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Terry Hottman Obituary
Entered into the Kingdom of God on January 2, 2011. He was preceded by his parents Reuben and Olivia Hottman, and his daughter Christina. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Marion, his children Constance, Terry Jr and Jamie, and Charity and Jeff, and by his grandchildren Damion "Sam", Bryce "George", Jordynn "Fred", Jeric "Harry", Payt'n "Charlie", Hunter "Henry", and Jenna "Randy". He is also survived by his sisters Lucille and Merle Diseth, Joyce Howard, and Sandy and Burl Smith as well as his brothers and sisters Johnny and Gena, Kermit and Donna, Connie, Charlotte and Ossie, Bobby and Judy and by his adopted children Heather and Deven Frigaard, Andy "Picklenose" and Nik Loringer. He had numerous nieces and nephews.
Dad was a selfless man who always put others before him. He had a strong heart and was a quiet leader. Even after his death, he was able to give to others by being a donor.
He graduated from Rogers High School in 1964 and married the love of his life, Marion "Seahag" in 1966. His wife Marion, his children and grandchildren were his heartbeat. Everyone who stepped into their house was or became family. All who knew him loved him - he became their dad, favorite uncle or best friend. He was tender hearted, giving, and loved to tell corny jokes. He served in the National Guard as a medic and was honorably discharged in 1965. He accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior in 1973. He was a hard worker and wonderful provider. He retired from Supervalu in '99.
Papa's legacy is shown in how he loved others unconditionally; from the time he met them to the moment he took his last breath. We will miss him terribly and have a void in our hearts but are so blessed to have had him in our lives for the past 65 years.
We love you My Heartbeat, My Best Friend, Daddy, Papa, Uncle Terry, Brother, and Friend.
Memorial service will be at Valley Assembly of God Church, 15618 E Broadway Ave. Thursday, January 6th at 6pm, Pastor Jim Parker officiating.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Terry Hottman Sr Memorial Fund at Spokane Teachers Credit Union.
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Charity Hottma-Williamson
January 2, 2018
7 years and it hasn't gotten any easier. My heart hurts and I wish you were here. I think of you everyday, miss you all the time and love you more than I could ever say. I hope I make you proud.
Looking forward to our reunion, Dad.
Always your baby girl, Charity
February 24, 2015
I love you brother and I do miss you.
February 20, 2015
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Karey Brown
July 3, 2012
So I must let you know things are not the same with you gone. I miss you sooo much you put laughter in my life your infectious. I'm blessed to have had such an awsome unchel like you. When I went through tough times I knew I could call you up & you would know just what to say. You would strenghten me with the Lord. Things are kinda though for me right now I wish you were here with a BIG HUG & a classic Unchel T joke its just not the same being home with out you... I know you are enjoying your new life with our father soon I will be there with you. I miss you sooo much..<3 klb
Charity Hottman-Williamson
March 2, 2012
Hey Dad, The other day Jeff tried to install a new light fixture in Harry's (Jeric) room. Well, you know how well that went. He even shocked himself, classic Papa, even Harry said so. It should have been you and Jeff working on it together, not just Jeff, he even made it where when Harry turned on his lamp, downstairs, in his room, the upstairs t.v. shut off! I'm not kidding! I know you know I'm not kidding, because I know you were watching, saying "ay yi yi, well I don't know, geesh!", giggleing, cheeks red, and with a BIG smile on your face, while still complimenting Jeff for trying always being uplifting...just like always. I miss that, I miss you so much (and not just cuz of all the things that need to be fixed around the house). Even though you're not physically here I know you saw George's (Bryce) first year of football. He was so good, I know you're proud. George often said he wished you were in the stands. You were such a good influence on those boys, I want so much for them to be just like you, and I want for Charlie and Randy (Paytn and Jenna) to marry a man like you. Charlie is having a great year in soccer and Randy has discovered cheerleading...so cute Papa, but again, I know you've seen it all. I love you Daddy so much! I know heaven is perfect now and I can't wait to see you again someday, I bet you were excited to see Aunt Joyce! We miss her too. Finally, someone for you to play cards with! I love you! I know I keep saying that, but I do so much! I'm glad you and mom told us you loved us everyday and I know I always said it back, so there was never a question how we felt about eachother. Thanks for that. Nothing is left undone. Keep watching us Papa, I don't want you to miss out on anything...I love you forever! Love your Chee
Sandy Smith
March 1, 2012
Brother, there are so many times I want to pick up the phone and call you. I miss you and always will. Your little sister.
