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Terry White Obituary
Friends are invited to attend the Memorial Service on Friday, June 19, 2015 at 2:00 PM at 360 Church of Petaluma, 879 Lindberg Lane, Petaluma, CA 94952
The family respectfully requests donations in Terry's name be made to 360 Church of Petaluma, c/o Pastor Colton Irving at the address above.
Arrangements made through Adobe Creek Funeral Home, 331 Lakeville St., Petaluma, CA 707-789-9000
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Memories and Condolences
for Terry White
Sponsored by Adobe Creek Funeral Home - Petaluma.
COB HITCHON
June 19, 2019
I MISS TALKING WITH TERRY. WE COULD DISCUSS THINGS AND DISAGREE BUT I ALWAYS KNEW THAT I HAD A CARING AND LOYAL FRIEND. AT MY AGE YOU OFTEN THINK OF THOSE WHO HAVE PASSED, THE ONES YOU REALLY MISS. TERRY ALWAYS COMES TO MIND IMMEDIATELY. AS I HAVE SAID MANY TIMES BEFORE I NEVER MET A MAN MORE PROUD OF HIS WIFE AND FAMILY.I AM GRATEFUL FOR ALL THE GOOD MEMORIES I HAVE OF TERRY.
June 11, 2019
Sue and Boys...my heart is with you on this day. Doesnt seem possible 4 years have passed so quickly. The hole in your heart will never go away. It will be 5 years next month I lost Ace. However, little by little and given time, your days will be more happy ones than sad ones. The loss will never fade but continue making him proud will make your life more meaningful. I love you all and pray for your peace.. Sherry Loomis
Deborah Williamson McCabe
June 27, 2015
Prayers to Sue and all the family. Gone too soon. Much love and healing...
Xo
Brent, Debbie and Cayenne
Williamson McCabe
June 23, 2015
Sue, Robby, Connor and Brenden, you are blessed to have had such a father and husband, as you did. Generous to the end was Terry, and a man full of empathy. I feel so fortunate to have known him all of these years. If I can be of help to any of you, please know I am here. With lots of love, Franci
Jodi Toavs
June 22, 2015
Dear Sue and Boys,
We were saddened to hear of Terry's passing. He was such a sweet and caring man. Sending Hugs and prayers to you and your family.
Love,
Gary and Jodi Toavs and family
janet Mccarthy
June 21, 2015
Condolences to the White family.
June 21, 2015
Brian, So sorry & shocked to hear of Terry's passing. Saw him last at your retirement party, he really made me laugh, had a great time. My thoughts & prayers to all the Whites. Greg McCaffrey
Eileen McGurk Helbig
June 20, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Karen Evanoff Blevins
June 20, 2015
To The White Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Terry and I actually go back 40 years, to working at A & W in Westlake -- and then I kept tabs on him via my dad & brother, both brethen within SFFD, and we were subsequently reconnected through Facebook.
Terry, sweet man, may you enter our Lord's Kindgom on the wings of angels, as you truly 'walked the walk' on your earthly journey.
You will forever be in my heart. All my love and prayers to your beautiful family.
Bob Raines
June 20, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with the White family. A great guy has left us, but we're all richer for having known him.
The Hulsmann Family
June 19, 2015
The White Family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are sorry for your loss.
Petaluma High School
June 19, 2015
The entire PHS family is shocked and saddened to learn of Mr. White's passing. We stand ready to support Brendan and the family as you cope with this terrible loss. We are so very sorry.
joyce Henderson
June 19, 2015
Prayers and thoughts to you and your family
joyce Henderson
June 19, 2015
Prayers and thoughts to you and your family
June 19, 2015
Sue, I am saddened and so very sorry to hear of Terry's passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your boys during this this most difficult time.
Sarah Prokop and family
Don Campbell
June 19, 2015
My words cant express the sorrow I feel for Sue and their 3 wonderful sons. So sorry to hear of Terry's passing. A very close & long time friend since freshmen year at Westmoor, we made many unforgettable memories and shared some of the best times in my life. I will not forget him and can't ever replace such a truly close and dear friend.
COB HITCHON
June 19, 2015
I WORKED WITH TERRY FOR YEARS IN THE FIRE DEPT. IF YOU WERE IN A TIGHT SPOT AND THINGS WERE STARTING TO GO BAD IT WAS NICE TO KNOW YOU HAD TERRY. I ALWAYS KNEW TERRY WOULD BE THERE TO THE END. NEVER MET A MAN WHO WAS MORE PROUD OF HIS WIFE AND FAMILY.I WILL MISS HIM AND OUR LUNCHES TOGETHER.
