Terence V. Dailey

Dailey, Terence V. age 68, of Burnsville, peacefully passed away this past February 3rd, 2012 at the VA Medical Center, Minneapolis. He was a loving husband, father and doting grandpa and will be missed by his family and many friends. Terry was diagnosed in early December 2011, where he started treatments at the VA for a progressive form of Leukemia known as MDS (Myelodysplastic Syndromes). It was traced back to his service in the U.S. Navy, Vietnam War as an airman. After 40+ years with Northwest Airlines, Terry retired from being a Mechanic and an active member in the I.A.M.A.W. Union (International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers). For years he helped raise donations and participated in annual runs with Hawgs for Dogs: Minnesota Chapter of Guide Dogs of America. He was a fellow Brother, Mason and past President for the MVASC of Zuhrah A.A.O.N.M.S. Mpls., Noble member and part of the 100 Million Dollar Club; Brother and member of the Minnehaha Lodge #165 in Mpls, past Commander of American Legion Post 643, Savage, MN and remained an active and longtime member with Post 1776, Apple Valley, MN. Terry was preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 41 years, Susan "Susie" Dailey, his sister, Kathleen Strom and his amazing parents, Horace "Alfred or Fritz" and Althea Dailey. He was survived by his only daughter, Shaune and husband, Mark Krempel of Las Vegas, NV; his two granddaughters, Brianna Dailey Krempel (13) and Natalie Krempel (6); along with his beloved nieces and nephews and many other supportive friends and family members, including family from both sides of his parents - The Bohanon's, Fiskes, Boyce's, Keck's and Skavnak's. There will be a celebration of Terry's life at 10 am, Saturday, June 23rd in the Chapel at Lakewood Cemetery, Mpls. Riding in on a Harley Davidson is welcomed... it will make him smile from the heavens above. Cremation Society of Minnesota 612-825-2435