Philip Alden Terry's Obituary
Died April 21, 2018, of neuroendocrine cancer. Born 1946 in Salt Lake to Edwin Alden Terry and Evelyn Reese Terry, wonderful parents to Philip and E. Michael Terry (Linda). Very lucky husband to Debbie C. Snider (Queen of the Universe). Father to four wonderful children, F. Alden Terry (Laura Lee Everett), Zachary P. Terry (deceased), Sarah Ann Terry (Ian Slagowski), and Abigail Sloan Terry. Formerly married to Pearl A. Mumm (deceased) and Barbara L. Croft. Preceded in death by his parents and beautiful son Zachary.
Raised in Midvale, graduating from Hillcrest High and University of Utah (B.S.M.E.) Loved working as mechanical design engineer at L-3 Communications Systems for 36 years and BSD Medical Corporation for 10 years.
Fell in love with jazz and played piano with numerous bands in Salt Lake and Ogden, associating with many wonderful musicians.
Thanks to Dr. John Weis, Nicole Orgain, PA, and Judy Bolton, RN and other staff at Huntsman Cancer Center.
A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, April 23, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Clubhouse at 765 E. Three Fountains Circle, Murray, UT 84107.
Remember, “Keep it simple, make it swing.”
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