I could never have asked for a better brother.
Marion Hottman
February 28, 2012
My Friend, My Love, My Life My everything,will never be the same.. We had it all and I must go on without you, I must leave the past behind and move to a new beginning without my soulmate,How do I continue when my heart stopped beating when you left for a far better place then here. I know there's more to do down here and I will try to hear the Lords voice and answer his call.. I love and miss you so much. Your touch , your smile , your lips and your sweet spirit , you my sweet will always be the love of my life.. Your Seahag forever!!!!
Sandra Smith
February 13, 2012
I miss you brother. Give Joyce a big hug from us. I bet it was like you just got to heaven and before you knew it you turned around and Joyce was there too! Love you so much. Your little sister. Thank you for all your love.
Hoss
January 3, 2012
Over the years I lost touch with you and Marion. You will never know you much you impacted my life. The wisdom you shared with me as a young man I use often. I know your having a blast in heaven! See ya soon bro Terry!
jesse wisemore
January 2, 2012
When my heart was breaking and I was down, you were the one to turn up my frown. Always a joke and not all were good, but you were the one that always understood. My pain and my heart needed to mend, god sent me to you a non judgement friend. You listened to everything I had to say, there are things between you and me to this day. You showed me you cared and your love it shined through, heaven was blessed the day it got you. Love and miss you uncle Terry. Jdw.
Jeric (Harry) Williamson
January 23, 2011
I miss my grandpa. He touched my heart every day. i miss his voice .Thankyou guys for all the love and support.
David Brown
January 16, 2011
Uncle Terry you have a masive hug that i will never forget,you have a masive heart i will never forget,you have a masive smile that i will never forget, i was a small child when you first threw me around,you were that one that never let me down you stood there to help me many times when i fell i am so very proud to call you my uncle
Jeric (Harry) Williamson
January 15, 2011
Thank you all with all the nice things you have said my grandma is touched. I just want to hear his voice so much. I loved my grandpa soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much. today i have been thinking how proud my grandpa was of us grandchildren. But im glad i got to say i love him and give him my laast kiss :(
legacy lives in us
Karey Brown
January 13, 2011
TERRY HOTTMAN SR.
The peace that surpasses all understanding, resides here.
Grace resides here.
Confort resides here.
Forget & Forgiveness resides here.
Abundant LOVE resides here.
Truth resides here.
A kind heart resides here.
The word of God resides here.
A smile & a hug resides here.
A silly joke resides here.
And that man of God resides in us
all to carry on his legacy.
Of being more Christ like.
Karey L. Brown
Let your light shine!
In honor Of
a GREAT man!
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on the way hm.from oue summer stay w/you summer of 2007.Old faithful no pun intented!
Karey Brown
January 13, 2011
Hey Unchel Terry, I will miss you soo much.Sorry I was unable to be there for you. I don't want to say good by, becauce I know some day I will see you again. I am overwhelmingly proud to be your neice, I can honestly say you are my favorite Unchel. You blessed my life in sooo many ways. You blessed the lives of my boys. They love you sooo much. Shannon said to me "Mom don't cry Unchle Terry's in heaven we will see him again." (He always knows what to say). As a child I remember how you were the life of the party. Yould chase us kids around with a hose, it was never a dull moment. You were the BIGGEST KID there, Your laugh will miss soo I can hear it right now, that smile infectious. I guess my only wish was for my boys to know you more, I'm forever greatful they new you for even a short time. Because there will always be a bit of you in them, I no a bit of you is in me. You are like a vires, once you get in you grow in our hearts. You loved all even those who had done wrong or hurt you. You showed sooo many it IS POSSIBLE to be more like Christ. Your light ALWAYS shined, and it did not go out after you went on. Cause a bit of you is in all of those whom you loved. Your light shall continue to shine through us.
OH i got one 4 you, Howed the chicken cross the road? With his feet! Ha,Ha!
I love you VERY much & will miss you. See you soon!
Lots "0" Love Your Neice Karey L. Brown
January 10, 2011
The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Washington State Veterans Cemetery extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Terry Hottman, Sr. for your loss, to honor his service to our country and our patriotic hero.
