Donald Terry

Donald Thomas "Don" Terry

Resident of Roseville, CA

77, passed away on September 26, 2010. He was born on August 12, 1933 in San Francisco, CA. He was married to Diane. Don graduated from Sequoia High School in 1951. He served as a Corporal in the Army, during which time he was stationed in Germany. His distinguished service led to his selection for Leadership School.

Don and Diane were married on July 22, 1959. He then went through an apprenticeship in plumbing and spent many years in the industry as a superintendent. In 1974, Don founded Terry and Sons Plumbing, Inc., which he managed as a very successful business in the Menlo Park area until his retirement in the late 1990s. Don honorably served his trade as President of the Greater Bay Area Plumbing Association.

He was very active outside of his profession, too. Don enjoyed restoring 1933 Ford automobiles, and was a longtime member of the Porsche Club. He was an avid runner for much of his life, completing the New York marathon and many 10-kilometer races. His enthusiasm for sports carried over to his loyal support for the San Francisco 49ers and the San Francisco Giants. He also had a special place in his heart for several Golden Retrievers he raised over the years.

Don is remembered as being always quick with a smile, a joke, and a cheerful word. He was a devoted husband and father, loyal friend, and upstanding businessman. He was respected and admired by all who knew him.

Don is survived by Diane, his loving wife of over 50 years, and also by his children Donald Claude Terry, Pamela Ann McNeill, and Kelly Jolene Watkins. His first son, Michael John Terry, preceded him in death. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Michael and Jordan Terry, Melanie McNeill, and Kirsten and Michael Watkins, by his brother- and sister-in-law Johnny and Patti Anfibolo, and by his cousins Mike and John Coffey. .

A rosary and visitation will be held this Thursday at 5:00pm at Sneider and Sullivan, 977 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Oct. 1, at 10:00am at St. Raymond Church, 1100 Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park, followed by a burial at Alta Mesa Cemetery. There will be a reception following at Harry's Hofbrau in Redwood City.

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