you really allowing to get in the way? He was magic and Betty Crocker incarnate; countless were the mornings that he had buzzed around the kitchen and made coffee and breakfast casserole before some of us could even roll out of bed. There was a pervasive halo of delight that surrounded him, and more than any other person on Earth--and those of you who met him know what I mean--to know him was to love him. For that matter, to meet him was to love him. He wasn't just disarming, and sweet, and funny. He was genuine. I will miss him, not just because we suffer such a loss in his absence. I will miss him because he won't be just an e-mail or phone call away anymore, and I still haven't truly been able to get my heart to understand that, despite mourning that all day. | ||
| Post# 571531 , Reply# 41 1/26/2012 at 15:30 (4,471 days old) by StrongEnough78 (California) | ||
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For Terry and for those close to him........
I just wish Cynthia Fee recorded a full length version as it is my favorite. Rest in Peace Terry XOXOXO
CLICK HERE TO GO TO StrongEnough78's LINK | ||
| Post# 571536 , Reply# 42 1/26/2012 at 15:33 (4,471 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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Post# 571542 , Reply# 44 1/26/2012 at 15:38 (4,471 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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| Post# 571543 , Reply# 45 1/26/2012 at 15:39 (4,471 days old) by macboy91si (Frankfort, KY) | ||
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| Post# 571547 , Reply# 46 1/26/2012 at 16:09 (4,471 days old) by paulc (Edinburgh, Scotland) | ||
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| Post# 571548 , Reply# 47 1/26/2012 at 16:09 (4,471 days old) by chromacolor () | ||
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I'm still in a bit of shock, as I'm just heard of this. Terry was such a kind,sweet person. It was a pleasure to have known him, and I will miss him greatly. | ||
| Post# 571552 , Reply# 48 1/26/2012 at 16:19 (4,471 days old) by lebron (Minnesota) | ||
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| Post# 571554 , Reply# 49 1/26/2012 at 16:31 (4,471 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
 I have never met Terry but have heard enough about him to know that this was a wonderful person with a big heart and positive attitude to match. I am unhappy not just because of Terry's passing before I could meet him but that many of my extended family here at AW are in such distress. My love and support to all of you and to his family.
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| Post# 571555 , Reply# 50 1/26/2012 at 16:32 (4,471 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa) | ||
I'm sadden to here this news.
I met Terry at John's & Tom's Wash-in in Beltsville. He was the nicest person that night and glad to be in his company for the first time. Good conversation that night and he always had nice things say in my threads . He always brought or created a family feeling here and sorely will be missed. I wish I could have more time as well with him. Peace To you Terry. Robert & Greg the pictures are beautiful. Here are the pictures from the wash in . I took this one with Paul. 
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| Post# 571557 , Reply# 51 1/26/2012 at 16:36 (4,471 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa) | ||
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Post# 571560 , Reply# 52 1/26/2012 at 16:48 (4,471 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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A salute to a wonderful friend | ||
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Post# 571561 , Reply# 53 1/26/2012 at 16:50 (4,471 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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Post# 571563 , Reply# 54 1/26/2012 at 16:54 (4,471 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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Post# 571565 , Reply# 55 1/26/2012 at 16:55 (4,471 days old) by lovestowash (St. Petersburg, FL) |
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"T-bird"...
That has always been our nickname for Terry, since we met him in 2000...
Jeff and I spend a couple of weeks in Florida each year, Summer and Christmas, and always include Terry when he's available... We were fortunate enough to attend one of his "vac-u-thons"... A few snapshots follow... We miss him dearly... George 
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Post# 571566 , Reply# 56 1/26/2012 at 16:57 (4,471 days old) by lovestowash (St. Petersburg, FL) |
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Post# 571567 , Reply# 57 1/26/2012 at 16:58 (4,471 days old) by lovestowash (St. Petersburg, FL) |
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| Post# 571568 , Reply# 58 1/26/2012 at 16:59 (4,471 days old) by westyslantfront () | ||
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Terry was a very special person. He got along and is loved by everyone in both automaticwasher.org and vacuumland. I will miss him and his annual visits to Roger here in Tucson. Rest eternal grant unto Terry. Let light perpetual shine upon him. Ross | ||
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Post# 571569 , Reply# 59 1/26/2012 at 17:00 (4,471 days old) by lovestowash (St. Petersburg, FL) |
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Post# 571570 , Reply# 60 1/26/2012 at 17:03 (4,471 days old) by lovestowash (St. Petersburg, FL) |
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| Post# 571572 , Reply# 62 1/26/2012 at 17:18 (4,471 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c ) | ||
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KELLY! I think you hit the nail on the head...as my Mother used to say! | ||
| Post# 571574 , Reply# 63 1/26/2012 at 17:22 (4,471 days old) by 1966_mustang () | ||
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1966_mustang So sorry to here this. My prayers go out to the family and friends... | ||
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Post# 571579 , Reply# 64 1/26/2012 at 17:36 (4,471 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK) |
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Dear Terry
Just stunned to hear about Terry, he was the gentlest of men with a heart of pure gold, always ready to help and cook up a feast!!! just glad he was with friends he called family and that he wasnt on his own.....we just dont realise how fragile life is.....just makes me realise how many more people from AW I (and all of us) can call friends.....and all through meeting through washer, vacs, and small appliances!!! funny where life takes us...a lesson to enjoy life as we can...
Rest Well Terry Mike | ||
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Post# 571580 , Reply# 65 1/26/2012 at 17:40 (4,471 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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I'm truly at a loss of words right now, with little to grasp beyond the memories shared among many of this fine example of a human being.
