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Fred Terry Obituary
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.
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Memories and Condolences
for Fred Terry
L. M.
February 20, 2017
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.
Ron Crain
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.
February 17, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 15, 2017
Our sincere sympathy to Fred's family. We worked with Fred at the Kansas Geological Survey.
--Dana and Marla Adkins-Heljeson, Lawrence
Laura Markle
February 14, 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
Becky Woodward
February 13, 2017
Leesa, I am praying for you and your family. Wish I Could see you and give you a hug. Love you always.
Debbie Middleton
February 13, 2017
My sympathy to you and your family.
RJ Hope
February 13, 2017
Fred was one of those people who made each day brighter. I will miss my friend.
Kevin Hill
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.
Daniel Bilbrey
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!
Marsha Befort
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
Brian Lindstrom
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.
D. Hatton
February 13, 2017
So happy to have known Fred. Rest in Peace.
Ramona Collins
February 13, 2017
May you rest in peace
Joe Bathke
February 12, 2017
Fred and I played racquetball on the weekends several years ago and worked together at Burns & Mac. I liked him immensely. RIP, Fred.
Steve Brown
February 11, 2017
Rest in Peace my good friend. You are missed.
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