Terrence "Terry" Leonard Carr
1934 - 2013
Terrence "Terry" Leonard Carr
1934 - 2013
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BORN
1934
DIED
2013
Terrence "Terry" Carr Obituary
Terry was born in Appleton, WI on May 26, 1934. Soon after graduating from high school in Niagara, WI, he joined the U.S. Air Force which he made a career. Upon completion of basic training and technical school, he was assigned to the USAFSS, the communications security branch of the National Security Agency, (NSA). His career assignments took him numerous times to Europe and the Far East. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign wars and the American Legion.
Upon retiring from the Air Force, he became a contract worker for many aircraft companies including Fairchild, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, Pratt & Whitney, NASA and Gulfstream Aerospace.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur J. and Ann M. Carr and brother Robert.
Terry is survived by Phyllis McElhaney, his companion and "Guardian Angel", children, Kathy, A.J. and Mark and his wife Elizabeth; brother, Richard; sister, JoAnn Smeester; sister-in-law, Irene Carr and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 22, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. at Fairhaven Funeral Home & Crematory.
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Mike Creider
February 26, 2013
So sad to find out about Terry's passing. He was a dear friend and co-worker, who made my life a better one. His presence will be missed, but our memories of him will endure.
Mr & Mrs Ron Wise
February 25, 2013
We have very fond memories and will always remember his winning smile. He was a good friend to us all.
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Kristi & Patrick Hauger
February 22, 2013
Terry was a unique man who we had the Honor in knowing. I pray God gives everyone peace during this time.
Wayne & Barbara Medearis
February 20, 2013
Our condolences to you all.
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