On June 25th, 2005, Terry was the first face for me of AW, and greeted me with a warm smile. He greeted us all the same, and wished each of us our very best on departure, each time. This man never wavered in character and will always be a standard that many will cherish forever. Ben 
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Post# 571582 , Reply# 66 1/26/2012 at 17:41 (4,471 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Post# 571585 , Reply# 68 1/26/2012 at 17:56 (4,471 days old) by Toggleswitch (New York City, NY) |
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oh Terry,
Light, love peace and blessings to you and to those who grieve for you. It was my dream and hope to work as Terry's sous-chef at an AW event; something that will now never come to pass. The man was a whiz in so many areas of life including the kitchen! We worked side-by-side in Ross' kitchen in Tucson Arizona preparing a meal for that leg of the magnificent three-day three-event wash-in. That time, I was playing bitch-in-charge and Terry was an amazing help. We clicked famously in the kitchen! It was my greatest joy and honor to be around him, to confide in him, and to enjoy his most up-beat positive energy. "They don't build them like that anymore" I again saw Terry in Connecticut (the next state over from my New York State) when he came to visit our very own GadgetGary, as Terry and a vacuum-site buddy were exploring the "Universal" (brand-name) museum locally (manufacturer of coffee-makers and other small electric home appliances). Terry and I were sitting next to each other on the couch when all of a sudden there was a warm liquid running down our legs. (Damn mister, are you happy to see me? LOL). We both took pause, then we died laughing when we realized Gary's dog had an upset stomach and emptied it on us. Off with the trousers. We were laughing so hard we were crying. Oh Terry I miss you already. I am so happy there was no pain or suffering, no prior knowledge of when you were to be "called home" , and that you were in your home state among loved ones who were both friends and family on your day of transitioning to the next world/plane/dimension/life. We live on so long as we are remembered. May his memory be eternal! AMEN. The link is a religious ceremony to commemorate the departed. Religious, from my brand of "voo-doo" (religion). Don't open it if you think you will be offended. Sorry, but the Christian Orthodox way is the only way I know. PEACE TO ALL. CLICK HERE TO GO TO Toggleswitch's LINK 
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| Post# 571586 , Reply# 69 1/26/2012 at 18:10 (4,471 days old) by Gyromatic (St. Paul MN.) | ||
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SORRY TO HERE THE SAD NEWS!!!!!!!!!! So sorry to here the sad news.I did not know Terry very well,but the one thing I will remember is how when we met he always knew my name and was always very kind to me.Rest In Peace Terry.You will be remembered by me as a KIND AND GENTLE PERSON. | ||
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Post# 571588 , Reply# 70 1/26/2012 at 18:17 (4,471 days old) by Toggleswitch (New York City, NY) |
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Post# 571591 , Reply# 71 1/26/2012 at 18:26 (4,471 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Post# 571600 , Reply# 73 1/26/2012 at 18:49 (4,471 days old) by maytagmike (Burlington, Vt) |
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Post# 571606 , Reply# 74 1/26/2012 at 19:22 (4,471 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA) |
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Missing Terry...
I don't know when I last posted on AW.org but I couldn't let this one pass. It says a lot to miss someone once they are gone but Terry was someone that I missed long before he left. Terry was old-fashioned and in such a good way. He always had something nice to say and always made you feel like you were at home even in someone else's home!
I still remember how hard Terry and Kelly worked in Roger's kitchen in Tucson several years ago. Like others have said, Terry was a welcoming party to those gatherings and made inexperienced newcomers like me feel right at home. In many ways he was the only reason I would still come back to this site. What a good man. 
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Post# 571607 , Reply# 75 1/26/2012 at 19:22 (4,471 days old) by mattywashboy (Perth, Western Australia) |
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Post# 571608 , Reply# 76 1/26/2012 at 19:23 (4,471 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA) |
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Thank you Terry | ||
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Post# 571610 , Reply# 77 1/26/2012 at 19:26 (4,471 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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Terry! | ||
| Post# 571612 , Reply# 79 1/26/2012 at 19:28 (4,471 days old) by HooverWheelAway () | ||
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Making breakfast... 
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| Post# 571613 , Reply# 80 1/26/2012 at 19:29 (4,471 days old) by HooverWheelAway () | ||
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Making the infamous "overnight waffle batter" 
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| Post# 571614 , Reply# 81 1/26/2012 at 19:30 (4,471 days old) by HooverWheelAway () | ||
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What happened in the fridge with aforementioned waffle batter overnight... :-) 
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| Post# 571615 , Reply# 82 1/26/2012 at 19:31 (4,471 days old) by HooverWheelAway () | ||
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Tania and Terry, dressed to impress. 
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| Post# 571616 , Reply# 83 1/26/2012 at 19:31 (4,471 days old) by HooverWheelAway () | ||
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Terry, taking my freshly restored Eureka for a spin... 
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Post# 571617 , Reply# 84 1/26/2012 at 19:32 (4,471 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut) |
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| Post# 571620 , Reply# 85 1/26/2012 at 19:43 (4,471 days old) by washoholic (San Antonio, TX) | ||
We’re sad for ourselves because we’re going to miss him. Te
We met at the Magnificent Tucson Arizona three-day wash-in event in 2007. My fondest memory of him was in Ross Roberts’ garage during the event where we were all enjoying Ross’s machines.
Terry was running around with a very serious face asking everyone if they had seen his shorts. It was so funny, and everyone began to joke and laugh about it. Then make jokes like, “who were you with when you took off your shorts,” etc. I know Terry had the whole garage full of people just rolling in laughter. A lot of us were meeting for the first time and that really broke the ice and got everyone laughing and talking. The funny thing was that Terry really was looking for his shorts. He had washed them in one of the machines and then the shorts just disappeared. Terry wasn’t a quitter and even after the event was over, as he told people good-bye and thanked them for coming, he asked if they had seen his shorts. Someone even suggested that the shorts had been stolen, but with Terry’s heart of gold he would not believe that anyone would do such a thing. Terry was sure that there was a logical explanation. A day or so later Ross’s 1950 Thor Automagic Spinner Washer was pumping rather lazily, so Ross took out the tub to find that Terry’s shorts had somehow been spun out into the area between the basket and the tub and the shorts were blocking the drain hole to the pump. Terry was right! At every event, Terry was working hard, having fun, making people laugh, bringing people together, and never complaining. To know him was to love him. ~Jeff | ||
| Post# 571622 , Reply# 86 1/26/2012 at 20:15 (4,471 days old) by michaelman2 (Lauderdale by the Sea, FL) | ||
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| Post# 571624 , Reply# 87 1/26/2012 at 20:22 (4,471 days old) by gowest84 (Phoenix, AZ) | ||
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My sympathies I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. My sympathies to his family and all of his friends. | ||
| Post# 571625 , Reply# 88 1/26/2012 at 20:25 (4,471 days old) by bendixmark (Winchester Mass) | ||
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I never met Terry but I am still so sad to hear of his passing just the same he sounds like he was a great guy who loves vintage washers like me... | ||
| Post# 571626 , Reply# 89 1/26/2012 at 20:25 (4,471 days old) by verizonbear (Glen Burnie ) | ||
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| Post# 571629 , Reply# 90 1/26/2012 at 20:29 (4,471 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY) | ||
"Only the good die young."
