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Terry Iddings Obituary
64, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2014 after a brave nine month battle with brain cancer. Born and raised in Sebring, Ohio, he had been a Canal Fulton resident for the past 17 years. Terry graduated from Mount Union College in 1972 with a Bachelor's in Music and from Youngstown State University with a Master's in Education. He retired from the Sebring Local Schools after 35 years of service as a band director, music teacher and science teacher. Terry was also a member of St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Massillon where he served on the vestry, was an acolyte director and sang in the choir.
Preceded in death by his parents, Dean and Thelma Iddings. He is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Laura (Ruthrauff); children, Susan (David) Colman, Jonathan (Angela) Iddings, Sarah (Jeffrey) Lang, K.C. Ries and Chris Ries; five grandchildren, Zane, Charlotte, Evelyn, Grady and Vivienne.
Funeral Services will be held SATURDAY, March 29, 2014, 11 a.m, at St. Timothy Episcopal Church, 226 Third St. SE, Massillon. Calling Hours FRIDAY 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 E. Cherry St. (Rt. 93, Canal Fulton). Please consider memorial donations in Terry's name to the Scott Cares Foundation for cancer research at the Cleveland Clinic: www.scottcares.org
www.swigarteasterlingfuneral home.com
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Becky Sweterlitsch
April 1, 2014
Dear Laura and Family, it was an honor for me to work with Terry at Sylvan. I admired him for all his talents and kindness. I am so sorry for your loss.
Kathy Liotti
March 29, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss.Know that your in my thoughts and prayers.
"I am the Lord, your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you. Do not fear; I will help you.
Isaiah 40:31
Beth (Barker)Hall
March 28, 2014
Jon and Sarah,
My deepest sympathies at the passing of your dad. He raised a couple of great kids and I'm sure you were just as much a blessing to him as He was to you!
James Hubbs
March 28, 2014
Mr. Iddings was such an inspiration to so many students including myself you will sadly be missed. Thoughts and prayers to the Iddings family
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Charles Tilley
March 28, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about Terry passing away , every time I saw Terry at church ,he always seemed so strong . I knew he would never surrender to his illness , but I do know he surrendered to God . I know in my heart ,I will see my friend again . I know Cathy and I will be praying for you and your family .
Linda Ansderson
March 28, 2014
I went to college with Terry and we were good friends. I knew he had been ill but I am still saddened to hear of his passing. I am glad that his suffering is over and I know God will be with you at this difficult time.
Linda Jackson (Billinsley)
March 28, 2014
So sorry to hear about Terry's passing. I worked with him for nine years while I was in the Band Boosters( I had two children in the band). He was a sweet person. My son said he made band camp fun. You and your family are in our prayers.
Jean , Claude, & girls Thornton
March 28, 2014
Dear Laura,
Claude and I and our family were sorry to hear about Terry's passing, and glad for his suffering to end. He was fortunate to have touched so many lives in a positive manner. We apologize that we can't offer our sympathies in person.
Beth (Garey) Barone
March 28, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Terry's death. I didn't even know he was ill. He was so good to this music teacher, who was part of his Sebring HS band !! My prayers are with his family!
Tracy (Zeppernick) Galizio
March 27, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. Terry was my high school band director. My prayers goes out to the family.\
Rita (Rinehart) McGarvey
March 27, 2014
I am so sorry. He was way too young to pass away. What a great person and teacher! So many of my high school memories were from band and our awesome band director! God bless!
Sue O'Donnell
March 27, 2014
Laura,
So sorry to hear the news, but know he is in a better place. The choir will miss him, too. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you as you travel this road. Hugs!
Jay Garey
March 27, 2014
I am very sorry to hear of Terry's passing. He was my high school band director. Prayers go out to his family and friends.
Mark Calderone
March 27, 2014
Mr. Iddings had a gentle caring spirit. He will be missed, but he is in Glory now. No pain, No suffering. Praying for the family during your time of mourning.
Bonnie (Schreckengost)Goddard
March 27, 2014
I am so very sorry to hear of Terry's passing. I went to school with Terry. I am remembering him....always such a good, kind person. I send my condolences and prayers to all of his family. God Bless!
The Cardinal Family
March 27, 2014
Our love and prayers to the Iddings family. He was always such a kind man with a beautiful family.
With deepest sympathy,
MARTHA TODD
March 27, 2014
So very sorry for the loss of such a wonderful person. He made such an impression on the kids in Sebring. He will truly be missed.
March 27, 2014
Laura & family,
We are saddened to read your Terry has passed. May God hold you and your family in His arms as he now holds Terry. May His love continue to strengthen and support you.
Tom and Carol Schiltz
Joe Hawkins
March 27, 2014
I enjoyed all of the times that we had spent together he was a dear friend and will be greatly missed.My condolences to the family. God Bless
Jamie Heaver-Weingart
March 27, 2014
Deepest sympathies. He was a great man who got me started in music.
Ray & Heather Griffin
March 27, 2014
We are so sorry for all who loved Terry. What a great man, husband, father and grandfather he was. He treasured his family and the time spent with you from what I could see. Always know that he is with each and everyone of you from now on. Words can not take away your pain, but know that all the special memories will never fade. May God bless all of you in the days that come.
March 27, 2014
To the family of Terry Iddings:
You have our deepest sympathy in this time of loss. He was a wonderful person, musician and teacher. He did his student teaching with me at West Branch and we had contact over the years during our time as band directors. God Bless.
Tim & Beth DeStefano
March 27, 2014
Terry was a wonderful guy and he will definitely be missed by so many people- his students, the choir, his many friends and of course, his family. Thankfully his suffering is over and he has gone to a better place. Thoughts and prayers to all of you. Love, Jan and Mark Miller
March 27, 2014
Laura, I had never met Terry and I am sorry for that. Something tells me we would have been friends. I am so sorry that you have lost him, but please know that Kathy and I are here for you.
arminta & jennifer helmick-kapalko
March 27, 2014
Mr. Iddings was a great mentor,teacher and someone who was a positive roll model in my life, Jennifer's life. He touched many lives and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Liz and Tony Degenhard
March 27, 2014
Terry was a wonderful man that we feel fortunate to have known--we will miss him. All our love and prayers to Laura and the rest of the family.
Roberta Cunningham
March 27, 2014
Laura, we are so sorry for your loss. I know God has welcomed Terry with open arms. All our love, Jim and Roberta Cunningham
March 27, 2014
Laura, my sincerest sympathy. Ed Breyfogle.
Kimberlie Gednetz
March 27, 2014
I grew up with Terry in the same church in Sebring and knew his parents well.
I am so very sorry for his loss and send prayers to his family.
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