Terrence Anthony Menstell

Terry is survived by his wife of 35 years, Leslie; his mother Marian; brother Steve; sisters Virgina and MaryLynn; his children Elizabeth (Tyler) and Katharine, and his grandson August. He was preceded in death by his father Robert and his brother John.

A proud graduate of the Culinary Arts program at Seattle Central College, Terry worked professionally as a chef in a variety of Seattle-area establishments ranging from the Seattle Sheraton Hotel, the Lakes Club and the Harbor Club to senior living communities including - Madison House - Kirkland, Queen Anne Manor Senior Living, and Sunrise Senior Living - Mercer Island and Bellevue.

A loving and dependable son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, son-in-law, brother-in-law, co-worker, and boss, Terry always lent a cheerful and generous helping hand - from picking staff up and driving them to work on snowy early mornings, dead car battery rescues to computer troubleshooting, multiple household dump runs, and moving day help - truck and heavy lifting all included.

A memorial service will be held at Fauntleroy Church, UCC, 9140 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136 in West Seattle at 12 noon on January 20, 2024 followed by a light lunch.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to FareStart: https://www.farestart.org/donate.