I was deeply shocked and saddened to learn of Terry’s passing last night at our 50th high school class reunion.  I had hoped Terry and Ann would be there to reminisce at the reunion.  

Terry was a constant friend and companion throughout all my years at Huntington Township and Huntington County Community HS.  He was supportive, caring, and loved to have a good time, but also was no stranger to hard and sometimes very physical work.  I could not have asked for a more kind and loyal friend.

Miss you Terry.

Terry, TO, Face, Little Buddy, all were names used for our friend. Face got this name at Furniture Market.  Kent, Gary, Bob, Terry and I would all go to Furniture Market in North Carolina. We would stay in a private home.  When trying to figure out who should take a shower first, we all thought Terry should as it wouldn’t take him too long to wash his hair. Terry said yes, except that it would him take a long time to wash his face because it starts at the back of his head.  Hence, the name “Face”. T.O. loved to play games.  In cards, he would say “Let’s play, I feel lucky”.  Win or lose, he just enjoyed being together with friends. Terry will be greatly missed.  I have been so blessed to call him my friend.  Von

It was fun to go to the store and work. Terry had a much more casual approach to business than I was accustomed to. I still miss his makeover ideas, the Davis lunch breaks, the corn soup, the big sales events, euchre after lunch and so much more. It is a blessing to know he was a man of faith.  He will be missed by so many.  Lynn

Terry was the best friend anyone could have. Rest in peace.



 On birthdays, Grandpa would let the birthday person choose where to eat.
 Whenever I was home sick from school and my parents had to go to work, Grandpa Terry would come stay with me. Most of the time he brought me donuts from Heyerlys even though I was sick and he would watch tv with me all day.
 Grandpa Terry made the best popcorn at his store or at home or at Jellystone.
 I loved to play Skip-Bo with him. I (Andrew) would always win in Skip-Bo.
 I liked to watch Price Is Right with him. He was very good at the Showcase Show Down prices.
 He always came to our cheer, choir, basketball, football, and baseball games. After some games he and Grandma would give us a ride home and stop to buy me ice cream.
 I liked to go to Grandpas church and sit with him while grandma sang in the choir and eat donuts with his church friends.
 I liked to eat lunch at the JellyStone cafe with grandpa because if Grandma was working, Grandpa would just take me up there for lunch.
 He was good at grilling hamburgers and hotdogs, and chicken on the grill.
 I liked to wake up at their house because grandma would be cooking and grandpa would be just sitting in his chair drinking coffee and he would always say something funny and Grandma would say “Now, Terry...”
He was always loving and excited to see us.
When we would get suckers at the Jellystone store grandpa would take us to every playground in the park to play.
Mini golf with grandpa was always followed with ice cream.
When we would come to the furniture store to visit grandpa he had a giant fountain by the door that he gave us coins to throw into and then we had fun splashing the water at each other.
We played golf cart games like hide and seek and scavenger hunts and if grandma wasn’t with us we would have races.
When we stayed overnight it was fun to wake up and get into bed with grandpa and grandma and snuggle and watch cartoons.
Grandpa had an annual bet with us grandkids about when the last of the snow would be gone.


More dad memories:I always enjoyed going to breakfast with Dad. I enjoyed going to work with him and working at the store with him and Grandpa. He taught Staci and me to water ski. He taught us how to work hard all week so we could relax on the weekends.  He taught us the value of family vacations. I always enjoyed Lake Michigan fishing trips. Dad was a great Grandpa to all of his grandchildren.
Terry was liked by everybody that he came in contact with.  He made it a point to not leave anyone out.  In all the time that I knew Terry I never heard anyone say anything negative about him.  
Terry and I always had LONG golf cart rides when we visited Jellystone.  Just when you thought you were going back to the lot, he would drive right past his property like it did not exist, and take another lap around the entire park.  Many people complain about their in-laws.  This was NEVER the case for me.  Terry was my Boss before I married his only daughter and he always treated me like family.  I will forever hold his memories close to my heart.  Josh
He was the only one who called me Jenny-girl. He would always get this ornery look on his face about the time he pulled some shenanigans, usually while playing a card game.  Jenny
Grandpa liked to shoot squirrels with his nerf guns when they were at his bird feeders. He liked to work outside and especially liked mowing his big yard.
He told silly Campfire stories. He always took all of us grandkids on the golf cart to get suckers. He let us pick whichever one we wanted. I liked jumping from the side of the pool to grandpa’s arms.
 Grandpa taught me how to drive golf cart and put gas in it
 I learned how to fish, I got to watch grandpa fillet the catch, and he taught me how to maintain my own fishing equipment. He bought me my first fishing pole and made me my own tackle box


I enjoyed going to Baxter’s Restaurant with him on Saturday’s before he would take me to work with him. I would sit and listen to him and his MANY friends talk and drink coffee. Everybody loved my dad everywhere we went. When we would go on vacations, we would often stop at his long lost buddy’s house for a visit or dinner. It was normal to be in another state and hear a stranger call my dad’s name-he knew everyone it seemed.

Thursday’s were my favorite days because Mom would go in to work early and Dad would take us to breakfast before school. Most days we went to the Sweet Cup. He would always get 2 cinnamon rolls and as I remember he would have them eaten and coffee gone by the time it took me to look over all the delicious options unable to decide which donuts I wanted. He would never yell or be frustrated at my indecisiveness, he would just say “get what you always get” with a wink to the patient lady behind the counter. He was patient but don’t you dare “dilly dally.” He was fair, but firm.