To new members; When you hear of someone's passing, the superlatives fly loose and easy about how great the person was and on and on. Well, in Terry's case, every superlative is actually true. I know this because I was lucky enough to spend a week-end in his company in Canton. A walking, living, saint, not a bad word about anyone, genuinely interested in your life, instant friendship, a reassuring arm around the shoulder or a palm on the back. I loved this guy.
I walked into the Vacuum convention never having met anyone from AW/VAC. I was alone and nervous. Terry came right up and hugged me, invited me to meet him later for a drink at the hotel bar where his offer of friendship was so warm and honest that you felt you knew this first class guy all your life. And my God, he was a first-class guy! A little later he invited me to eat at the table of his close friends who are in both clubs. This kind of generosity and consideration are so unusual, but you know what? Terry would do this for ANYONE. He loved everyone and was good to everyone. You talk about Christ-like, well, move over, Jesus! To everyone: Did you ever realize that he has never published a harsh word toward anyone EVER. Not one word, not one syllable, not one time. If you were waiting for him to bad mouth someone, you'd wait forever. Such character, such moral decency. A model and an example of decency that humbles us all and whose memory we can most honor by imitating his qualities, right here, every day. How he'd love that. Terry was the heart of AW/VAC, and our hearts are broken. Terry is irreplaceable. To Terry: I loved you, my good man, and the next plane of existence is glittering with your presence. I am so sorry I haven't contacted you. You have been on my mind very much since Christmas. Oh.... if only. But now I can pray to you and visit you in the spiritual realm. I hope to see you tonight. Love, Mike. No link, blurry-eyed, I hit a key and can get it off. Typical. CLICK HERE TO GO TO mickeyd's LINK This post was last edited 01/26/2012 at 21:02 | ||
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Post# 571632 , Reply# 92 1/26/2012 at 20:50 (4,471 days old) by jeff_adelphi (Adelphi, Maryland, USA) |
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Post# 571634 , Reply# 94 1/26/2012 at 20:59 (4,471 days old) by jeff_adelphi (Adelphi, Maryland, USA) |
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Post# 571635 , Reply# 95 1/26/2012 at 21:01 (4,471 days old) by Jetaction (Minneapolis) |
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Post# 571636 , Reply# 96 1/26/2012 at 21:04 (4,471 days old) by jeff_adelphi (Adelphi, Maryland, USA) |
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Post# 571639 , Reply# 98 1/26/2012 at 21:17 (4,471 days old) by fnelson487 (Palm Springs, CA) |
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Some Pictures And wonderful memories for me. When I first met Terry I was totally entranced by what a wonderful, warm and genuine person Terry was. He loved Electroluxes and I arranged to get a new-in-the-box rebuilt Electrolux G vacuum. He was here for a gala for the Center on Halsted and I arranged to get him this machine. After we got back from the black tie event after riding in limo downtown and back I held a mock lottery for the Lux G. I totally rigged it so that Terry got the machine. I handed out the tickets (all with the same number) and told everyone else if they claimed the prize I would "chop off their b@!!s". No one dared claim it. Here is Terry claiming his prize. 
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Post# 571640 , Reply# 99 1/26/2012 at 21:18 (4,471 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon) |
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Post# 571642 , Reply# 100 1/26/2012 at 21:33 (4,471 days old) by fnelson487 (Palm Springs, CA) |
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Post# 571644 , Reply# 102 1/26/2012 at 21:40 (4,471 days old) by fnelson487 (Palm Springs, CA) |
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| Post# 571647 , Reply# 104 1/26/2012 at 21:49 (4,471 days old) by 70series ( Connecticut.) | ||
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My heartfelt and profound condolences to his family and friends both inside and outside the group. I have never met Terry, but those of you who have, and who knew him were obviously enriched by him. You have my sympathies. James | ||
| Post# 571649 , Reply# 105 1/26/2012 at 21:56 (4,471 days old) by DirectDriveDave () | ||
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My sympathies go to his family and all of you who knew him well. I am another who has never met the man, but just from the pictures I can tell he was a very friendly and caring person. May Terry rest peacefully. | ||
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Post# 571652 , Reply# 106 1/26/2012 at 22:11 (4,471 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham)) |
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| Post# 571653 , Reply# 107 1/26/2012 at 22:14 (4,471 days old) by golittlesport (California) | ||
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This is shocking sad news for anyone who knew Terry and a loss to us all. As all have shared here, Terry was a very loving, warm person. At the first DC wash in, I had dragged my partner Gary across the country to it and then abandoned him to the excitement of visiting with club friends and experiencing vintage washing machines in John's warehouse/museum. Terry saw Gary standing alone and not fitting in (Gary is not a washer-guy, but puts up with me.) He started talking to Gary and the two of them hit it off and had a great time all night. This was typical Terry -- making sure everyone feels welcome, and he was happiest when busy taking care of others. Gary and I will miss him very much. We are comforted by knowing Terry was with people he loved at the time he left us.
