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Terry Nance Obituary
Born March 12, 1943 in Miami, Oklahoma to Robert A. and Alene (Shelton) Nance, Terry was raised in Miami until his senior year of high school when his parents moved to Nowata. He graduated from Nowata High. He then attended college at NEO in Miami and Oklahoma State University. As a young man, he also attended Montana Auction School and worked as a livestock auctioneer.
On December 30, 1988, he married Glee Dunn in Bartlesville. Terry was employed by Phillips Petroleum Company in Bartlesville for 30 years where he served as Assistant Secretary/Manager of Stockholders Records. After retirement, not yet ready to slow down, he brushed up on his auctioneering skills at Missouri Auction School. Terry started a post-retirement career as an independent contract auctioneer for several auction companies. He also donated many hours of auctioneering services to the Pinto Horse Association and various other charitable groups and schools.
The joy of his life was his grandchildren. He took great pride in their accomplishments from dance recitals to the roping pen to the show ring. He was an active supporter of Rogers County 4-H Horse Club, Claremore FFA and anything else in which the grandkids showed an interest.
He was inducted into the Pinto Horse Association Hall of Fame in 2008, was a lifetime member of the Pinto Horse Association, the Bartlesville Masonic Lodge, WASANO Shrine, Akdar Shrine Clubs and attended church at Claremore 1st United Methodist Church and The Cowboy Gatherin Church in Inola.
Terry is survived by his wife Glee Nance of Claremore; daughter Carla Rader and husband Steve of Claremore; granddaughter Evi Rader of Stillwater; grandson Myles Rader and fiancé Samantha Estes of Stillwater; niece Amanda Dalton and nephew Stephen Long of Monkey Island; cousins Darrell Bilkey of Edmond, Joyce Honey of Midwest City and Sandy Owen of Roland. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Dr. Judith Long.
In lieu of flowers, consider a donation in Terry's name to the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 1848, Longmont , Co 80502.
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for Terry Nance
Carrie & Jack Howe
January 8, 2017
Dear Glee, Jack and I just got word about Terry's death and want you to know that we are thinking of you. We know how hard this loss will be.
January 6, 2017
Glee, I was so happy when my old friend married my new friend. You seem to match. Loss is the hardest thing God gives us to deal with. Please call me if you need to talk.
Mike and Janie Lilburn
Connie Pearsall
January 5, 2017
So sorry for your loss Terry was a classmate of my husband Jerry Pearsall, we lost Jerry on Oct 24 2016 RIP God Bless
Lisa Latham
January 5, 2017
Glee, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your dear family are in my prayers.
Darrell Lister
January 2, 2017
Just learned of Terry's passing. I'm so sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of our hunting and fishing adventures. I will miss him. R.I.P. My friend.
Merle & Paula De Boer
January 1, 2017
We share in the sorrow in the passing of our friend. We hope that you, Glee, family and friends are comforted knowing Terry is now with his Heavenly Father. He will be missed.
JD Paige
December 29, 2016
he was one nice guy
December 28, 2016
Gayle & I are saddened about the passing of Terry. He was a great husband, father and grandfather and will be missed by all. Bill & Gayle Parker.
Judy & John Stewart
December 28, 2016
How blessed we were to have known Terry. The angels are laughing with him right now. Our love
Gene Lewis
December 28, 2016
Terry Nance was a good friend. We spent a lot of time together, while we both worked at Phillips. We had lunch together, almost every day, in the FPMC lunch room. He will be missed by a lot of people. Rest in Peace, Terry!!
Edd Grigsby
December 27, 2016
Sorry to learn about your loss, Glee. I fondly remember Terry's support when I first went to NY. Wishing you and the family all the best during this very difficult time.
Edd and Carmen Grigsby
Roberta Wren
December 27, 2016
Wonderful man. He will be missed by me and so many others who loved and respected him.
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