Dad has always been loving and welcoming. Always ready to help when needed. In his retirement years, he helped us with mundane tasks that busy parents don’t get to, like take a grandchild’s bike to the shop to get fixed. He would take my car when I came to visit and fill it up, wash it, check tire pressure, and often leave a little cash in the console. He spoiled me to think that all men did that, well that was a hard lesson for me to learn when married. I had to fill up my own tank?!  Dad just did that every week for Mom and often for me, that’s what I expected. Watching the way my dad loved my mom made me realize the important qualities I would need a husband to have for that kind of marriage. My dad was simple and quiet about his faith, he modeled forgiveness, peace, and love for all. I am truly blessed to have been raised by such an amazing man. He was made perfect for his purpose in this world, his purpose to love on people.


A Collection of Memories from Family and Friends
Monday was our anniversary. The card Terry gave me really sums up the 47 years we’ve had together: 
“It’s special to share our hopes and dreams and all that comes our way,
With a love that you and I both know grows deeper day by day.”  I’ll miss you heart of my love.
Memories of Dad:
I used to think my Dad was the strongest man in the world when I was younger. I continued to see that strength not so much as physical as he aged, but as mental strength.

Some of my favorite memories include when he taught me how to ride a bike by pushing me down a small hill and yelling pedal at me. He taught me how to fish and made me put the worm on the hook. For some reason, dad must have been really worried about me being in a canoe by myself and not knowing what to do if I flipped it over because I vividly remember time and time again having to practice flipping a canoe in deep water with him down at the pond. Being little; falling off my bike, touching worm goo, and being underneath a flipped canoe terrified me, but it was comforting to know that the strongest man in the world was standing next to me during all those scary firsts. When I was ready to learn to drive, I was lucky enough to have a dad who drove a hearse minivan to deliver furniture, so that of course was the first vehicle he taught me to drive in. Dad was practical, considerate, and kind. He would take us kids to visit friends and great grandparents in the nursing home. He taught me not to quit that first job when I thought it was too tough, and tried, tried, tried, to teach me to be tidy and keep a clean room!



Our hearts were truly saddened by Terry's passing. He was an integral part of our lives during the first years of our business.  Ann and I predicted Josh and Staci's marriage and were pleased when they found each other and made it happen! We share the bond of friendship and grandchildren. Please know that you are all in our prayers. God bless you all as you mourn the loss of Terry. 
 Love, Christine and Dan Hunt

I’m so very sorry to hear about Terry’s passing. He was my first boss and first true mentor. He taught me the fundamentals of craftsmanship and customer service and was an icon in our hometown. I wish I could be home in Indiana with you all. I have an assignment next week in Korea or else I’d definitely be there to show support. He had a great heart and cared to provide comfort for the people in our community. Working with him was a privilege and I will miss him dearly.

Dear Ann, 
I am so sorry to hear of Terry's passing. Too young too soon. I pray Gods' comfort and peace to surround your family and close friends. Terry was such a "smiler"... may your memories of him walk with you through the coming days ahead.

Ann and family, Rick and I are very sorry to hear of Terry’s passing.  We have many good memories of being neighbors at Yogi.  Terry always had a friendly smile and a wave each time we saw him.  He will truly be missed.

Ann, words can never begin to Express our feelings.  We loved Terry like a brother.  He was always smiling and waving anytime he saw us. He will be greatly missed.  Love and prayers for you and your family. 


Dear Ann and Family,   So very sorry to hear about Terry's passing. Always loved going to Markle Furniture and seeing  his smiling face. He was sure a great guy. Love ,Hugs and prayers to all of you.                                                                                                                      

Terry helped us get our lot and became a friend such a sweet man we’ll miss u lot 1130

Prayers for you and your family at this time of Terry’s passing.   Tamera Parker and family

Sorry to hear of Terry's passing..our prayers are with you and your family..I worked for Terry helping deliver furniture for a part time job after my retirement..something to do..he was kind enough to give me the job. He was a kind man ..may God bless you and your family..

Terry will always be remembered at Jellystone park,  he helped us to buy our 2nd park model and everytime we seen him on his golf cart, he always had a smile and a wave. God has another angel now and Terry is walking the streets of Gold. Prayers for peace and comfort to the family.. God Bless. 

I was sorry to hear of Terry’s passing. He was so kind to me when I purchased furniture following my husbands death (Stan Thomas).  I’m sure you have many memories of Terry. My brief encounter with him made an impact. 
Praying the Lords comfort for your family. 
Cindy (Cummins) (Thomas) McKay

Dear Ann and family,  We are so sorry to read of Terry's death.  You have our deepest sympathies.  Art & Jo Kline

Ann,  I'm praying for you and your family as you honor and remember, Terry.  May those memories as well as your faith comfort you during this time and the days ahead.

Dearest Ann,  I have not known the two of you for a long time, but I have fond memories of you on our trip to Pigeon Forge.  Prayers for you and your family.
Love, Debbie

Dear Ann & Family,
I have good memories of Terry at Markle Furniture over the 26 years I was in Markle.  We delivered furniture together and I was glad to have a part time job at the furniture store.  I know Terry was a good husband, father, and grandfather.  I know what you are going thru it was two years ago that my wife Linda died.  I will keep you in my prayers that God will get you and the family thru this difficult time.
In Christian Love
Bruce Myers

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Terry E. Oden

12 julio, 1950 – 25 julio, 2019

Myers Funeral Home

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