Comments on: Terry Wise

By: Dale & Pat Alber

Dale & Pat Alber — Sat, 07 Aug 2021 21:32:46 +0000

We met Mary & Terry when they joined our early morning coffee group. The group really enjoyed listening to Terry’s traveling adventures he loved to share. Some of our fond memories are the cookouts, where we all got to enjoy his amazing cooking talent. Another highlight, was when we all enjoyed a cruise to Hawaii. We will miss your smile & friendship.

By: Paul Keith

Paul Keith — Sat, 07 Aug 2021 19:43:32 +0000

Terry and I haven’t crossed paths in many years, but had always enjoyed our work relationship and I had a great deal of respect for his tenacity and sense of humor. His driving (at least in N.Y.) was another matter. I’ll never forget him running off the road on a freeway offramp and us ending up in a snow bank. That was fun trying to get the car back on the road. Terry wasn’t flustered at all and maintained his humor. He was fun to be around and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of meeting him

By: Leonice Ludwig

Leonice Ludwig — Sat, 07 Aug 2021 03:44:42 +0000

Love to be part of his life
And for him to let me drive his red car!

By: Dale & Pat Alber

Dale & Pat Alber — Sat, 07 Aug 2021 00:20:07 +0000

Our group first met Mary and Terry one morning at Panera and shortly afterwards they joined our group. Over the next several years, we talked about life experiences, family history and had cookouts where Terry shared and prepared special dishes for us. Our coffee group decided to go on an ocean cruise to the Hawaiian Islands. He shared many stories of his travels with us. Terry was such a remarkable friend and we will truly miss him at coffee.

By: Debbie Dademasch

Debbie Dademasch — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 17:32:50 +0000

I will always remember Terry’s integrity, wisdom and sense of humor. An inconic presence. He will be truly missed.

By: Penni Sheppard

Penni Sheppard — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:46:31 +0000

I have fond memories of Terry when he drove Mary’s van all the way to Colorado, and Mary and I sat in the back eating snacks and watching DVDs. Terry had a dry sense of humor, which I always appreciated. I miss him, but an thankful he is no longer suffering. By the way, Terry made the best margaritas ever with a special kind of salt on the rim.

By: Dale Johnson

Dale Johnson — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:45:19 +0000

Oh my I will always miss that big smile and his distinct voice. Oh and his love for cooking, What a great friend he will always be in my thoughts. He lives now without pain. RIP my friend.

By: Janice, Jeff and Jeff de Hart

Janice, Jeff and Jeff de Hart — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:21:44 +0000

Sometimes in life if you are lucky, your path will cross with another person and that person will leave a mark on your life that will forever change you for the better. For me and my family that was Terry. At the age of 25, I started working for Terry and he was the greatest boss ever. He taught me to be nice to everybody because you will never know who you will work for one day. He told me, if a manager can’t take a vacation, then he is not a good manager because his people are not well-trained. So many “Wise” words, that I lived by in my career for the past 25 years, thanks to Terry. However, his “Wise-dom” did not just stop at work, his love for travel and food was contagious. He gave me many recipes; my favorite is his “Wise Salsa”. His vacation photos from his trip across Canada, Jeff and I will never forget the turquoise water of Lake Louise in those photos. It is on our list of places to see. I love to travel; I credit Terry for planting that seed. I remember his excitement over the brochure for his beloved NSX. If you have never taken the curves in Via Verde with Terry at the wheel…that was always exciting. When Terry was traveling at one point, we “car sat” for him, much to Jeff’s excitement. Him attending my baby shower and his call to me in the hospital after I gave birth to Jeffrey. His and Mary’s last visit to our home meant so much to me. I could write so much about my friend Terry but I will end it here by saying he was a wonderful man and I am very lucky to have had him for a friend.

By: Lori Gaspara

Lori Gaspara — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 15:45:52 +0000

Goodbye to a wonderful boss and friend. You wore a smile every day and spread a spirit of kindness and love wherever you went. I’ll never forget that laugh. I will never forget You.

Lori

By: Monte Conrad

Monte Conrad — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 15:35:41 +0000

I always appreciated Terry’s sense of humor and zest for life when he came into Surf & Turf. He will be missed. Our condolences to all Terry’s family & friends.