Sarah P. Terry

Terry, Sarah P. (Guzman)
The escapades of her four children, a smart political commentary, and a first-rate documentary are a few of the things that Sarah Preston Terry (Guzman) enjoyed most. Just 44 years young, Sarah died on July 15, 2014, after succumbing to a long fight with ovarian cancer. Ever bemused by the human comedy around her, Sarah nearly always met adversity with a keen sense of humor. But when confronted with an injustice, or even overbearing paramilitary museum guards intent on keeping children far from culture, she would rise up to be an in-your-grill powerhouse. An artist, Sarah filled the lives of her friends and family with vivacious writing, animated conversation, and visual work that enriched all around her. Ever thoughtful to others, she was always ready with a book, craft material or story when needed most. Sarah was born on September 1, 1969 in Kansas City, Kansas, but eventually headed west, graduating with a BA in creative writing (with honors) from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California and settling down with her husband Randy Guzman in Los Angeles. Later, home in Arizona gave her an unending supply of off-kilter politics to spurn and more friends and extended family than most could ever hope to gain.In addition to husband Randy, Sarah is survived by her brother John Terry, Dayton, Ohio, and sister Ellen Terry, Kansas City; by many nieces, nephews and extended family members; and especially by her life-affirming children: Olivia the resolute, 19; Elena the hilarious, 15; Jack the spontaneous, 10; and Amelia the smiling and sweet-tempered, 6. Each of them carries Sarah's gifts of compassion, intelligence, strength and style. A celebration of life will be held on August 3, 2014 from 4-7pm (remembrances at 5) at monOrchid Art Gallery, 214 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix 85004. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sarah Terry Guzman Memorial Fund at www.giveforward.com