Terry Lee Casey

Terry Lee Casey, 69, of Tieton, Washington passed away at the University of Washington Hospital on October 12, 2023. His family was at his side. Terry was born in Yakima, Washington to Ewell and Mary Jean Casey of Tieton, Washington on March 1, 1954. He graduated from Highland High School in 1972. He was active in middle school playing basketball and a member of the Future Farmers of America. Terry was an extremely proud recipient of his Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scouts award and had a passion for the outdoors. After Terry graduated from Central Washington University in Recreational Sciences he became a park ranger at Dungeness Recreation Area in Sequim, Washington for 11 years. The Casey family then moved back to Tieton, Washington where Terry returned to farming apples on his family's orchard.

Terry met the love of his life while racing around in his car and saw a girl riding her horse. Terry married Joanne Funkhouser on June 25, 1977. They then had a daughter, Sarah Rae, in 1980 and 3 years later a son, Christopher, in 1983. Terry shared his love of sports with his daughter and reading comic books with his son. He was very proud of his children.

Terry loved his family very much. His sense of humor was a bit odd which was wonderful. Terry was a very strong, common sense kind of guy. He loved to bird hunt with his (Czech) Chesky Fousek dogs, Faro and later Caro. Even with lifelong health problems he traveled with his family and loved seeing historically significant places. Terry enjoyed hearty food and often included hot sauces to spice it up.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Sarah Rae and his parents. Terry is survived by his wife, Joanne of 46 years; his son Christopher Lee, daughter-in-law Esther, granddaughter Gwendolyn Rae, and his grandson, Calvin Lee, his sister Diane Blomberg and her husband, Henry, and their children Kayce (John) Williams and Joseph (Deeann) Blomberg. Along with numerous nieces and nephews and their families.

A graveside committal service for Terry will be held Saturday, November 11, 2023 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM at West Hills Memorial Park, 11800 Douglas Rd., Yakima, WA 98902. Following the graveside committal service will be a celebration of life from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Keith & Keith Funeral Home, 902 West Yakima Ave, Yakima, WA 98902. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.keithandkeith.com for the Casey family.