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Fred Terry Obituary

Funeral services for Fred H. Terry, 60, Lawrence, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 13, at Southside Church of Christ, Lawrence. Burial will be at a later date at Riverside Cemetery in Mangum, OK. He passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Fred was born November 19, 1956, in Mangum, OK, the son of George Harold and Jo (Moss) Terry.

He married Leesa Dawn Irey on July 28, 1979, in Weatherford, OK. She survives of the home.

Fred had English Literature degrees from SWOSU and OSU and completed his Ph.D. coursework at the University of Kansas before becoming sick and tired of Geoffrey Chaucer.

He worked at the Kansas Geological Survey and several software companies before joining Burns & McDonnell in 2004, where he served as a Cybersecurity and Systems Integration manager. He enjoyed traveling all over the country for work and leisure (he was up to 75 different airports and 45 of the 50 states), and in his spare time was an avid reader, gardener, and racquetball player. Fred was a member of Central Church of Christ in Topeka, KS.

He is also survived by his daughter, Sommer, Oklahoma City, OK; son, Keegan (Katie), San Antonio, TX; his parents, Mangum, OK; brother, Randel (Sharon), Lubbock, TX; nephew, Russell; and twins, niece, Allison and nephew, Austin; and dog Zuzu.

Memorials may be made in his name to Tallgrass Christian Camp (in KS), Quartz Mountain Christian Camp (in OK) or a charity of the donor's choice, and may be sent in care of the Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

Online condolences may be posted at warrenmcelwain.com.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World from Feb. 11 to Feb. 12, 2017.
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Extending heartfelt condolences and prayers of comfort to the Terry family. I hope you will find comfort in God's promise at John 11: 24 & 25. Knowing there is a future for those we have lost in death can be very reassuring during this difficult time.

L. M.

February 20, 2017

Fred and I traveled together from time to time over the past two years and he was a good friend. I will miss him both personally and professionally.

Ron Crain

February 20, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

February 17, 2017

Our sincere sympathy to Fred's family. We worked with Fred at the Kansas Geological Survey.

--Dana and Marla Adkins-Heljeson, Lawrence

February 15, 2017

So many great memories of out time in Lawrence!! Playing cards til the wee hours of the morning, eating a whole batch of chocolate chip cookie dough out of the bowl. Leesa, you and Fred are so dear to us!! Our heart aches for your loss! Fred is the lucky one!! You and the kids and all of us who loved him are the ones that are hurting. Please know we are praying for you and the kids. Love and Prayers, Larry & Laura Markle

Laura Markle

Friend

February 14, 2017

Leesa, I am praying for you and your family. Wish I Could see you and give you a hug. Love you always.

Becky Woodward

February 13, 2017

My sympathy to you and your family.

Debbie Middleton

February 13, 2017

Fred was one of those people who made each day brighter. I will miss my friend.

RJ Hope

February 13, 2017

Fred and I were close friends in college. I acted in a play he wrote! A wonderful companion whose massive intellect was a constant wonder to me. Always a funny and wise; just a good man. Rest well, my old friend.

Kevin Hill

Friend

February 13, 2017

Many prayers and condolences for Fred's family's, in your grief and sorrow. It was a beautiful memorial. I am so grateful for the blessing of having known Fred and the impact his life had on many. God bless!

Daniel Bilbrey

February 13, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss. Fred was a dear work friend, I sat next to him for 3 years and we had many interesting conversations about his travels and love of history. He was a top notch person on every level and he will be dearly missed at Burns & Mac. RIP my friend. Sending my thoughts and blessings to Leesa and the family.
Marsha Befort

Marsha Befort

February 13, 2017

Rest in peace my good friend. You are and will be very missed. Thank you for your tireless support, enthusiasm, dedication and brilliance. My family holds you and your family in our prayers.

Brian Lindstrom

February 13, 2017

So happy to have known Fred. Rest in Peace.

D. Hatton

February 13, 2017

Ramona Collins

February 13, 2017

May you rest in peace

Ramona Collins

February 13, 2017

Fred and I played racquetball on the weekends several years ago and worked together at Burns & Mac. I liked him immensely. RIP, Fred.

Joe Bathke

February 12, 2017

Rest in Peace my good friend. You are missed.

Steve Brown

February 11, 2017

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