Joseph Terrance McKittrick

15, 2023. Terry was born August 30, 1935 to Joseph and Grace McKittrick in Memphis, TN. He

attended seminary from age 14 to age 22, when he decided he no longer wanted to be a

Franciscan priest. He started teaching in 1960, moved to Dinuba in 1963 to teach at Dinuba

High School, was principal of Lovell Continuation High School from 1974 to 1989, and was

Vice Principal of El Monte Elementary School from 1989 until his retirement in 1995. During his

career as an educator, Terry earned his Masters and Doctorate degrees in Education Administration.

Terry joined the Kiwanis Club of Dinuba in 1974 and was very active both locally and in the

Division until his health declined in 2012, including stints as Dinuba Kiwanis President and Lt.

Governor of Division 18. He was also heavily involved in the Dinuba community, serving

several years on the City Council and including two terms as the City Mayor. Terry was proud

of the community and the many accomplishments achieved during his tenure. He was named

Dinuba Senior Citizen of the Year in 2004. He entered Dinuba Healthcare in 2015 and the family is eternally grateful to the staff for the

wonderful care they provided to him and his family during his almost nine years there.

Terry is survived by his daughter, Michele Gary (Reese), of Pilot Hill, CA and his sister, Katherine

Drouin, of Madison, AL, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by

his cherished brother, Leo McKittrick, his beloved wife, Nancy McKittrick, and his precious son,

Chris McKittrick. A memorial service will be held on January 6, 2024 at 10:00 am at Palm United Methodist

Church in Dinuba, CA. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Open Gate

Ministries, 511 North “K” Street, Dinuba, CA 93618.

Terry was a beloved member of the Dinuba community and will be greatly missed by many.