Linda Anne House, Founding Member
Tifany Kopf
January 9, 2011
You and Marion are the most kind, loving people. I miss you so much but know you are in a better place and with my brother now in heaven. I appreciate the support and positive words you shared with me over the years. I praise God I was blessed to know you. Thank you for the laughs and for giving me my best friend Charity. She is an amazing person and part of your legacy.
Kermit Brown
January 9, 2011
Uncle Terry, we will miss your kooky scare tactics, your love of card games, and your huge open heart that welcomed everyone into your home. You showed me how to be a quiet man while still showing others how to love unconditionally. I miss your choking hugs when ever I came to visit, it always felt like I had come home from a long trip. Thanks for being a great Uncle. Love Kermit Brown Jr. (Kaiserslautern, Germany)
Brenda Barry
January 7, 2011
My Uncle Terry and Aunt Marion new what family was all about. They have kept Grandma Brown's legacy alive by opening there heart to any and everyone they came in contact with. They would both do anything for you. I know I wanted to be there. The last time I called my Aunt and Uncle was on Christmas day to wish the family happy holidays. One thing I missed though was having my Uncle answer the phone phone and say "hello hun"!
I love you Uncle Terry forever!
God has you now!
I know I willmeet you up in heaven someday!!!!
Barry Adams
January 6, 2011
To the Hottman family –
I’m Terry’s cousin who unfortunately should have taken the time to know him but didn't. Truly I missed out on something and someone unique and who meant so much to all of you. This was my loss but will eagerly look forward to the day I get to see him in heaven. Reading all of the posts, he was obviously a very special and loved individual. I live in the Seattle area and tried calling him a couple of months ago to discuss our ancestors and our genealogy but there was no answer. I put off calling again thinking I would get in touch with him later. My procrastination has made my hopes in talking with him, after so many years, impossible. I so hoped to learn more about his mother, father and all of you. My prayer now is that all of you will console in our Lord Jesus and find his peace through this painful event. I hope one day to meet all of you.
Barry R. Adams
January 5, 2011
Dad, Thank you for being such a great father. It has been such an honor being your daughter. I witnessed first hand the love and respect you have for mom, your joy in raising us and your pride in becoming a papa. You have shown me what it means to truly love someone and how to make a relationship last. You are the most gentle and tender-hearted person I've ever met. I love you dad and will miss you very much. Constance
Charity Hottman-Williamson
January 5, 2011
My Daddy, my Superman...I hope you know how much I love you and always will. I know you loved me too because you told me everyday of my life. I haven't figured out what I did that was so good to deserve you as my Daddy, but am thankful that God gave me you. I love you Papa, and so does 'George', 'Harry', 'Charlie', and 'Randy'.
Candy Pickett
January 5, 2011
Uncle Terry you were my favorite uncle and like a second father to me! I will miss you so much. The awesome things that people are saying about you are so true. I don't even know how to put into words what I am feeling. You are the best example of what a man (or actually anyone) should be. How you should treat your family/ friends/and even strangers. Everyone felt like they were your favorite...but you and I know who really was the favorite ;-). I love you and will think of you always. You have made a difference in so many lives - Thank you for all you have left us!
Shannon Tucker
January 5, 2011
I cannot even begin to explain the feeling of walking into the Hottman house, I was always welcomed liked family with a hug and warm smile, no matter how long it had been since my last visit. I dearly loved being in their home, not only for what they meant to me, but the way they treated and loved one another. Terry Sr was an amazing example of a husband, father, and human being. I feel so honored to have known and loved him, and know that he will continue to live on in the family he leaves behind. Marion, Terry, Charity, and Constance, I love you all and wish I could bring you some comfort. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
cathy dow
January 5, 2011
Terry you will be missed greatly. It has been such a honor knowing you for the last 44 years. I first was introduced to Marian and Terry the day they found out they were expecting Constance. Your family have been my family all these years. You have taught me so much. I can not express my deep feelings for you and your family. I will miss your jokes, your laughter, and your love for everyone. Your wisdom and understanding has been a inspiration to all that new you. You taught all of us how to treat your wife and children, and Marian has shown us how to treat her husband and children. The Lord blessed you with each other and he blessed me by allowing me to be part of your lives. Thank you for being part of our lives. I love you and will remember you with great joy. Cathy Dow
Jeff Williamson
January 5, 2011
Dad you have positively impacted so many lives with your endless love and compassion. A gentle giant leading by example in all facets of life. Thank you so much for taking me in as one of your own and teaching me how to become a better Man. I will always remember our heart to hearts and you will always be very special to me. Thank you for helping raise my kids, your grandkids. Not having you there will be tough on us all but will only bring us closer. Thanks for all your endless love and for calling me son. I love you.
