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Dan Terrell Obituary
On Saturday, March 6, 2021, Dan Terrell, a loving father, leader, and friend, passed away at the age of 72.
Dan was born February 12, 1949, to JoAnn and Paul Terrell in Stillwell, OK. He was captain of his Putnam City High School football team, a champion wrestler, and an incredible baseball player. Dan moved to Santa Fe in 1971, where he built the largest title company in the state, Territorial Abstract and Title Company, and became a successful real estate developer. He was a member, served on the board, and was President (1980–1981) of the New Mexico Land Title Association. He received the P.C. Templeton Award in 2005 and the Omer F. Tucker Award, Citizen of the Year in 1999 from the same association.
Dan had a passion for life, family, friends, and a good time. He could always be found at Maria's or the Bull Ring discussing the latest politics or watching a football game. He loved playing a round of golf with his buddies and fellow New Mexico Amigos members, or working on his tractor in Chama, NM. He was known for his smile, quick laugh, and hugs. Dan was the best advocate for those he loved.
Dan was preceded in death by his father and mother, Paul and JoAnn Terrell. He is survived by his two daughters, Patricia White and Lara Terrell; grandsons, Colin and Cass White. He was loved by his former spouses Paula Hurst and Patty Terrell and stepdaughter, Hunter Redman. Dan is survived by his three brothers David Terrell, Donald and his wife, Roxanne Terrell, and Richard Terrell. He was the beloved uncle to Jason Hurley, Hailey Terrell, Jared Terrell, Jordan Terrell, and Damon Terrell.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at the Bull Ring Restaurant. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Dan Terrell's name to the American Lung Association.
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Tracey Tousley
March 7, 2023
Missing you very much... my friend. Tracey Tousley
Tracey Tousley
March 30, 2021
Dan Terrell was my friend and I will miss him always. Much love to his family and friends and those who loved him.
Alan Osborne
March 17, 2021
Dan was a friend to the Osborne family...and the center of a fun circle of friends those who worked at Territorial Abstract and Title...that I (Alan Osborne remember well. We all moved to Santa Fe in the 1970's and I met Dan through my older brother Steve. We are fellow native Oklahomans and my memories of Dan are of a friendly handsome face, open mannerisms with a quiet humor and self-deprecatingly modest considering his talents and contributions to our community. I thought he was one of the coolest in that crowd and always welcoming with a smile.
I am sorry and saddened by his passing and want the family to know what an impression he made on me as I was in my twenties when I met him and all those who he gathered around him in that hard-working hard playing high pressure field of endeavor. He was obviously a role model for many others. Blessings to the Terrell family that I had the chance to know him and know his smile. He was kind to me and my brother wrote to me that he was famous in Santa Fe...a legend. Indeed.
Alan Osborne
Gloria Roybal
March 17, 2021
My heartfelt condolences to all who loved Dan and who Dan loved in return. He lived a full and meaningful life with the love of his family, his many friends and the hundreds of people who consider themselves lucky to have been a small part in the success of Territorial Abstract.
Soar with the eagles Dan!
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Suze Kirkpatrick
March 17, 2021
Dan gave this newly graduated English teacher a job back in 1978 when she didn't know shinola about the title business. Thank you, Dan, as I was destined for a life centered around real estate. And Thank YOU for letting me put some more arm-twisting on you to expand in Chama! My condolences to you, Richard, my friend and colleague, I know you will miss Dan enormously. Vaya con Dios, Susan Kirkpatrick (Mundy)
George Rudy Gurule
March 16, 2021
Before the 2008 housing market crash, I told Dan "Business is booming" He responded "Enjoy it while you can"...
Dan was a good man.
Steve Osborne
March 15, 2021
Dan was a legend in Santa Fe and statewide. I kew him from my first days in Santa Fe in 1975 when I was at First Northern S&L and Territorial was located in our building. Will miss Dan's laughter and engaging smile. He was the best of the best.
Rosemary (Posy) Thompson
March 14, 2021
All of Santa Fe ....loved Dan! He will forever be remembered, loved & in our hearts! Thank you....Dan....for being in our lives! He always worked hard, treated everyone with respect...no matter the situation! He will be missed but always in the hearts of every one & everyone he helped...all the lives he touched! We are sooo very grateful to have Dan in our lives! Prayers to all the family. God bless you all! Thank you for sharing Dan ..with all of Santa Fe! Cheers.....Dan! ❤
Jeanne Rael
March 13, 2021
My deepest condolences to the Terrell family. May the Lord give you strength and comfort you through this very difficult time.
I will miss him...
Corrine Pacheco
March 13, 2021
My deepest condolences to the Terrell family, Dan will surely be missed. My prayers go out to the family. May GOD give u the strength you need at this difficult time.
Dan was a great friend and Boss, the good old days at Territorial Abstract. The memories will forever be kept in my heart❤. Rest in peace my friend.
Corrine Pacheco
March 13, 2021
My deepest condolences to the Terrell family. Dan will truly be missed. May he rest in peace. May GOD give you all the strength you need at this difficult time. Prayers for the family .
Dan was a beautiful friend and Boss.
Everyone @ Wilson Transfer & Storage
March 13, 2021
Sending our Love to Patty, Patricia, Lara and Hunter
So many years of working with Dan and all of you, all being a pleasure!
May our Lord comfort your in your grief.
We will keep you in prayer.
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