Terry A. Townsend

Surrounded by loving family and friends, Terry A. Townsend, 58, of Naches, went to be with the Lord on November 9, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 10, 1952 in Yakima to Wilbur and Norma (Krein) Townsend.

Terry spent most of his life in the Yakima Valley, which he loved. He spent three years working in Alaska as an operating engineer, then returned to the Valley to be closer to his family and chose to drive a truck. In 1990, he met the love of his life and his soul mate, Sherry Bateman. They were married February 14, 1991. Terry and Sherry have spent the past 20 years enjoying traveling, fishing, hunting, camping and, most of all, riding Terry’s Harley with friends. Terry lived life to the fullest and was frequently the life of the party. He especially enjoyed singing Karaoke on the weekends with his buddies at the Walkabout in Naches. Terry made many dear friends during the last six years while driving for Ace Hardware. He will be greatly missed by all.

Terry is survived by his wife, Sherry Townsend of Naches; son, Jared Townsend of Bend, Ore.; step-children: Debra Drady of Naches, Jim Lark of Houston, Texas, and Vikki (Tony) Bookout of Yakima; brother, Monte (Jennifer) Townsend of Selah; sisters, Karen Toth of Yakima and Jodi (Dick) Graff of Yakima; also nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Norma Montgomery, and his father, Wilbur Townsend.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Brady and the staff at Yakima Hematology and Oncology, Dr. Clary and staff at North Star Lodge, Yakima Regional staff and hospice nurse, Joanne, for their loving care. To share a memory of Terry, visit www.langevin-mussetter.com.

Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 12, 2010 at Langevin- Mussetter Funeral Home, Yakima.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 13th at Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Terrace Heights Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Terry’s name to the American Cancer Society, in care of Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home, 1010 W. Yakima Ave., Yakima, WA 98902.

Arrangements under the direction of Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home, Yakima, WA.