Terry Douglas VanZee

Terry Van Zee died on September 15, 2014 in Boulder, Colorado. He was 62 years old. A memorial service will be held at 11am, Friday, September 19th at First Presbyterian Church in Boulder, CO, and at 11am, Tuesday, September 23rd at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Des Moines, IA.

Terry was born on April 24, 1952 in Des Moines, IA to Herman Van Zee and Katherine Vanderhart Van Zee. He graduated as valedictorian from Prairie City High School in 1970 and Central College in Pella, IA with a degree in physics in 1974. Terry was united in marriage with Lois Ann Venhuizen on June 29, 1974 in Fulton, IL. Terry worked with the Federal Aviation Administration as an Air Traffic Controller in Bismarck, ND and later, for Pella Corporation as a Customer Service Manager.

Terry was an active musician throughout his life, singing as a teenager, playing in a college band called Third Floor John, singing in church and community choirs. He volunteered his talents to the Songs of Love Foundation for ten years. Terry also enjoyed photography, hiking, fishing and anything involving the outdoors. His faith was always an important part of his life; serving as an elder, deacon, volunteer, choir member and missionary. He spent his last years volunteering at church, hospitals and for the hearing-impaired.

Terry is survived by his parents, Herman and Katherine Van Zee of Prairie City; son, Josh (Andrea) Van Zee of Ft. Collins; daughter, Sarah (Patrick) Jensen of Denver; sister Sandra (Robert) Wagaman of Prairie City; brothers Kent (Diane) Van Zee of West Des Moines; Alan Van Zee of Kauai; and Joel (Sarah) Van Zee of Walnut, CA; and grandson, Carter Van Zee of Ft. Collins.

A cremation has been entrusted to Howe Mortuary and Cremation Services in Longmont, Co. Contributions may be made to the Songs of Love Foundation through Westminster Presbyterian Church in Des Moines, Ia.

The family would like to thank the staff of Suncrest Hospice and Sunrise Assisted Living for their thorough care and comfort provided over the last several weeks.