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| Post# 571656 , Reply# 108 1/26/2012 at 22:27 (4,471 days old) by dishwashercrazy (West Peoria, IL) | ||
 Like everyone else, I am saddened by Terry's passing. I will plan to attend the Funeral since it is under a 3 hour drive from Peoria. Here is the link to the Funeral Arrangements at Cotter Funeral Home. Mike CLICK HERE TO GO TO dishwashercrazy's LINK | ||
| Post# 571663 , Reply# 109 1/26/2012 at 23:08 (4,471 days old) by PeterH770 (Marietta, GA) | ||
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My condolence to Terry's family. Although I have never met Terry or all the fellow AW members at the various get togethers, I feel a personal connection through our interest in automatic washers. | ||
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Post# 571668 , Reply# 111 1/26/2012 at 23:31 (4,471 days old) by KenmoreGuy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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I am sorry that I never met Terry in person. I had thought that eventually our paths would cross at a wash-in or smaller gathering, and at that time I could meet the man whom several people have told me was such a great guy, and whom I had seen countless times in photographs. I always thought he looked like such a happy, warm, and caring soul and there is certainly proof of that here.
Two things profoundly strike me as I read this amazingly well-read and replied to post. First, Terry made a mark on the world and in the lives of many people. I am sure that he achieved more than we probably realize even amongst all these touching testimonials. To earn the caliber of acolades he did is truly special in this day, and we should all be so fortunate, and we stand to learn from his example. Also, this is the third reminder in just a few days that I have had that life is brief, and should be embraced when we have the chance. Terry clearly knew that and practiced this each day. Earlier this week my Mom informed me that two neighbor ladies in Michigan, where I spent half my childhood, had died six weeks apart this past fall. We were the fourth of a four-house cul-de-sac which was built in 1967. There were kids my age in each of the other three houses and I got to know their moms very well. We were the first to move away ten years later. I always looked forward to their Christmas cards which came to my parent's house year after year after we moved, first to Denver and then to Charlotte. This year, when the cards didn't come, I feared the worst, and Mom sent some e-mails and found out that one lady died in September, and the other in October. In fact, the funeral of the first who died was the last public function the second lady had attended - they were neighbors since 1967. My Mom is now the last of four, and I can hardly fathom the logical extension one can make there. This is just another example why we should grab life and live it while we can. We need to take at least a little bit of Terry's example on how to life a fine life for the good of ourselves and everyone else. As they say, immitation is the greatest form of flattery. Rest in peace Terry. To all of us still here...live happy, live healthy, and live well. Gordon | ||
| Post# 571669 , Reply# 112 1/26/2012 at 23:41 (4,471 days old) by cfz2882 (Belle Fourche,SD) | ||
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| Post# 571670 , Reply# 113 1/26/2012 at 23:47 (4,471 days old) by alr2903 (TN) | ||
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Post# 571671 , Reply# 114 1/26/2012 at 23:50 (4,471 days old) by MattL (Flushing, MI) |
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Such sad news. Terry was so much a part of this forum, though I never met him, I felt I knew him - at least a bit- by reading his posts. He always had something positive to say, I'm glad he found a home here as many of us have. A sad day indeed. | ||
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Post# 571672 , Reply# 115 1/26/2012 at 23:52 (4,471 days old) by kenmore71 (Minneapolis, MN) |
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As a bit of a newbie to the board, I never had the opportunity to meet Terry. All I can offer is the following:
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Post# 571674 , Reply# 116 1/26/2012 at 23:55 (4,471 days old) by Toggleswitch (New York City, NY) |
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| Post# 571675 , Reply# 117 1/26/2012 at 23:59 (4,471 days old) by mrcleanjeans (milwaukee wi) | ||
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My condolences,sounds like a sweet man. I did not know him but I pray comfort for all and may he rest in eternal peace. | ||
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Post# 571676 , Reply# 118 1/27/2012 at 00:07 (4,471 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Post# 571680 , Reply# 120 1/27/2012 at 00:28 (4,471 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.)) |
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My Condolences
As I am a relatively new member here I have little knowledge of Terry. I do however know what it's like to lose a dear friend. I wish I would have had the chance to meet him. My thoughts go out to his family and friends. Here in silence is a picture of my Kenmores blacked out. I belive he would have loved them. Terry the next wash I do in this set is for you.
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| Post# 571682 , Reply# 121 1/27/2012 at 00:41 (4,471 days old) by westingman123 () | ||
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It is very telling that hearts are breaking all over the country. Our world is darker for his passing, but let us be thankful he was among good, good friends and (I'm sure) he felt loved at his time of passing. Godspeed, Terry. | ||
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Post# 571688 , Reply# 122 1/27/2012 at 01:40 (4,471 days old) by earthling177 (Boston, MA) |
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I'm very sorry to hear this and very sorry for the loss it is in our lives. May he rest in peace. | ||
| Post# 571691 , Reply# 123 1/27/2012 at 02:14 (4,471 days old) by AutoWasherFreak () | ||
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Post# 571696 , Reply# 124 1/27/2012 at 03:00 (4,470 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City) |
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| Post# 571698 , Reply# 125 1/27/2012 at 05:05 (4,470 days old) by Maytagbear (N.E. Ohio) | ||
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I am stunned. Like many others, I had not met Terry in person, but liked his posts very much, and his obvious kindness and personal integrity. Lawrence/Maytagbear | ||
| Post# 571699 , Reply# 126 1/27/2012 at 05:39 (4,470 days old) by washer-kid () | ||
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Robert & Fred and everybody who knew Terry ....I am so saddened to hear about Terry's passing..." May he rest in peace" ..he will be missed... | ||
| Post# 571701 , Reply# 128 1/27/2012 at 06:23 (4,470 days old) by kenmore700bill (Lodi NJ) | ||
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Post# 571702 , Reply# 129 1/27/2012 at 06:25 (4,470 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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| Post# 571703 , Reply# 130 1/27/2012 at 06:40 (4,470 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
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Post# 571704 , Reply# 131 1/27/2012 at 06:42 (4,470 days old) by gizmo (Victoria, Australia) |
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I am so sorry to read this. I have never met Terry but from the photos he looks like a lovely guy with a twinkle in his eye. My sympathy and best wishes to all of you who knew him and who miss him. Chris. | ||
| Post# 571705 , Reply# 132 1/27/2012 at 06:57 (4,470 days old) by 300C (Jonesboro, GA) | ||
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I'm Deeply Touched I never got to meet Terry, but I am very deeply touched by the love and devotion shown by this club. He was no doubt a truly wonderful human being, and I am saddened by his passing. Larry | ||
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Post# 571708 , Reply# 133 1/27/2012 at 07:54 (4,470 days old) by RE563 (Fort Worth, Texas) |
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| Post# 571710 , Reply# 135 1/27/2012 at 08:08 (4,470 days old) by westie2 () | ||
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i never met Terry face to face but he did e-mail me with encouragement when I was laid up with a foot and bone infection 4 years ago. He was always happy and liked everyone. My thoughts and prayers go out to his close friends and family. | ||
| Post# 571712 , Reply# 136 1/27/2012 at 08:22 (4,470 days old) by maytag63 (South Berwick, Maine) | ||
Dave and I never had a chance to meet him, but I'm sure he's in heaven and the angels are lining up with their soiled wings and robes and asking him which washing machine they should use to take out the stains. After the rest of heaven finds out that he's arrived, another line forms with angels inquiring about which vacuum to use on a particular cloud. Our condolences to his family and friends.
