Terry Matthew Smith

1968 - 2024

Terry Matthew Smith obituary, 1968-2024, Grand Junction, CO

Terry Matthew Smith

1968 - 2024

BORN

1968

DIED

2024

Terry Smith Obituary

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Terry Matthew Smith, age 55, died the 26th of January 2024. 

Born June 9th 1968 in   Michigan, he was the son of the late Terry M. Smith and Catherine J. Smith. 

Terry Smith has worked in the food industry as a cook, nearly all his life. 

In the 1990's and early 2000's, he participated in the Grand Junction Renaissance Faire, alongside his late best friend, Tony Serna. 

He loved heavy metal music and could rarely be seen without headphones on or music playing. He enjoyed cooking and experimenting with flavors. He was an avid player of Dungeons and Dragons, having hosted many groups as a Dungeon Master throughout his years. He enjoyed tinkering with computers and learning everything he could about them. He enjoyed nature and going camping with only the essentials that could fit in a backpack. He was proud to be an American and always wanted to serve in the military, but was unable due to physical issues. 

Terry Smith is survived by: daughter – Darryan Smith (Louis Siefford), son – Randy Pacheco, sister – Mary (Christopher) Hawkins, brother – Mike Smith, niece – Kayla (Nicholas) Glasgow, grandson – Ashton Knight, granddaughter – Rhiley Siefford. 

Memorial Services will be held on the 10th of February 2024.

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