Terry Lee Crites

Terry Lee Crites obituary, Austin Bluffs, CO

Terry Lee Crites

Terry Crites Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by The Springs Funeral Services-North - Austin Bluffs on Oct. 10, 2025.

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Terry L. Crites, of Falcon, Colorado, passed away on Jun 20, 2024, at home with his wife by his side. He was born on December 29, 1950, to Dorothy Crites and Donald Crites in Denver, Colorado.
Terry went to high school at Salida High School and graduated in 1968. Terry retired from the US Navy as an electrician. He was also stationed at Ft. Bragg N.C when he served in the Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy and Donald Crites; as well as Michael Crites.
Terry is survived by his wife, Sandra Crites; sister, Dorothy Hart; brothers, Glen Crites and Kevin Crites; and lots of nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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