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| Post# 571715 , Reply# 137 1/27/2012 at 08:41 (4,470 days old) by electron1100 (England) | ||
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Post# 571722 , Reply# 139 1/27/2012 at 09:20 (4,470 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Post# 571724 , Reply# 140 1/27/2012 at 09:28 (4,470 days old) by suds14 (Pittsburgh) |
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Post# 571727 , Reply# 141 1/27/2012 at 09:46 (4,470 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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| Post# 571729 , Reply# 143 1/27/2012 at 09:50 (4,470 days old) by lesto (Atlanta) | ||
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I am deeply saddened by Terry's death. I attended several wash-ins with him over the years and always enjoyed his warmth and sense of humor. We will all miss him terribly! | ||
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Post# 571732 , Reply# 144 1/27/2012 at 09:55 (4,470 days old) by CleanteamofNY ((Monroe, New York) |
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Post# 571736 , Reply# 145 1/27/2012 at 10:24 (4,470 days old) by Toggleswitch (New York City, NY) |
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Please excuse me if this is premature, but I would absolutely love to see a thread with Terry's recipes and specialties, should anyone have them or have access to them.
One of the major religions believes that the characteristics of the departed are dived-up among the surviving loved-ones. I have decided in all earnestness to take-on a few of Terry's. I mean, you just can't go wrong with a personality like that! | ||
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Post# 571737 , Reply# 146 1/27/2012 at 10:30 (4,470 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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A very sad week in applianceville Its hard for me to wright at this time, everything that has been said is so very true, and I am sure that Terry would upset about all the fuss we are making over his death.
I feel so fortunate to have meet Terry many times, and while I want to say they don't make people like him any more, I know that that's not true and Terry would be the first to agree. For those of us that have been the hosts of several washer conventions Terry will be sorely missed as he would usually show days in advance and stay for days afterwards always on the go doing what ever needed doing.
Jeff and I have decided to dedicate our official opening party at the appliance museum here to Terry when we have the next convention in 2013 [ date to be announced ]. I am also going to get a plaque made that will feature Terry's name that will be displayed at the museum as one of the founding members of this group. The plaque will be designed so other names can be added as time goes on.
I have and am living an incredibly rich life because of people like Terry and when these tragedies strike I always was taught to do something so that other tragedies can be prevented or minimized so we will shortly make a donation in Terry's memory to one of the many charities that works to prevent smoking related diseases.
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Post# 571744 , Reply# 147 1/27/2012 at 10:55 (4,470 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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As with so many have said, I cannot describe how heartbroken I am. Devastating news to say the least. Terry always made me feel so intensely loved. I have to confess, this is one time I have not read through all the postings before I post--which is something I always try to do. Terry was so selfless in giving of his time and talents. He was so meticulous in helping get every vac or appliance convention ready. He would pursue everything with a toothbrush to make it perfect for presentation. Such patience and love. I can attest to him helping keep Robert, Greg, and the DC cvew steady on course and prepared for our onslaught. I loved helping him in the kitchen in Tuscon even ifg it was just loading all the KitchenAids. He knew that was my domain. I will miss him so much I cannot describe. I hurt so much more now with this. What a year--Allen and now Terry.
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| Post# 571791 , Reply# 148 1/27/2012 at 15:18 (4,470 days old) by in2itdood () | ||
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Post# 571803 , Reply# 149 1/27/2012 at 16:06 (4,470 days old) by a007kirbyman (--->> Originally My Mom <<--- (now Wisconsin)) |
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Terry's Passing... (& 'family')
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Fred N, Charlie W & everyone else who was close to or knew Terry... First off, I would like to offer my condolences to ALL who knew Terry, whether that be family (by blood), or the 'family' of collectors that we all are, & also to casual acquaintances that knew Terry. Secondly, I would like to thank both Fred & Charlie for making us aware of & keeping us updated of the events of Terry's passing & future 'arrangements' regarding his funeral. I have had the pleasure of numerous conversations with Terry via telephone & most recently when I attended the 2011 VCCC Convention in Bloomington, MN. It was always enjoyable visiting with Terry, as he was a very cheerful & upbeat gentleman. Dare I say, that he also seemed to be very knowledgeable, at least on vacuums. ~~~lol~~~ (I believe that would've produced one of Terry's well-known smiles.) I believe I can say with much certainty, that one would be hard-pressed to find a more caring person than Terry was. He was a "CLASS-ACT" in my humble opinion. I'm sorry that I will not have the opportunity to have more conversations with my (our) GREAT friend. May you rest in peace, Terry. You will be in my thoughts often. Bill a007Kirbyman Ps: I have not been active with posts recently, as it's been 'crazy' with going-ons & such lately; HOWEVER, this was/is just "TOO IMPORTANT" to not make time to post to. | ||
| Post# 571810 , Reply# 150 1/27/2012 at 16:54 (4,470 days old) by seeitrun2006 (Commerce, GA) | ||
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Terry's death I never met Terry personally but from reading all the posts it is like I knew him well. Peace to his family and friends in his passing. David | ||
| Post# 571829 , Reply# 151 1/27/2012 at 18:03 (4,470 days old) by whirlaway (Hampton Virginia) | ||
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How Sad!!!!!! Ive never met but only a few of you,Im really sad I never met him,he was truly loved just by looking at the pictures and reading the threads.What a nice tribute to a fallen friend all of you have created,Godspeed his trip to Heaven, Bobby | ||
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Post# 571833 , Reply# 152 1/27/2012 at 18:40 (4,470 days old) by countryford (Austin, MN) |
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| Post# 571843 , Reply# 154 1/27/2012 at 19:32 (4,470 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York ) | ||
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Post# 571844 , Reply# 155 1/27/2012 at 19:39 (4,470 days old) by petek (Ontari ari ari O ) |
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Having been seriously stunned hearing this yesterday afternoon I woke up this morning thinking that perhaps it was just a bad dream, if not then just a horrible practical joke.
