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BORN
1946
DIED
2011
TERRY POTTER Obituary
Terry was active in wrestling and football while attending Sedro Woolley High School. He graduated in 1965. After high school he attended Skagit Valley College and took some computer classes, then began working for his dad in the cedar shake business. During his last few years with Clear Shake, Terry supervised helicopter logging to salvage cedar blocks. When the mill closed, he attended Winona School of Professional Portrait Photography in Chicago, IL. He worked for Dwain Mason Studio as a professional photographer, and owned the studio for several years. A change of career found him working as a mobile home repairman for Coach Corral in Burlington, and then as an independent contractor repairing mobile homes until his retirement due to ill health in 2004.
Terry was a family man who took great pleasure in spending time with his family and friends. In his younger years, he enjoyed trail riding, fishing, duck and deer hunting, and building wood furniture. Terry enjoyed playing hand drums, taking and printing photos, and vintage airplanes.
Terry married Sandra Leckenby in August, 1971.
Terry is survived by his father, Chuck Potter, his wife Sandy and two daughters, Sally Potter Mulcahy and her husband Frank currently of Connecticut, and Katherine (Kate) Potter Stewart and her husband Matt of Ferndale. He has three grandchildren: Riley Mulcahy, Frank Mulcahy, and Abraham Stewart; two sisters, Jolene and her husband Dennis Berry of Walla Walla, WA, and Becky Potter of Sedro Woolley, mother-in-law Marilynn Leckenby, brother-in-law Steve Leckenby and his wife Tracy, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Cremation Services were provided by Kern Funeral Home. A celebration of Terry's life will be held in May, date and location to be determined.
In memory of Terry, the family suggests donations to Seattle Children's Hospital, Commemorative Giving, PO Box 5371, Seattle WA 98145-5005 or www.seattlechildrens.org.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for TERRY POTTER
Roger Fell
April 25, 2020
Terry was a fantastic friend to all. We were in school together from 1st grade through high school. Terry always had a smile and a friendly word for everyone. Last I saw him, was at our high school reunion in 2010, and although he was suffering, he was so happy to see everyone. Thank you for your friendship.
Marie Ryan
May 9, 2011
Oh how Terry will be missed. I met him when I worked at the clearlake gas station 2000-2005. In 2003 Terry offered to do my portraits for my wedding for free I gave him a huge hug and check cuz i have never seen portraits done as beautiful as the ones he had done for me. I wish i could have seen him b4 he passed he was like a father i enjoyed his company very much as well his wife too.
Dee Dee Farmer
May 6, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Tara Nelson
May 5, 2011
Terry was the father of my best friend Kate growing up and kind of a second dad to me. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a big heart. I will remember him by his playing air guitar, his laughter, his photographs, his most excellent taste in music and, most of all, his quote warning the guys about us two wild teenaged girls, "They're not just women, they're amazons." Thanks, Terry. It really does take a village and you were an important part of that.
Bob & Dianne Howell
May 4, 2011
Sam, Sally, Katie and family: We loved every moment we shared with Terry and with you. The memories over the years give us so many wonderful pictures in our hearts and minds that we will always treasure. His generosity, his smile and his sense of humor, always present, are etched in our hearts...we are forever richer for sharing our lives with him. There aren't words to express how much we will miss him. Love to all of you.
Bob and DD
Mike Jones
May 3, 2011
Truly one of the warmest, friendliest man I ever met, he blessed all that knew him. Condolences to his family and close friends.
Crystal Hayes
May 2, 2011
Terry was truly a kind and wonderful man, and I am honorned to have known him for my entire life. He will be missed. Condolances to Sandy, Sally & Kate. Love you guys.
Ginny Howell
May 2, 2011
Terry, my lifelong friend, my "brother", I will forever cherish, your mischievous smile, your laughing eyes, the resonance of your voice, but mostly the selflessness and purity of your spirit. I will love you always.
Thank you, Terry, for enriching my life with your beautiful family. I love all of you, my world is better that you are part of it, I am here for all of you forever.
Sweet Terry, you are no longer "tethered", let your soul soar again, as it once did, as it was always meant to.
May 2, 2011
Sandy, Sally & Katie, my prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May God's arms be wrapped around you in comfort. Randie Wright (Mount Vernon, WA)
Kim Olander Mayer
May 2, 2011
Terry,
You were a great person with such a wonderful personality. I learned so much working with you at the Portrait Studio!
Good bye, my Friend.
Sandy, Sally, & Katie,
I am truly sorry for your loss. May your memories get you through the especially difficult times and when you miss Terry the most.
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