It's been 5 months since you've been gone.  You still show up around here in so many ways.  Lots of memories have come up in the past couple of months as this was always cruise time for us.  I miss those and I miss you so very much.

Terry was my neighbor when I lived in KC. I have stayed in touch with him all these years through Facebook. I knew he was ill and realized I hadn't seen him on Facebook lately so I looked him up and found out he had gone to heaven. What a wonderful, selfless, caring man of God he was. He will be missed by all and especially by his family. Until we meet again, Terry.

Terry was a big source of information and help to me when my own dad (Terry) was fighting his own battle with cancer. I will always remember his words of kindness and caring along with the stories he shared about his time in the service.   He even donated some license plates to help complete my dad’s collection of all 50 states. He will truly be missed. 

Karl Baker was Terry's brother.  Karl became a born again Christian in the last year of his life.  After getting saved, he would always ask prayer for Terry, saying that Terry had been given months to live.  At that time, Karl was not aware that he would beat Terry to Heaven but he did.  Even though, Terry was not feeling the best (and probably flat out awful), he and his dear wife Jennifer drove up to southeast Iowa (about 4 hours one way) for Karl's funeral.  That was such an encouragement to Errolyn, Karl's wife.  I was very much impressed with both Terry and Jennifer's kind spirits.  I am so thankful I got to meet Terry before he went to Heaven.  Karl and Terry are back together again.  Praise the Lord!! 

When I think of some of my greatest joys,  I think of Terry.  He and I shared many moments of laughter (Usually from a joke he told.).  He often told me of his wife, Jennifer, and his children.  He said Jennifer was the love of his life and said he was so blessed!  He invited me to come and stay with them, that he would like for me to meet her and said we would 🎶 listen to music, share some jokes and good food.  I know I was only a drop in the ocean of those that loved him, but I know each "drop" was important to him.   My heartfelt condolences to all.  

I never saw him without his infectious smile. Greatly loved/Greatly missed!

Spending time with Terry

I’m not sure that I can put into words how I feel. You are such a dear, dear friend. I can’t imagine how your family feels. There’s two things I’m happy about one is that I know that you’re in heaven and two that you don’t have to deal with the cancer anymore that Christ has healed you. I think I’m still in shock that you’re gone.  You’re in such a better place now, but there is a hole that’s left without you here. Your humor, your laughter, your smile and you Terry are missed.  I love you. Thank you for everything. Your friend, Denise.

Im so sorry for the loss. He is resting till we all meet with Jesus

To my chosen brother.i will love you and our times and laughs and stories for all of eternity, with all of my being. I miss you terribly. 

My heart is breaking and I’ve got tears in my eyes. You were so kind to me when I moved into the neighborhood. I will never forget us trying to meet up while we were both on a cruise but different ships. I won’t forget when you met my daughter at Hy-Vee. You will be missed bunches