Terry Reynolds

Terry Reynolds obituary, Soldotna, AK

Terry Reynolds

Terry Reynolds Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 13, 2025.
Terry Reynolds, age 63, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, in Soldotna, Alaska. He was born in Forest Grove, Oregon to Graydon and Patricia Reynolds.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sandy, and their two children, Samantha (Brandon) and Conner (Rowan); and his siblings, Merlin, William, Tom, Steve, and Debbie.

Terry grew up exploring the wilds of the Cascade Mountains and the beautiful Pacific Ocean Coast. When he was a teenager, his family moved to Northwestern Montana where he and his wife met. They moved to Alaska 32 years ago where their children were born and raised. Retired from the timber industry, Terry had great talent and skill as an antiquarian and craftsman; hobbies which he enjoyed for several years and interests that have been passed on to his children. Terry was an avid gun enthusiast who enjoyed collecting antique rifles and gun smithing. He assembled and refurbished both antique pocket watches and classic cars. Terry was also a historian and astronomer. His tales of history always captured his family's attention and teleported them to another place and time. His passion for astronomy brought various telescopes into the driveway during rare clear Alaskan nights where he, his wife, and children looked into the starry sky with awe.

Terry's devotion to his family was the most important part of his life. His children were beacons of light that kept him strong. He loved with strength, protection, and kindness. He taught Samantha and Conner the importance of living honestly, passionately, and to always be their best person. They will proudly carry on his memory. He was the core strength of his family. His wife will forever miss his mesmerizing blue eyes, patience, kindness, and passion for life.

Terry did not want a memorial service in the event of his death. Instead, remember and celebrate Terry's life, and his heavenly hereafter, the next time you look up at a star alight in the night sky. , 63

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