He was born on Oct. 18, 1950 in Ottawa, Kan., to Curley and Priscilla Deanne Gilliland Lightle. They moved to Hermiston in 1953 where he has lived since. Terry graduated from Hermiston High School in the class of 1968. He always told his sister he graduated with a wonderful group of people that he loved dearly. He always looked forward to his high school reunions. When he talked about the past he always shared how much he enjoyed “dragging the gut” in his 1954 Chevrolet convertible, his pride and joy. Terry served in the United States Navy from 1968 until his honorable discharge in 1970. He returned to Hermiston and started his own painting business. Terry took great pride in his work and was soon known as one of the best painters around. He was a perfectionist and this quality brought him a great deal of work by way of referrals from happy clients. Terry loved hunting, his dogs, and fishing. He looked forward to the annual Morgan Lake fishing trip every year.
Terry we will miss you and your quick wit, you will live on in our heart, rest in peace.
He is survived by his mother: Deanne Lightle; son: Daniel; sister: Kristy & her husband Tom; nephews: Travis Christian and his wife Heather, Ryan Christian; niece: Lori Lightle; very close extended family: Don and Mary Ann Christian.
Terry was preceded in death by his father, Curley and brother, Rick.
A celebration of life graveside service with military honors will be held on Friday, Sept. 9, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Hermiston Cemetery in Hermiston.
Friends and family are invited to a no host gathering following the graveside at Stockman’s to continue sharing memories and stories.
Those who wish may make contributions in his memory to Alzheimer’s Research.
Please sign the online guest book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