I only met Terry the once in 08 at Canton as well. That was around the start of a bad time in my life with my sisters failing health and later death and my moms altzheimers diagnosis where I was just about at my wits end worrying, forcing myself to attend in the hopes I'd have a good time and catch at least a few days break from it all. I got there only to realize I was feeling even worse than had I stayed home. Now I had to endure meeting new people, being uncomfortable with it and all that entails and I was pretty much set to just go get my luggage, hop in the car and drive home. Terry was one of the first people I met there and he was so easy to chat with and made me feel very welcome and I ended up staying. We chatted off and on throughout, on the chairs in the lobby or out front having a smoke. I cant say enough about him. We'd kept in touch on the phone since, yakking about this or that going on in our lives and he was always genuinely concerned I believe about how I was making out as things here at home kept getting progressively worse. He called one time I wasn't home and Larry answered the call not really knowing who the hell he was but they ended up having a conversation. He said to me.. Your friend Terry in Florida phoned and he sounds like a really nice guy and he wants to know when are we coming down to Florida. That in itself is a testament about how wonderful a man he was. You only get a few real friends in your lifetime so my grandma used to say, he was certainly one of mine and many many others here and no doubt in his separate life outside of the vac/washer world so he was indeed one of those rare exceptions to the rule. Always a friend, never an acquaintance. | ||
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Dear Friends, JoEllen and I are so sorry to hear about our friend Terry passing on. Terry was one of the first people I had made friends with on this club site back in 2000. He was an inspiration to all who had any contact with him. Always helping out, lending good advice or holding your hand thru a crisis. He didn't judge people and showed his huge heart full of love every day. Terry, we will miss you and I hope you are looking down and know just how family, friends and people all around loved and cared about you. Dan and JoEllen
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| Post# 571860 , Reply# 158 1/27/2012 at 20:44 (4,470 days old) by varicyclevoice (Davenport, Iowa) | ||
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I just want to say that I am very grateful to have met Terry on a few occasions during our get togethers. He was a wonderful man and a great person.
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Post# 571861 , Reply# 159 1/27/2012 at 20:46 (4,470 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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| Post# 571881 , Reply# 160 1/27/2012 at 22:16 (4,470 days old) by rocky2 (Northwest Indiana) | ||
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My visits to AW have been very sporadic lately and I was truly saddened to read this. To Terry’s family and his closest friends I offer my prayers and deepest condolences. | ||
| Post# 571882 , Reply# 161 1/27/2012 at 22:35 (4,470 days old) by Iheartmaytag (Wichita, Kansas) | ||
I am so sorry to hear this sad news, I did not know Terry but I have seen his pictures on this site many time. Now reading the love that was felt for him, I feel the loss as well. Thank you for sharing the pictures again, and those that did know him; thank you for sharing this kind and gentle soul with us.
Eternal rest, grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace (Amen) May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. | ||
| Post# 571885 , Reply# 162 1/27/2012 at 23:20 (4,470 days old) by twinniefan (Sydney Australia) | ||
Deepest sympathy
My deepest sympathy to all of Terry's family and friends, although I never met him,just reading your various postings clearly show the high regard and esteem he was held in,he was clearly a truly wonderful man, it is just so unfair that all the very decent and good people seem to die so young and in the prime of their lives.
Always remember my cyber-friends, that our loved ones are never truly gone until the memories fade, and I am very certain in Terry's case those memories will be around for many, many years to come. My very best wishes to you all. Steve. | ||
| Post# 571889 , Reply# 164 1/27/2012 at 23:36 (4,470 days old) by dnastrau (Lords Valley, PA) | ||
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Amazing! What an incredible outpouring of love for a man who obviously touched so many lives. My thoughts and prayers are with Terry and for everyone who feels his loss. Andrew S. | ||
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Post# 571890 , Reply# 165 1/27/2012 at 23:55 (4,470 days old) by spiralator60 (Los Angeles) |
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I'm so sorry to learn about Terry's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. | ||
| Post# 571891 , Reply# 166 1/27/2012 at 23:56 (4,470 days old) by eddy1210 (Burnaby BC Canada) | ||
so very sorry to hear this | ||
| Post# 571921 , Reply# 168 1/28/2012 at 02:51 (4,469 days old) by philr (Quebec Canada) | ||
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| Post# 571932 , Reply# 169 1/28/2012 at 05:56 (4,469 days old) by rollermatic (cincinnati) | ||
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Post# 571938 , Reply# 170 1/28/2012 at 07:13 (4,469 days old) by rapunzel (Sydney) |
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Rest in Peace Terry! Even though I've not had the privilege to have known Terry, I am touched by the heartfelt tributes from everyone here. I, too, wish to extend my deepest sympathies to everyone bereft by his sudden passing. | ||
| Post# 571943 , Reply# 171 1/28/2012 at 07:50 (4,469 days old) by jamman_98 (Columbia, SC) | ||
I'm sorry for everyone's loss I did not have the pleasure of meeting Terry but I think he would be pleased that so many people responded on this thread. Our choir did a version of the Psalm 23. I hope he and you like it.
