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Terry Goldthwait Obituary
January 28, 1949 - March 8, 2023
Terry M. Goldthwait, age 74, of Morley, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was welcomed to his heavenly home by our Lord Jesus Christ, along with his parents, Martin & Gladys Goldthwait; younger brother, Lynn Goldthwait; and his in-laws, Charles & Elizabeth Bush.
As an all-star athlete in his four years at Morley-Stanwood High School, Terry had a passion for and excelled in nearly every sport. This passion continued throughout his lifetime as he became a high school basketball referee and was an inductee in the Mecosta County Sports Hall of Fame. Terry valued hard work as the owner-operator of a trucking business and hobby cattle farmer, yet he never passed up an opportunity to spend time with his family, support his girls and many nieces and nephews at their sporting events, or participate in local community activities. Terry always had an extra minute (or hour) to stop and chat with neighbors, friends and family, especially if his favorite foods were involved. He cherished community and had the ability to foster relationships everywhere he went.
Terry will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife of 53 years, Mary; daughters, Karla (Dan) Humm and Rachel (Andrew) Lapham; his grandchildren, Dan (age 19), Spencer (age 13), Tess (age 8), and Bridget (age 6); step-grandsons, Andrew (Bernadette) Humm and Levi Humm; brother, Duke (Barb) Goldthwait and sister, Sandy (Nick) Rynberg.
Memorial contributions can be made in memory of Terry to Northland United Methodist Church, Hospice of Michigan or Tidewell Hospice in Bradenton, FL.
The family invites Terry's greater community of family and friends to a visitation, Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. A funeral service is scheduled on Monday, March 13, 2023 at Northland United Methodist Church in Stanwood at 11:00 a.m. with visitation an hour prior.
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Memories and Condolences
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Dorothy Mallory
March 12, 2023
So sorry for your loss praying for you and your family.
Brian Young
March 12, 2023
Praying for you Mary and the whole family during these tough times. Sending all my love and know God has another divine plan for Terry . Brian Young
Vern and Sally Petschel
March 11, 2023
To Mary and family, please know you have our deepest sympathy. We are saddened by Terry's death and we'll miss him, but know he is now healed and rejoicing with Jesus.
Helen Taylor
March 9, 2023
Sincere Condolences, Prayers and Love to Terry´s family. May Blessings of Peace, Comfort and Strength shower you from Our Lord and Savior. Your special memories will help carry you thru this difficult time.
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