Terry Thomas Edward Stephenson

Terry Stephenson passed away suddenly at the Claresholm Hospital on Thursday, August 11, 2011 at the age of 61 years. Terry is lovingly remembered by his children Tammy and Bart, his grandson Chase, his brother and sisters Rick, Darlene and Bev, his mother Iowne, aunts, uncles, family, dear friends and his past partners Myrna and Bonnie. He was predeceased by his father Earl, Uncle Philip and other family members and friends.

A Celebration of Terry’s Life will be celebrated with the family at Big Al’s, 1915 – 31 Street SE, Calgary on Sunday, August 21, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The family would really appreciate receiving pictures of Terry with a story or a memory written on the back of the picture.

Interment to follow in Sidney, Manitoba on Saturday, September 17, 2011, 1:30 - 3:30, Sidney Community Hall. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly to his children Tammy or Bart to assist with the legal fees regarding the lawsuit against Terry that has been continued against his Estate.

BIOGRAPHY

Terry was born in Carberry and lived in Sydney, moving to Portage La Prairie as a young child. He was not afraid to get his hands dirty and work long hard hours. One way or another he would find a way to complete the Job or Task. "It can’t be done" was never an option. He loved the farm life, the animals (especially the horses) and the country living.

Terry attended school until grade 8 when he began work at the family farm. At the age of 17, he purchased his first Bike, a Harley 250 Sprint. He was married at 19 and started his bike adventures, traveling all over north America on the bikes before settling to have two children then moving out west as a glass worker. He put his bike life on hold while he helped his kids start their bike adventures. As they grew up, he drove truck and got back into Bikes and travelling. Terry has traveled to the warmer climates for the past few winters and attended several rally’s and rides. He will be missed by many! Terry lived hard, played hard and rode hard. He liked to dish out the jokes and took them with a smile. Terry’s life is what he wanted and even with death his wishes were granted!