Terry Riordan

Terry is survived by his wife of 67 years, Eldine Riordan (McMillan); their children Dan Riordan, Tim (Cheryl) Riordan, Marty (Lori) Riordan and Julie (Steve) Johnson; as well as nine grandchildren Adrian (Brittany) Riordan, Keegan (Nicole) Romero-Johnson, Eileen Mapes-Riordan (Maddie Soukup), Ben Riordan, Bailey (Michelle) Johnson, Lukas (Cayla) Riordan, Jarrett Riordan, Gabe Johnson, and Lydia (Gavin) Zylstra; six great-grandchildren Greyson, Landon, Sawyer, Tate, Bryson, and Nora. Terry has one surviving sibling Rick (Paula) Riordan; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Terry is preceded in death by his parents James and Cecilia (Busch) Riordan; nine siblings; and daughter-in-law, Lynne Mapes-Riordan.

Terry was born in 1934 and had ten siblings, preceded in death by nine. He grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan and raised his family nearby. After an early retirement from Kelvinator, Terry spent most of his time dedicated to his antique business and built a solid reputation on the quality of his work. He cared deeply about faith and family. Whether it was people or antiques, he understood the value in pouring time into the things he loved. He and his wife opened their home to over 25 foster children as well as raising their own children. After semi-retiring again from antiques, he and Eldine chose to spend the last 20 summers at Lake Leelanau. Terry was an avid hunter and an even bigger fan of “deer camp." He was known for his sense of humor, love of food, and best lap holder ever to his five great-grandchildren. Terry was married to the love of his life, Eldine, for 67 years. He became her main caregiver for the past eight years, and she continues to struggle with dementia. His love remained constant, patient, and protective, and the values he modeled to the end will live on through his family.

Visitation services for Terry will be held from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday June 30, 2026 at Cook Memorial Chapel (East Building), 4235 Prairie St. SW, Grandville, MI 49418. A Funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, with visitation from 10-11 a.m. prior to Mass, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish Church, 2700 Baldwin St., Jenison, MI 49428. The family also welcomes memories and messages at www.cookcaresgrandville.com in Terry's online guestbook.