Obituaries

Rest in peace, Terry!Terry and I met 25 years ago when we traveled together in a tour group through China, Nepal, Thailand, and India. I was a 22 year-old recent college graduate who decided to explore the world through travels. Since both of us were traveling alone without companions, we naturally became 'buddies' to sit together on the coach buses, planes, and elephants. Yes, we rode an elephant together in Jaipur, India... What a fun and lovely lady Terry was! We talked endlessly about Canada, China, Nepal, Thailand, and India, educating each other about what we both read and knew separately. We looked for each other when either of us were not around on time for tour, meal, or ride. She was such a good companion to travel with and a wonderful friend. She made me think that all Canadians are as nice, considerate, and friendly. And, that still holds true!We never talked too much about her family, so I had no idea. Frankly, it did not matter to me. I did not know that her husband Jack had passed away a couple of years before. I did not know that she came from a large family. I did not know much about her personal life until I just read her obituary. I just knew that she had a lot of class and a great attitude about all things, people and the world.We kept in touch every year by sending holiday cards, and she never skipped a single year, until now. She sent a detailed note each year updating me on her travels/adventures and some interesting thoughts. About 10 years ago, she mentioned how I was a young man who had just finished college when she and I first met. She was very happy for me then that I got married and had a son.Last year, when I received her holiday card, my ten-year-old son asked me who Terry was. My answer to him was, 'my best friend in Canada.' I will miss you my best buddy from Canada! RIP.

We lived next door to Terry for over fifteen years. Terry was a world traveler who read a lot and walked many miles. She was a dear lady and we will miss our conversations with her.