Jon Kasper
June 19, 2015
Dear Sue, Robbie, Connor and Brendan, I am very sorry to hear of his passing. Terry was a great guy. Terry was my baseball coach at OLM and we all enjoyed his enthusiasm and dedication. Fortunately I was able to keep in touch with him over the years, have a few good laughs and hear about his sons' many accomplishments and how proud he was of them. God bless and your family is in our prayers.
Jennie Thuesen-Machado
June 19, 2015
Dear Sue and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss of Terry. Although many years have passed, we are all still one OLM family! May Our Lord watch over you and comfort you knowing Terry was a good man, husband and father, and is now in Heaven as his reward. He's among good company with your mom, his parents and my dad. XOXO and Hugs from us. Jennie Thuesen-Machado and family.
Gloria Troup
June 18, 2015
Dearest Sue and family : I was so sorry to hear of Terry's passing. I remember him walking me down the isle at Noel and Brads wedding. He was so sweet and such a lovely man with a great sense of humor. He will be missed. God bless you and the boys.
Sherry Loomis
June 18, 2015
Sue, so sorry to hear about Terry passing. He was so young. I know you, the boys and extended family will miss him terribly.
I was thinking of your family recently while we at Riley's college graduation. Wanted to send you an announcement. I will be prying for all of you through this very tough time.
June 18, 2015
Way too young and much to live for.
I was just getting to know you Terry.
Rest in Peace Brother.
My deepest condolences to the very large White Family.
John Payne
Chris Parise Sevieri
June 18, 2015
Went to school with Terry at OLM & Westmoor. Having grown up on Elmwood, spent many childhood days together with Terry & all the kids playing tag, kick ball, etc. So sorry for your loss and please know you are in all in my prayers.
June 18, 2015
To Sue and family, my deepest sympathies. Terry was a good soul, I'm sorry his journey ended so soon. Take comfort in the time you shared, and the memories you'll always cherish.I'll see you on the other side my brother. Stevie Smith
Michael & Cindy Sullivan
June 18, 2015
The Sullivan's send our love and prayers to the White family. You are in our prayers.
June 18, 2015
Dear White Family: During this extremely sad time, I'll remember Terry as that sweet, young boy who always had a smile on his face when, as teenagers, we would commandeer the White house with Lori. With our deepest sympathies.
Michele and Tom O'Connor
June 18, 2015
So sorry to hear of Terry's passing. We remember him fondly from your days on Trumbull Ct. The Wilson's
Margie & Dan McAuley
June 18, 2015
Our condolences to Sue and the boys. I remember Terry from their visits to Pine Grove Resort on Cobb Mt, and of course being a Petaluman. Such a loss, we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Anne Juarez
June 18, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you Lori and your family! God Bless.
Nancy Bouchard
June 18, 2015
I was saddened to hear of Terry's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire White family. Another Westlake friend taken too soon.
Julie Gotham
June 18, 2015
Sue and family- we are so saddened to hear about Terry. Our thoughts and prayers to your entire family.
Janet Castagnola Shapiro
June 18, 2015
Sue, so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your boys in my prayers.
Stephen Green
June 18, 2015
Sue, Robbie, Conner and Brendan, so sorry to hear about Terry's passing, truly a great man, loving husband, the best father, a valued friend, and excellent fireman. Words cannot express our sorrow. He will be sorely missed by all. All our prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of grief. His legacy will last forever. A special family man and friend.
June 18, 2015
Sue and boys, we are so incredibly sad to hear of Terry's passing. So shocking. Heartbreaking loss. We are thinking of you and send you prayers for strength during this very difficult time.
Dana and Steve Fehler
Kathy Cooney Eagles
June 18, 2015
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
June 18, 2015
Dear White Family: During this extremely sad time, I remember Terry as such a sweet, young boy who always had a smile on his face when we would commandeer the White house as teenagers with his sister, Lori. My deepest sympathy to you all. Michele O'Connor
Cathy Gibney Hernandez
June 18, 2015
Heartfelt condolences go out to the entire White family. I remember Terry from his days at OLM and from Westbrook Ave in Westlake. I was so sorry to hear of his passing. He was always so good natured and will be remembered with great fondness. My prayers go out to those who love him so much.
Wendy Gentile
June 18, 2015
Sue and Family, I am so very sad to hear about Terry. Please know you and the boys are in my thoughts and prayers. Much Love. Ralph and Wendy Gentile xoxo
Jayna Newbold
June 18, 2015
Sincere condolences and prayers for the White family. What a legacy of love, compassion and service Terry left behind.