Joe Jamman_98 CLICK HERE TO GO TO jamman_98's LINK | ||
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Post# 571959 , Reply# 172 1/28/2012 at 08:42 (4,469 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT) |
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Terry & Rich visit CT Click on the link.
We had a great weekend in CT.
Miss you Terry! CLICK HERE TO GO TO gadgetgary's LINK | ||
| Post# 571970 , Reply# 173 1/28/2012 at 10:46 (4,469 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada) | ||
With condolences ...
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of one of our members - and obviously from the testamonies and photos, a very dear member to many. After reading his membership bio, I'm moved to reitterate Terry's sentiment about the wonderful members of this club, who, not only share a common interest, but are also a great group of people.
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Post# 571979 , Reply# 174 1/28/2012 at 12:48 (4,469 days old) by mrboilwash (Munich,Germany) |
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Post# 571987 , Reply# 175 1/28/2012 at 13:22 (4,469 days old) by lovestowash (St. Petersburg, FL) |
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| Post# 572027 , Reply# 178 1/28/2012 at 18:40 (4,469 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas) | ||
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Post# 572034 , Reply# 179 1/28/2012 at 19:10 (4,469 days old) by steved (Guilderland, New York) |
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In sympathy May all your sadness be tempered by the warmth of his spirit that is still with this group. SteveD | ||
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Post# 572068 , Reply# 180 1/28/2012 at 23:01 (4,469 days old) by polkanut (Wausau, WI ) |
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 Having made many friends at Chuck & Rich's holiday party, Terry is another person I would've loved to have met. My sincere sympathies go out to both his immediate family, and his extended AW.org family.
Forgive me if this offends anyone: For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Phillipians 1:21 | ||
| Post# 572093 , Reply# 181 1/29/2012 at 05:05 (4,468 days old) by shawn (Waterford Ct) | ||
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Terry I am sorry to hear the news about Terry. Tim. | ||
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Post# 572096 , Reply# 182 1/29/2012 at 06:43 (4,468 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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Post# 572100 , Reply# 183 1/29/2012 at 07:16 (4,468 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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Just read "Andy's" post over at VACUUMLAND I don't know Andy -turboace but I like his idea and have carried it over here for us:
"I don't think anyone has thought of this yet, if I missed it, please excuse me. I think to honor Terry, rather than a moment of silence or anything, we should set a time to all throw in a load of laundry,start our dishwashers, and go vacuum with our favorite vacuum to remember all the great times with Terry, knowing how much he liked these activities.
I will leave it to the board both here and AW to decide if this is a good idea or not, and if so, when. Andy "
Maybe a sunny summer weekend day this year?? | ||
| Post# 572105 , Reply# 185 1/29/2012 at 07:55 (4,468 days old) by thelaundrylab (Hampshire UK) | ||
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Post# 572118 , Reply# 187 1/29/2012 at 10:18 (4,468 days old) by jeff_adelphi (Adelphi, Maryland, USA) |
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A day to remember Terry | ||
| Post# 572126 , Reply# 188 1/29/2012 at 11:30 (4,468 days old) by wringingwet (Walterboro South Carolina) | ||
A great and wonderful Tribute 
like so many of us that never had the pleasure of meeting terry in person I find the starting of an appliance would be a fabulous tribute. He has touched so many lives, just look at these forums .. Be grateful for each day for he would loved for you to be happy.
My prayers are with his family and friends Philippe Here is my partner playing "Lord I am coming home" CLICK HERE TO GO TO wringingwet's LINK | ||
| Post# 572128 , Reply# 189 1/29/2012 at 11:47 (4,468 days old) by aquarius8000 () | ||
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I never really knew Terry but even this is sad for me. God bless you Terry. My thoughts and prayers include Terry and all of you as this is quite sad. R.I.P Terry. | ||
| Post# 572168 , Reply# 190 1/29/2012 at 14:34 (4,468 days old) by LordKenmore (The Laundry Room) | ||
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| Post# 572176 , Reply# 191 1/29/2012 at 15:19 (4,468 days old) by runematic (southcentral pa) | ||
I've never had the pleasure to meet Terry in person, but I have enjoyed his posts. I am sad to learn of his passing. The appliance/vacuum world lost a great person.
It shows the make-up of the man when you see all the great responses and memories being posted. Sometimes you touch more people than you may ever know. It also shows that you should be real, genuine, and be there when needed. Sometimes we may never tell the person how much we appreciate them until it's too late. If you have someone special like this in your life, let them know how you feel. One day it may be too late. | ||
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Post# 572183 , Reply# 193 1/29/2012 at 15:34 (4,468 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Whirlcool's mention of DVT
Allen I had already thought of this scenario prior to you mentioning it. Being a survivor of a DVT last October and knowing I was facing imminent death at any second with an embolism, now you all know why and how I was so scared. It is an unfortunate, valuable lesson for all of us to learn and heade Allen advice. As have stated, my heart is broken.
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Post# 572212 , Reply# 194 1/29/2012 at 18:04 (4,468 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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 I never had the opportunity to meet Terry, and clearly that is my loss. I've waited to post here until I could get my hands on a prayer card from my dad's funeral back in 1997. This is what we selected for the back of the card, and I think it's fairly appropriate for Terry:
Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow, But remember me in every tomorrow. Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles; I've only gone to rest a little while. Although my leaving causes pain and grief, My going has eased my hurt and given me relief. So dry your eyes and remember me, Not as I am now, but as I used to be. Because I will remember you all, And look on with a smile. Understand in your hearts, I've only gone to rest a little while. As long as I have the love of each of you, I can live my life in the hearts of all of you.
