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Terry Wells Obituary
Aug. 25, 1941 - Nov. 16, 2020
Santa Cruz
Terry Wells, 79, passed away comfortably in Santa Cruz, where he resided for 40 years.
He was born in August of 1941, to Floyd Wells and Mavis Hosman in Marmoth, North Dakota. After his graduation from Willow Glen High School, he served four years in the Coast Guard, stationed at the Presidio, Point Arena, Fort Bragg and the Florida Keys. He is survived by his two daughters,
Debbie Wells and Tiffany Wells, his grandsons, Samuel and Sterling Cavanaugh, and his sisters Jill Licata and Kristi Costanzo.
Terry was best known for his artistic talents, and commercial artwork in Signs, watercolors and murals. Much of his work is prominent throughout the Santa Cruz region. He was given the "2017 Beautification of the Year" award from the Scotts Valley Chamber Office. He was in the process of creating a mural at the Santa Cruz Mystery Spot until his last days. His art has touched many people.
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Dianne Knight Gauntt
November 22, 2020
Terry was my cousin and was always good to me. He lived most of his life in Santa Cruz, CA, and was well known there as an artist. I am proud to have one of his watercolor paintings. During our youth, in the 1960's, I spent many a weekend, at airports all over California, watching him, my brother, Den, and my husband, Fred. jump out of airplanes. They were some of the early sky divers from the Golden Gate Parachute Club out of the Bay Area. May he rest in peace.
Wayne & Caren Yarborough
November 20, 2020
I did not know Terry personally. His beautiful daughter Tif has shared his artistic beautiful with me. Tif also inherited his talent. She painted a lovely mural for us and shared her Dad's talents.
Our deepest condolences
Valerie Knight
November 20, 2020
I'm sorry to hear about Terry's passing. Didn't get to see him when I lived in Santa Cruz but wish I had.
Cousin Val
Sherry Heaney
November 19, 2020
Terry and I formed a friendship through shared grand parenting of two wonderful boys. We were both present for their birth and have spent the last twenty years celebrating the joy they bring to our lives. We will all miss his presence.
Robert Tricaro
November 19, 2020
I spent two wonderful weeks with Terry and my sister Peggy, days after
their marriage. When Terry and I spoke via Skype last week, after decades had passed, it was a moving reunion for me---and it seemed
the same for Terry.
Farewell my friend, for awhile...there are many of us offering prayers for you.
Robert (Bobby) Tricaro
Neta Cobb
November 19, 2020
A wonderful and kind soul. I get to view his Spirit daily because he painted a beautiful mural at our business. May God Bless His Soul.
Tom Long
November 19, 2020
Terry and I graduated same time, same year, Willow Glen, we were both in the Art dept. together. a good friend, a good , kind person, but lost track after school, loved his smile . rest in peace my friend
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