Terry Hull

He spent the summers of his youth on his family’s ranch with his aunt and uncle in the hill country of Bandera, Texas – a place that remained special to him his entire life.

Terry was a lifelong learner. He went to college at Texas A&M and eventually went on to earn two undergraduate degrees (zoology and physical therapy) and two masters degrees (physiology and sports medicine).

While at Texas A&M, he met the love of his life, Linda, on a blind date. Despite being from rival schools (he was an Aggie and she was a Longhorn from the University of Texas), they hit it off and married in 1969. They celebrated 57 years of marriage just a few days before his passing.

Terry was in the Air Force for over 20 years as a physical therapist, stationed in Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, the Philippines, and finally Colorado. He retired as a Major at the Air Force Academy. He was actively involved in research, including biofeedback, hyperbaric treatment, and acupressure. After retiring, he went on to teach in the masters program at the University of Colorado as well as anatomy/physiology at Colorado College. He finished his career working at the VA hospital as a physical therapist.

Kind and caring by nature, Terry enjoyed helping others with everything from mechanical repairs to medical problems. Forever a teacher, he didn’t just help you – he educated you. Terry was the original A.I.

It was a lifelong dream for Terry to live in Colorado – a dream that he got live out for the last 40 years with his family.

He was actively involved at Sunrise Methodist Church singing in the choir for decades and then helped found Heartsong Church where he served as administrator.

Terry and Linda expanded their family by sponsoring Air Force Academy Cadets, who have continued to be a part of their life.

Terry was physically active his whole life. He was a competitive bowler and racquetball player – touring on teams while in the Air Force. He was an adventurous hiker - hiking many of the Colorado 14ers with his daughter Jenny and son Travis. For many years, as scoutmaster, he shepherded scouts up and down Pikes Peak every Memorial Day and led them over hundreds of miles of trails at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.

He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman. He hunted deer, elk, and wild boar in Texas and Colorado, and fished everywhere, including many trips fishing for salmon and halibut in Alaska. Friends and family often had the opportunity to make sausage with Terry – a ritual that began early in life, using a much-coveted family recipe.

Despite being a hunter, Terry loved caring for animals. He had a particular soft spot for tiny little Toy Fox Terriers, and spent many a night cuddling his dogs while watching TV.

He was part of a bridge group of close friends who played cards monthly and traveled together for 40 years.

He was a passionate sports fan. He loved rooting for the Broncos and his favorite college teams, especially with his son Travis and neighbor Doug.

Terry is survived by his wife Linda Hull, his daughter Jenny Dennis, his son Travis and daughter-in-law Cheryl, his grandsons John “JJ” Dennis and Jose Dennis, his sister-in-law Beth, and his nieces and nephews.