Rich Dodele
June 18, 2015
It is hard to put the right words down when something like this happens, the Dodele family send its deepest Sympathy to the entire White family. Terry was a great guy with incredible passion for his family, Sue you and the boys have so much to be proud of. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Terry will be missed but heaven just became a better place. Love the Dodele's
Margaret McKelvie
June 18, 2015
I'm so sorry to hear of Terry's passing Sue.Sending prayers and heartfelt condolences to you, the boys and the entire family
June 18, 2015
I am thinking of all of you each day and sending love and support. Terry was a man of great heart and I will miss him. Franci
June 18, 2015
With deep sympathy, we extend our prayers and support to the White Family. May God's peace bring you comfort and loving memories.
- Terri Curd, Jake and Jessica Cuffe
Mike Hamilton
June 18, 2015
Condolences. Mike Hamilton
The Dick Family
June 18, 2015
So very sorry for the loss of a great man. Our heart and prayers go out to Sue, the boys and the rest of the family. With deepest Sympathy,
Danyea Tylman
June 17, 2015
To White Family, So very sorry for your loss of a wonderful Husband, Dad and Friend. He truly will be missed. We will miss his big smile and warm welcome every time we saw Terry anywhere.. Just a really nice guy. May he rest in peace. Our love thoughts and prayers to you all.
Danyea Tylman Dan & Matt Kirtley
Victoria Cook
June 17, 2015
Sue, I am so sorry for your loss. I'm here for you. My boys and I will remember him with smiles forever. Love , Vicki, Connor, Chris and Nick Cook
Scott Cuevas
June 17, 2015
My condolences to the White family. I grew up in Westlake as well and would occasionally hang out with Terry while at my Grandfather's house. R.I.P. Terry, the Cuevas family
Patricia Garvey
June 17, 2015
You will be missed, big guy. Your humor, knowledge, friendship, and comfort could always be counted on. You lived life well and had a peaceful exit. You cared for your love, Sue, and children so well. You will be missed by all the family. Continue to spread your arms around your family and let them feel your love.
June 17, 2015
Sue and Boys, we are so sorry to hear of Terry's passing. Please accept our most heart felt condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers. R.I.P. Terry. The Painter Family
Mike Nevin, Jr.
June 17, 2015
God Bless, Terry. You were a family favorite, and you will be missed.
Lisa Kachur
June 17, 2015
I was very shocked to hear Terry's untimely death, I grew up with him in Westlake. He is in our prayers.
Ellen Stein
June 17, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Terry at Station 34. Always a gentleman! I know he loved his family and always shared stories about them with a smile. Big Loss!
June 17, 2015
We were so sorry to hear of Terry's passing. Sue, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys. The Bihn Family
Adobe Creek Funeral Home
June 17, 2015
Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.
Camille "Mimi" Clarke Giglio
June 17, 2015
I regret that personal family events prevent me from attending the services for Terry White, my second cousin on the Byrne side of the family. My prayers are offered up for Sue, Terry's wife and their three sons.
Tim Getchell
June 17, 2015
I lived around the corner from the Terry family and graduated with Terry from Westmoor. He was a big guy with a big heart. Lots of fun hangiong out at Westlake Bowl watching him bowl a perfect game on occasion. He was quite an athlete. My deepest sympathies and prayers to Terry's family. He will be missed.
Sally Casazza
June 17, 2015
So sorry, from the San Francisco Firefighter's Toy Program Lori, and family You have been through allot.... Sally Casazza, SF Firefighter's Toy Program
June 17, 2015
I am very sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Terry many years ago at Station One. He was an excellent fireman and a pleasure to work with. We will miss him.
Dan O'Donnell
Retired, SFFD, Rescue One
Joan Zidich Groh
June 17, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I remember Terry from our days in Westlake. The White family is one of a kind.May you all comfort each other and may God bless you.
June 17, 2015
Sue to you and your boys my prayers are with you. Terry was a great guy. Love for his family and friends. I was happy to be one of the friends.
Love Always
Babes Murphy (Edwards)
June 17, 2015
Susie, so sad to hear of Terry's passing. Thinking of you all. So sad. Doug and Michelle DeFors
Patty ( Gibney ) Sturm
June 17, 2015
My condolences to the White family in the loss of Terry. I went to OLM and Westmoor with him and have many fond memories of our childhood. May your memories of him bring you peace in the coming days.
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