Terry L. Harpman

Terry L. Harpman obituary, Galesburg, IL

Terry L. Harpman

Terry Harpman Obituary

Visit the Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory - Galesburg website to view the full obituary.
Terry Lee Harpman, 84, of Galesburg, died at 9:56 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 2022 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
Terry was born May 15, 1937 at home in Victoria, Illinois, the son of George E. and Mary E. (Larson) Harpman. He graduated from high school in 1955 and later graduated from Carl Sandburg College with an AAS in accounting. Terry married Joann Lucille Goedeke on August3, 1957 in Galesburg. He then served in the US Army. Terry was a supervisor at OMC Gale Products for many years, until his retirement in 1983.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Joann Harpman of Galesburg; a daughter, Teri (Thomas) Godsil of Galesburg; a foreign exchange daughter, Marina (Wayne) Rousey of North Carolina; and three grandchildren. Terry was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Todd Michael Harpman; one brother; and one sister.
He was a caring and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be greatly missed. Terry loved to fish. He also enjoyed doing crosswords and sudoku, playing solitaire, and reading.
Cremation will be accorded. Burial of cremated remains will be at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Galesburg. Arrangements have been entrusted to Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory.
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Terry, please visit our Tree Store or plant a tree.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory - Galesburg

1849 N Seminary St, Galesburg, IL 61401

How to support Terry's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Terry Harpman's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Terry Harpman's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?