Rest in peace surely doesn't apply here. I think Terry would want no part of that scenario. | ||
| Post# 572295 , Reply# 197 1/29/2012 at 21:47 (4,468 days old) by tbolt25 (Kentucky) | ||
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something I would like to say as well I've read a lot of these posts just now on Terry's passing-and it was very sad. I've never met him myself-but this is very saddening to hear that we've lost a dear appliance member, and everyone on here and Terry's family have my deepest sympathy. | ||
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Post# 572296 , Reply# 198 1/29/2012 at 21:47 (4,468 days old) by washerlover (The Big Island, Hawai’i) |
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Post# 572534 , Reply# 199 1/30/2012 at 22:03 (4,467 days old) by joelippard (Hickory) |
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 Tonight I feel grieved... at the loss of a man who was loved by so many, and whom I had conversed with via email and had hoped to someday meet. I grieve for those who were close and are hurting. Recently I too lost someone whom I worked closely with and loved -- it seems my emotions are close to the surface which really is not like me. I hope that the way Terry lived his life as evidenced in the pages of this website would inspire us to work at emulating some of those finer qualities. | ||
| Post# 572708 , Reply# 200 1/31/2012 at 15:32 (4,466 days old) by franksdad (Greenville, South Carolina) | ||
My deepest condolences | ||
| Post# 572723 , Reply# 202 1/31/2012 at 18:12 (4,466 days old) by gorenje (Slovenia) | ||
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Post# 572797 , Reply# 203 2/1/2012 at 04:36 (4,465 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK) |
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Terry`s Funeral Service
To all our friends attending Terrys Funeral Service this morning, Wednesday 1st February 2012 - "Thinking of you all, and wishing I could be there" -
We will all be with you in spirit, Mike CLICK HERE TO GO TO chestermikeuk's LINK 
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| Post# 572810 , Reply# 204 2/1/2012 at 06:33 (4,465 days old) by cycla-fabric (New Jersey (Northern)) | ||
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Post# 572840 , Reply# 205 2/1/2012 at 09:41 (4,465 days old) by abcomatic (Bradford, Illinois) |
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I was going to come to the funeral today with Dishwashercrazy(Mike) but I am having difficulties at home right now which prevented me from coming. My condolences. I never had a chance to meet Terry but he will be sorely missed. Gary | ||
| Post# 572874 , Reply# 206 2/1/2012 at 12:47 (4,465 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY) | ||
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| Post# 572887 , Reply# 207 2/1/2012 at 14:13 (4,465 days old) by whitetub (Montreal, Canada) | ||
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I did not know him personnaly, but I would like to express my sincere condolences to his family and friends. As I was looking through the pictures, I noticed that he seemed to always be surrounded by friends who loved him, and shared the same passion for appliances. I am sure you guys who knew him will miss him a lot. Serge | ||
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Post# 572971 , Reply# 208 2/1/2012 at 20:20 (4,465 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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Back tonight from Terry's funeral trip to Illinois. It was a terribly sad occasion for all of us there, and those who were unable to be there but the friendship and love that brought us all together helped us get through. We had a very good few days all together, remembering the great times we all shared with Terry. Lots of laughs, tears and love.
Fred S. and I put together a couple of display boards with all of the pictures that everyone posted here and in Vacuumland as well as a few others we collected from our files. There were far too many fun times to include everything over the last dozen years or so we've known Terry, but we were able to capture his joyous spirit at it's best. These were displayed at the funeral home and many of his friends and family really enjoyed seeing all the fun and happy times Terry had with all of us. After the service today, they were folded and placed in the casket with him, along with the printed comments from both threads so the outpouring of emotion that we felt for Terry will be with him forever. 
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Post# 572972 , Reply# 209 2/1/2012 at 20:21 (4,465 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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| Post# 572993 , Reply# 210 2/1/2012 at 22:00 (4,465 days old) by A440 () | ||
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Greg what a wonderful idea you guys came up with! You and Fred did a great job with the memories board. I am sure that you are all emotionally drained. Terry has been on my mind everyday since his passing. Brent | ||
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Post# 572998 , Reply# 211 2/1/2012 at 22:16 (4,465 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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Fred and I just arrived home tonight. We have been in Chicago since last Saturday morning. It was extremely therapeutic to be around such close friends in this sad time. There was a wonderful turnout from both the washer side of the family as well as the vacuum side of the family. We were fortunate to meet Terry's friends from Danville, IL -- with whom he used to teach, and often traveled with during retirement. It was nice meeting Terry's family as well. They all knew how much Terry meant to all of us, and we knew how much Terry meant to them as well. We will all be just fine, but it will never be the same without Terry.
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Post# 573011 , Reply# 212 2/1/2012 at 23:05 (4,465 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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| Post# 573013 , Reply# 213 2/1/2012 at 23:10 (4,465 days old) by alr2903 (TN) | ||
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You Gentlemen were honorable in the remembrance of your friend, I was happy to see the picture boards that celebrated Terry's life. I am sure, you guy's showing up, meant alot to his family. arthur | ||
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Post# 573086 , Reply# 214 2/2/2012 at 13:10 (4,464 days old) by kevin313 (Detroit, Michigan) |
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Post# 573222 , Reply# 215 2/3/2012 at 02:57 (4,463 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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Numb, exhausted and drained and those are the easy feelings. The loss is great for us but as I saw it was even greater for his beloved nephew. To be there for Terry was an honor, to be there for his nephew and everyone else was bitter joy for me, and I would do it all over in a heartbeat. All of us supported each other in such a loving way through it all that I feel we came away as one powerful force of love for Terry. And I think everyone who attended came away with a sense of awe at how many people our friend had touched in his brief time here. I spoke with several of Terry's fellow work mates. One was Geneva, she ran the kitchen at the School in Danville, she said Terry used to come into the cafeteria and >>Load the dishwasher! She had seen the pictures of Terry loading Fred's dishwasher on the boards and then we both said at the exact same moment"That was Terry" it was a real connect.
I hope all of you out there can get a sense of that awe from Terry's thread.
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