~Jeff Williamson~
Alisha Bower
January 5, 2011
Uncle Terry...what else is there to say that hasn't already been said or felt! He was the most loving man I had ever met in my entire life I will always remember the love he showed not only me but everyone he came in contact with. He and Aunt Marion helped me through some rough times as I was growing up and I was always welcome to stay with them whenever I needed to get away. That will stay with me forever!! I love you Uncle Terry :(
With my deepest sympathy...
Rebecca
January 5, 2011
Aunt Marion,
My words alone cannot express my sympathy on the untimely and sudden death of your beloved husband, papa. To say that his time with us was far too short is an understatement. The reality is that he will be sorely missed by all who loved and knew him.
No doubt the outpouring of sympathy you have received since his parting from this world has been some sort of consolation. Hopefully it will serve as a reminder to you of how well-loved he was.
I hope that you and your family will find peace and comfort in knowing that he is with God and he is enjoying the rewards that awaited him.
May God bless you and your wonderful family.
Yours In Faith,
Rebecca Hoffmeister (Michelle and Richie's friend)
Michelle Green
January 5, 2011
Uncle Terry, you were one of the most influential person in my life. You played so many roles with so many people from fater, to counselor, to friend. Being around you made me want want to be a better pearson. I love you and will miss you each and every day!!!! Thank you for changing my life forever!!!!!
January 5, 2011
Terry you were a delight to have known and always such a joy to see when we came over to Dan and Rosemary's. Always helping them and everybody else out and never asking for anything in return. You were a dear sweet person that i know will be dearly missed by all who knew you. I know you will have a place in heaven !!!! Thank you for your kindness to Dan and Rosemary,
Love the Watson family.
terry Hottman jr.
January 5, 2011
IF U EVER WONDERED WHAT IT'S LIKE TO PERSONALLY KNOW YOUR HERO,JUST ASK ME, KNEW MINE FOR 40 YEARS. I WOKE UP WITH HIM I. THE NEXT ROOM FOR HALF MY LIFE. HE TOOK MY KIDS TO PRACTICE OR GAMES WHEN I COULDN'T. MY DAD WORKED OVERTIME WITH HOLES IN HIS BOOTS JUST SO I COULD HAVE THE LATEST AND GREATEST FASHION. HE TOLD MY MOTHER SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL EVERY MORNING FOR 44YEARS.HE ALWAYS TOLD ME I COULD DO ANYTHING,NEVER COMPLAINED WHEN IN PAIN AND LOVED UNCONDITIONALLY. I'LL MISS U DAD AND ONLY CAN HOPE TO B HALF THE HUSBAND, FATHER, BROTHER, AND FRIEND U WERE.
Dennis Taylor
January 5, 2011
Terry was a Godly man.He loved life and his family.He was a stranger to no one.He was one of the nicest people I have ever met.He had such a sweet spirit.I have known Terry and his family for nearly 30 years.Terry and Marion were like 2nd parents to me growing up.There door was always open.I will truly miss Terry but I know someday soon will see him again.
Nicole Roman
January 5, 2011
Papa was so loving and caring. There will be a void in my life now that he has passed. He was a friend, my favorite uncle, he was just like a grandpa to me. I will miss you terribly papa. You will always be in my heart and in my thoughts.
I love you so very much,
Nicole
Jamie Hottman
January 5, 2011
I am so very Thankful and Blessed that I am one of the lucky ones was fortunate enough to call him my Papa for the last 12 1/2 years. I love you Papa..
Our Family
January 5, 2011
Papa, You will be missed. You were a wonderful person and my kids will forever remember you! We love you and when we think of you our hearts will swell with warm feelings and our eyes with tears, not for that you are gone, but because you are with the father looking on at us smiling!
Charlene Roman
January 5, 2011
I have loved very few as much as him. He was certainly one of the most loving, generous, and wise men that I have ever known. He was like a dad to me and I know many others felt the same. No one could ever take his place.......
Tony Hix
January 5, 2011
Uncle Terry was an amazing man! I don't know what could be added to what was written in this obituary. It says it all real well. He was a real teddybear. A very compassionate, loving man. I miss him.
With much love,
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