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Terry Zacharias Obituary

Terry Heath ZACHARIAS 3-27-37 1-19-08 Terry died peacefully at home surrounded by family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Adrienne, and two daughters, Sile (Eric) and Sabra (Christopher). Also survived by his brother, Stephen (Karen). He leaves behind two grandchildren, Roisin and Declan, numerous nieces and nephews, and a large circle of friends. He is preceeded in death by his parents, Leonard and Dickie Zacharias. Terry retired from Qwest after 35 years of service, then gave of his time to the Telephone Pioneers of America. He will be greatly missed by those blessed enough to know him. A Rosary will be said at 7:00 p.m. on February 1st, and Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., February 2nd. Both to be at Christ the King Church, 405 N 117th st., Seattle. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Group Health Hospice 206-287-4645, and the Matt Talbot Center 206-256-9865.

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Published by The Seattle Times from Jan. 27 to Jan. 28, 2008.

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Shirley Callahan

January 21, 2024

I am so very sorry to hear of Terry´s passing. I also worked with him & remember him fondly. I will light a candle in church for him today.

Russ Goodale

February 8, 2008

I'm sorry to hear of Terry's passing. Terry will be in the minds and hearts of those he touched forever.

Shirley Callahan

February 2, 2008

I was so sorry to hear about Terry. We shared many conversations about Ireland and Enya CDs.

Carol Quinn

February 1, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Terry was one of the first people to make me feel welcome when I first moved to Seattle. I know he will be deeply missed.

Tom Hagemann

January 31, 2008

I enjoyed knowing and working with Terry through the years. He had a very pleasant way about him. In all the years I never saw him lose his cool.

John McKechnie

January 30, 2008

I worked with Terry for many years when Qwest was Pacific Northwest Bell. He was a pleasure to work with and always happy. He was kind, generous, and had a good sense of humor. My best wishes and sympathy to those he left behind.

Maurice Crum

January 29, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies. Terry and I were boy scouts together at Woodland Park Methodist and school mates at Ballard High

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