Terry Anthony DeVetter
Terry Anthony DeVetter, a long-time resident of Austin, went to be with our Lord on March 28, 2023. He was 81.
Terry was born in Rock Island, Illinois, the son of Walter and Jeanne DeVetter. He graduated from Alleman High School in 1960 and he served in the United States Navy from 1960-1964. He married the love of his life, Lou Ann, in 1966. He and his family formerly resided in Davenport, Iowa where he worked for Eagle Signal. His job transferred him and his family to Austin in 1976, where he continued to work for Eagle Signal but then later worked for and retired from WorldCom/MCI. Terry enjoyed fishing, woodworking and spending time with family after his retirement.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lou Ann; 3 children; daughter, Carrie Hopp and husband Kirk of Leander; son, Scott DeVetter and wife Kelly of Austin; and daughter, Tammy Van Houten and husband Brad of Round Rock; 7 grandchildren; grandson, Travis Hopp and wife Dannielle of San Antonio; grandson, Brandon Hopp and wife Heather of Leander; grandson, Justin DeVetter of Austin; grandson, Dylan Van Houten and wife Rylee of Austin; grandson, Bryce Van Houten of Round Rock; granddaughter, Jenna DeVetter of Austin and granddaughter, Kadie Van Houten of Round Rock; 1 great granddaughter, Ivy Hopp of Leander; and sister, Anne Jackson and husband Tommy of Leander.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home, in Pflugerville, Texas. Funeral services will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, April 7, 2023 at the funeral home. Entombment will follow at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery in Pflugerville, Texas.
Pallbearers are Scott DeVetter, Kirk Hopp, Brad Van Houten, Travis Hopp, Brandon Hopp, Justin DeVetter, Dylan Van Houten and Bryce Van Houten
For those desiring, memorial contributions can be made to Disabled Veterans-Wounded Warrior Project.
