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Terry Allen Isaac

1958 - 2019

Terry Allen Isaac obituary, 1958-2019, Penticton, Bc

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1958

DIED

2019

Terry Isaac Obituary

Terry Allen Isaac

Penticton, BC - Terry Allen Isaac of Penticton, BC, died on July 16, 2019 at the age of 60. Terry Allen Isaac was born to Edward and Patricia Isaac in Salem, Oregon on September 24, 1958. Terry will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his family and friends including his wife Kathleen, ex-wife Connie, mother Patricia Tomison (Vern), adopted father Jerry Rue (Mary-Anne), children Emily, Lucas, Daniel, and Evan, as well as his brother Ron (Victoria). He was sadly predeceased by his father Edward at the age of two.

Terry developed an interest in art at a very early age and wanted to be a cartoonist when he grew up. He was encouraged by his middle and high school teachers and was a 1976 graduate of McNary High School and 1980 graduate in secondary art education from Western Oregon University. His interests led him to surrealism and the art of Salvador Dali. He also started dabbling in the art of the natural world including painting birds. He taught middle school art at Judson for 7 years. A clerk at the then local Soaring Wings Gallery suggested he enter annual wildlife art stamp competitions and he won the Washington State Warm-water Fish Stamp on one of his first tries. This gave him confidence and from there, he continued to enter duck and fish stamp art competitions on the state and federal level.

In 1987, he enrolled in a workshop with famed Canadian wildlife artist Robert Bateman in Wyoming when his high school art teacher asked if he would take her place due to circumstances that prevented her attending. He agreed and his career blossomed from there. Mr. Bateman recommended a major art publisher, Mill Pond Press in Florida, publish his wildlife art and this launched his career. Terry became internationally known with his work sold and collected; from Christie's Auction House in London, to a large bank in South Africa, to American Airlines in Dallas, to China. Locally, his work was featured on the Salem Art Fair and Festival annual poster and a poster benefiting the Oregon Garden. Additionally, his work has been featured in magazines, including a cover of "Saturday Evening Post," and was featured on a segment of OPB's "Oregon Field Guide." He donated print proceeds to the National Institute of Health in support of breast cancer research in memory of his Aunt Millie. He was in high demand to teach painting workshops all over the US. His book "Painting the Drama of Wildlife Step by Step" was published by North Light Books in 1998. He also created the concept painting of the main character Aladar for Walt Disney Studios for a movie released in 2000 titled "Dinosaur." With that experience, his early ambition of being a cartoonist came to fruition. He returned grateful that he could use his own creativity to paint what he wanted. It was a wonderful experience for him.

Terry was married to Connie Toland from 1980 until 2003 and their beloved daughter Emily was born in 1992.

Later at a workshop in Penticton, BC, Canada, he met and married Kathleen Jagger. Two beloved sons were born from that union, Daniel and Evan and he acquired a step son Lucas Goulden.

Terry will be remembered for his artwork but also for his loving, generous, and giving spirit. He loved to write music and play guitar, "jamming" with friends. Terry had much more to give the world. He died unexpectedly from a heart attack in Penticton on July 16th, 2019. The artist statement on his website includes these words: "When it is my time to leave this world, I wish to do so knowing that I have left paintings that inspire others to appreciate the true wonder and beauty of the natural world."

Two celebrations of Terry's life will be held. One in Keizer, Oregon from 3 to 5 pm on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at the Keizer/Salem Area Senior Center, 930 Plymouth Dr NE, Keizer, Oregon. The other will be in Penticton BC, for more information please visit: https://www.providencefuneralhomes.com/notices/Terry-Isaac

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Statesman Journal on Aug. 4, 2019.

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Valorie

August 20, 2020

We are moving and you know when you move you start looking at the things around your home and wonder what to keep and what to not keep. In my office I have a lovely print of partridges on a fence done by Terry. I purchased it from him at an art show in White Rock, BC sometime ago - perhaps 2016 or 2017. I have loved this print since the moment I saw it and look at it every day as it hangs on the wall between my desk and my printer - a path well trodden. Looking at my art work there was no question of whether I would take or leave this print. In fact I thought I might acquire another print because if one is good two is twice as good. So here I am looking up Terry Isaac on the internet and what to I find but the sad news that he died unexpectedly last year.

I am so sorry for your loss - and the loss to the art world. If it is any comfort he left a mark as he passed this way and that is more than can be said for many.

Jan Paynter-Pfennig

December 3, 2019

My heart is heavy as I just learned today you are no longer with us. You left this world far too soon and certainly had so much more to share and give. Thank you for showing up so completely authentic and sharing your brilliance and gifts while being a kind and gentle man. My condolences to your wife, children, family, friends, fans and subject matter that might have had their portraits painted by you. You are and will continued to be loved and missed.

Terry and I went to school together from middle through high school. I am sorry we only saw each other a few times after that.

Lisa and George Hallmark

August 29, 2019

Yesterday afternoon, Lisa and I learned of Terry's passing. I first met Terry around twenty years ago at a print conference in Florida. I was already familiar with his wonderful work and was delighted to put a face with the name. We continued to see each other at various shows around the country, which gave us a chance to catch up.

Terry always had something complementary to say about another artist's work, he always had a smile on his face and his work was always the absolute best!

I have lost a friend, the art world has lost a tremendous artist and the world has lost the type of person we all should emulate.

May God bless his family and receive his soul.

George Hallmark

Thank you Terry!

Jason Collmann

August 15, 2019

I am totally shocked that Terry has passed! I had the good fortune to have some of my artwork in the same exhibition with him in the 1980's. He was always an inspiration to me and my art and an excellent acrylic painter. I'm totally bummed! Jason

Janet Toman

August 12, 2019

I was so sorry to learn that Terry passed away. I was fortunate that he and Ron were next-door neighbor boys to me. I am glad to have had a visit with him in Salem a few years ago and to learn more about him as a person and as a master artist. My heart goes out to Pat, Jerry, Ron, Terry's wife and children, and extended family. Some special memories include hearing Terry play the drums next door, seeing his fascination with robots, and hanging out with him and the other neighborhood kids. Terry was a warm individual with a spark for life and a great passion for his art. My deepest condolences.

Janet McComb

August 7, 2019

I was shocked and saddened to read about Terry's passing. My heart goes out to his family and friends. He was such a sparky, fun person; a light in the dark. We are fortunate to have his art and children to remember him by; he leaves a lasting legacy.

Jon Deming

August 6, 2019

You will be missed.

Robin Edgar

August 6, 2019

On behalf of the Edgar kids (Terry, Cheryl, Jay), I send my deepest and most sincere condolences. There are truly no words that can ease the void Terry has left behind. May the tears now being shed be replaced by smiles of a life well - lived and loved. You are all in my prayers.

August 6, 2019

My Mom Shirley and I both waited on Terry at the Orginal Pancake House!! What a wonderful man! So sorry to hear about his passing!!

Thoughts are with the family!!

Caren C

August 4, 2019

You were taken so early. You will be remembered by many for all your attributes you shared with others. God Bless.

Pat Tomison

August 4, 2019

I was so lucky to have been your Mom. My heart is shattered.

Sadie

August 4, 2019

Godspeed, Terry

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