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Cole Funeral Chapel - Chelsea

214 E. Middle St.

Chelsea, Michigan

Terry Lawrence Obituary

Lawrence, Terry "TML BSN" Grass Lake, Michigan Age 64, died Saturday, October 8, 2016 at his home. He was born August 1, 1952 in Trenton, MI, the son of Delmar A. Lawrence and Marie Therese Van Cooley. Terry graduated from Chelsea High School in 1970 and Eastern Michigan University in 1992. He worked at U of M as a bone marrow transplant nurse for many years. Terry loved traveling, golfing, working on his property and spending time with his family. The highlight of his year was throwing his large family's annual Christmas party. Survivors include his brothers, Anthony (Courtney) Byers, Dale (Jill) Byers; his sisters, Diane (Gary) Bice, Tammi (John) Scott, Cindy (Wally) Alix; his significant other, Debbie Lytle and her daughters, Samantha and Megan Lytle; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Byers and brother, Michael Lawrence. A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, Oct 13, 11:00 am at St. Mary Catholic Church in Chelsea, with burial following at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Waterloo. The family will receive friends at Cole Funeral Chapel Wednesday 2-8 pm, with a time of sharing at 6:30 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Alpha House in Ann Arbor or to the family.

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Published by Ann Arbor News from Oct. 10 to Oct. 15, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Terry Lawrence

22 Entries

Vanesa Rowan RN

October 4, 2021

It is ironic that Terry's name just came up the other day, I was talking with a co-worker, Sharon Walker RN, and we were remembering Terry...such a lovely man, sorely missed, always loved!!

Julie Simpson

February 28, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss- I loved terry Terr dearly! His silly sense of humor always brightened my day. I will miss him dearly! My thoughts are with you and your family and all of our hospital "FAMILY".

Ann Adams

October 20, 2016

Terry was a very special friend. One in a million. Many years of memories and laughter to keep cherished. My thoughts go his family and to Debbie. Loved him then, now and always!

Elizabeth (Foster/Cole)

October 20, 2016

Tammi, Iam so very sorry about your Brother Terry. I hadn't seen him in years, but always heard what a great guy he was.I know how it feels to lose a Brother. I think of you often, I hope that you are doing well. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Kathi Cagney

October 14, 2016

Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Terry's family.

Kelly Kress

October 13, 2016

Terry had a wonderful smile and a welcoming friendly energy about him that I'm sure made him a favorite nurse to many patients. He will be deeply missed.

Linda Norris

October 13, 2016

I haven't seen Terry since we were teenagers but we had a lot of fun playing cards on vacation in Canada at Easter time. I am saddened to hear of his passing. I called Mom (Babe) this morning and told her and she started crying and said she liked Terry so much and wish she would have known sooner. She said to send her love to the family. May God bless and comfort you all and know he is healed now walking the streets of gold with your mother and brother.

Wally Adams

October 13, 2016

We'll miss Terry and be thinking about him every day. He was a special person with a gift for making people smile, and I will always remember the adventures that we shared together.

October 13, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Ted and Carla

Sandy Black

October 12, 2016

I had always planned on coming out and meeting this fantastic man, Terry. Debbie told me a lot about Terry and I have the utmost respect for him. I wish I could have gotten to know him. I think I would have known a brave man with a great sense of humor, kindness and intelligence. A man with a fighting spirit. Terry fought and it was a long battle. However, I'm sure Terry went out on his own terms. I am saddened that the world has lost such a wonderful person. But, Heaven is even more complete with this new angel. You can rest now Terry, you've earned it.

Judy Baker

October 12, 2016

I have many memories of working with TML. He always had a smile and contagious laugh...and enough food for a crowd that he always shared. I laugh when I think of the memories of the Meechigan parties too. Good times. Rest in peace!

Sue Tschirret

October 11, 2016

Terry lightened so many lives in his work and was always a fun person to be around. I remember he would always bring enough lunch to share and was always willing to. The pop machine on 7 west became a mission for him and singing in the med room on 8A is a fun memory. He also is the reason of a personal dream come true when I got my first 2 golden retrievers from him. The world lost a great man and heaven got someone truly deserving to be there. Rest peacefully my friend and give those pups a big hug.

David Treciak

October 11, 2016

Rest In Peace Old Friend...

Alison Elliott

October 11, 2016

Terry was a great guy who will be missed very much.

UM Football 10/19/13 with BMT Co-Workers

Becky Cwiek

October 11, 2016

What a wonderful man. Terry you were the guy when I went to work I said "Oh good! TML is working today!!" You made everyday brighter and a whole lot more fun. Thank you for the joy and laughter my friend, may you rest in eternal peace.

Andrew Barriger

October 10, 2016

All the best to your family Terry. You get to play the big courses now in Heaven! It was a fun time in Hilton Head.

October 10, 2016

Debbie & Terry's Family, I'll truly miss the great times we shared, especially on our annual golf trips and Pebble Beach. Terry is an insperation to all of us who were blessed to know him with his strong will and determination to never give up. May God shed light on your path during these dark days.
Marva & Terry Sisson
Whitmore Lake, MI.

Steven DuBois

October 10, 2016

You left to soon but left us with many fond memories to remember you by. Safe journey my old friend.

Cindy Layne

October 10, 2016

I loved working with you, whenever I saw we were working together it made my day you were always full of joy and happiness. Thank you for being you and the joy we shared, you will forever have a piece of my heart

Vanessa Rowan

October 10, 2016

Loved working with Terry and listening to all his stories, my favorite was when he left to go 'out' for lunch and ended up at at U/M BB game and got caught on TV by his coworkers, back in the day...yes we are old nurses...that was 'ok'. And, for Terry, he was one in a million. RIP my friend, keep them laughing until I get there.

Vanessa RN U/M GO BLUE

Tom Wayrynen

October 10, 2016

Farewell to my old golfing buddy and fellow Ypsi Stater! Missed seeing you lately !

Jack Borener

October 10, 2016

So very sorry for the loss of a special hard working man. I worked at Ypsilanti State Hospital for many years and golfed with him often. He would work OT at Ypsi State when no one else would.

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