Wichita, Kansas
Terry, Norman E. born January 8, 1944 to his parents, Paul and Odessa (Bowser) Terry. Norman taught art in Wichita Public Schools for 36 years and never missed a day of work. He received the "Teacher of the Year" award and retired in 2004. After retirement, he went on as an art consultant for the...
Read MoreMr. Terry influenced me in so many ways. As my Computer Arts and Commercial Design teacher I was in his class 4 out of hrs a day my senior year at NE Magnet. The thing I remember most was his drive to see his stude is succeed and the pride he showed, in his way, when the did.
David Snodderley
May 27, 2025 | School
Our sympathies to Barb, Miles, Monique, and the entire Terry Family. Please know you are not walking this journey alone; for God is with you. Norm's spirit will live in your hearts. Precious memories. I always loved how close the Terry siblings are. What a model we can all live by. Peace Be With You, my friends. Norm, may you rest in peace. (S.D.)
Mike and Gwynne Birzer
March 08, 2019 | Wichita, KS
OMGosh Barb, we are shocked and deeply saddened to hear about Norm's passing! He was way to young to leave us! We have so many fond memories of our times together. If there's anything you or the kids need, please don't hesitate to contact us! Sending love, prayers and healing energy your way! ❤
Nancy Friend-Blue
March 05, 2019 | Wichita, KS
Me Terry was my favorite teacher. He instilled in me a love of art. To see the beauty in all things. He encouraged me, he taught me so much. He made art class so much fun. Always playing music. I hear a song and immediately I am back in art class. And what a sharp dresser, a classy man. The world has lost a beautiful soul. Rest In Peace Mr. Terry
Karen ( Boling) Hamacher
March 04, 2019 | Nixa, MO
Mr. Terry was my favorite teacher in high school at Heights. He influenced so many of us in our art. Best dressed teacher ever!!
Serena (Stull) Garner
March 04, 2019 | Thornburg, AR
My sympathies to the Terry family. Mr. Terry was my teacher and he approached life with grace and impeccability. His flair was above the crowd. Mr. Terry also worked at Henry's Twin Lakes and he was the most exquisite dresser! It was nice to come in to town and hit some night spots ....we all looked forward to twirl on the dance floor with Norm. A very special human being. It has been an honor and a privilege to have him in our lives. He will be missed.
Marla Propeck
March 03, 2019 | Overland Park, KS
1st place Ks State fair. Thanks Mr. Terry
Sad to hear this. Mr. Terry got me started into my painting and drawing at Wichita Heights (72). With his encouragement and instruction I was winning awards with my earliest works and also later in life. He brought out my potential as an artist. I'm sure he did for many others too. He was quite the snappy dresser. His classes were alway fun.
Milan Kerr
March 03, 2019 | Norwich, KS
Mr Terry was my teacher and he was gracious, caring and exuded class and flair above the crowd. In later years we would run into Mr. Terry at the clubs and he would always dance with us! It has been an honor and a privilege to have known such a special man. My sympathies to the Terry family.
March 03, 2019
Sorry to hear of Norms passing - good memories of a fine person - KSTC and teaching in Art in Wichita schools. Condolences to the family - we will be saying a prayer this morning in his memory.
Rest In Peace Norm.
Bob Bridges
March 03, 2019 | Shawnee, KS