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Nolan Allan Terrill

1947 - 2002

BORN

1947

DIED

2002

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Colonial Funeral Home of Irving

606 West Airport Freeway

Irving, Texas

Nolan Terrill Obituary

Nolan Allan Terrill, 55, a school psychologist, died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002, at a hospital in Irving.

Memorial service: 1 p.m. Saturday at Plymouth Park United Methodist Church, Irving. Dr. Ben Shinn officiating. Visitation: Visitation and reception will be held after the service at the church.

Memorials: Baylor (Irving) Healthcare Foundation, the American Cancer Society, any service-oriented charity or any hospice.

He was a school psychologist for the Fort Worth Independent School District. Born in Freeport, he graduated from Brazosport High School, Lamar Tech and the University of North Texas. He married Lynn Appleberry on March 29, 1969, in Clute. He loved his family, football, music and theater. He lived the creed of the Jaycee organization. He lived in Irving for 29 years. He was life member #9 of the Irving Jaycees and its president 1981-82. He was USJCI senator #38137 and president of the Texas JCI Senate. He was a leader in the movement to license master level psychologists to practice throughout the nation. He was president of Texas Association of Psychological Associates 1993-95. He was president of the Northamerican Association of Masters in Psychology 1995-97. Most of all, he was a loving husband and father and touched many lives.

He was preceded in death by his father, T.W. "Red" Terrill, and sister, Sylvia Leiker of California.

Survivors: Wife, Lynn Othelia Terrill and daughters, Lynette Othelia Terrill and Teri Allyn Terrill, all of Irving; mother, R. Mozelle "Moki" Terrill and sister, Teresa Terrill Cooper, both of Angleton; brothers, Mark Terrill of Missouri City, J.W. Terrill of Anchorage, Alaska, and Gene Terrill of Clute; sister, Kathleen Pye of DuBach, La.; and many nieces and nephews.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Dec. 14, 2002.

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Dave Gilkeson

December 16, 2002

To Lynn and the family -



The memorial service on Saturday was just perfect. We celebrated his life through his life's work and through his many hobbies and interests. I can not emphasize enough how proud I am of knowing Nolan and of Nolan's attitude during the treatment for his disease. What a fantastic life and even though he may have wanted to do many other things, his life had value in the many lives that he touched. It seemed that everything he did and everyone he touched was much, much better for the experience.

Conita Williams

December 14, 2002

I did not know Nolan, but I had heard many wonderful things about him and his impressive life. I know that Nolan is holding the dessert fork,as the best for him is yet to come. Conita Williams

Ethel Young

December 14, 2002

You are in my prayers. May God bless you.

Marie Schaefer

December 14, 2002

I am sorry I can't attend the memorial service to express my personal sympathy to the family.

I knew Nolan through the PC Club.

He was a fine caring person who

always had a smile.

Sheryllynn Roberts

December 14, 2002

It was my priviledge to serve with Nolan on the board of the Mid-Cities PC User's Group. He had a can-do attitude about solving problems and attending to issues. I enjoyed and looked forward to the informal conversations we had about computing, his wonderful car, and his family, who were obviously so close and important to him. He was an excellant example to follow, one I know I'll continue to learn from. My condolances to you, Lynn, his wife, to his daughters and family, and my prayers. Thank you for sharing Nolan with us.

Rick Howell

December 14, 2002

I'm sorry I will not be able to attend the services because of prior commitments. Nolan was a great guy and it was an honor to have known him through his membership and activities in the Mid-Cities PC Users Group. Nolan's smiling face and pleasant demeanor will be sorely missed by all the members of our group. Our deepest condolences are extended to family and friends.

Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home

December 14, 2002

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Mark Terrill

December 13, 2002

Nolan's younger brother, two years a part. I'll be at Saturday's services but wanted to sign in here and return occasionally to read entries.

Charles Cotten

December 13, 2002

Nolan was a fine man and a credit to his family and community. Through his work in the Jaycees,he touched the lives of many. He was of great assistance to me when I was in the Jaycees and I appreciated his assistance. The world is a better place for having Nolan in it. He will be missed.

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