BORN TO: Tracy Sherman and Zella Vilate Ashton Colvin
MARRIED TO: Andrew Terry, June 1954, Salt Lake City UT LDS Temple
Nyra Colvin Terry passed away on Tuesday, February 15 after a long battle with a difficult and challenging illness. She was 77 years old. Her patience and determination in the face of adversity set a wonderful example for all of her family and friends.
Nyra was born in 1933, the daughter of Tracy Sherman and Zella Vilate Ashton Colvin. She had two older brothers Harold and Curtis. They all lived and flourished on a small farm in the Pleasant View area of North Provo. Nyra attended the old Page Elementary School and Lincoln High School in Orem, graduating from Lincoln in 1951. She excelled in music and drama in her high school years. She was a wonderful pianist and a gifted singer, talents which were to provide fulfillment and happiness throughout her life.
After high school Nyra enrolled at BYU where she had a great learning and social experience. There she met Andrew Terry. After an interesting courtship, they were married in the Salt Lake Temple in June, 1954. They were blessed with two children – Susan and Brad, and eventually with grandchildren (7) and great grandchildren (6).
When Andy was inducted into the army in 1955, Nyra returned to BYU to complete her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. Ten years later she began her professional career as a second grade teacher in Richland, Washington. In addition to her teaching assignments she enrolled in graduate school, completing a Master's Degree in Counseling and Guidance, and eventually a Doctorate in Educational Administration. This led to many years as a successful principal in Ohio.
After retirement, Nyra and Andy spent four-and-a-half years as full-time ordinance workers in the Washington D.C. LDS Temple. They then returned to Provo settling in the North Edgemont area.
SURVIVED BY: her husband Andy, daughter Susan (Rick) Pawlowski, son Brad (Karyn) Terry, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: her parents and older brothers Harold and Curtis; and by a great grandson (Ashton Birk).
For the last several months Nyra has been a patient at Beehive Homes in West Provo. She received wonderful care from the staff who have treated her as one of their own. We, Nyra's family, express our gratitude for their loving kindness and care.
Funeral Services will be in the Edgemont 9th Ward Chapel at 4295 North Canyon Rd, Provo, on Monday, February 21st, at 11:00 a.m. Friends and family may visit on Sunday, February 20th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, in Orem, and on Monday, February 21st, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the church prior to the funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a contribution to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund in Nyra's memory. She was a tireless student throughout her life.
(obituary courtesy of www.WalkerBrothersMortuary.com)
MARRIED TO: Andrew Terry, June 1954, Salt Lake City UT LDS Temple
Nyra Colvin Terry passed away on Tuesday, February 15 after a long battle with a difficult and challenging illness. She was 77 years old. Her patience and determination in the face of adversity set a wonderful example for all of her family and friends.
Nyra was born in 1933, the daughter of Tracy Sherman and Zella Vilate Ashton Colvin. She had two older brothers Harold and Curtis. They all lived and flourished on a small farm in the Pleasant View area of North Provo. Nyra attended the old Page Elementary School and Lincoln High School in Orem, graduating from Lincoln in 1951. She excelled in music and drama in her high school years. She was a wonderful pianist and a gifted singer, talents which were to provide fulfillment and happiness throughout her life.
After high school Nyra enrolled at BYU where she had a great learning and social experience. There she met Andrew Terry. After an interesting courtship, they were married in the Salt Lake Temple in June, 1954. They were blessed with two children – Susan and Brad, and eventually with grandchildren (7) and great grandchildren (6).
When Andy was inducted into the army in 1955, Nyra returned to BYU to complete her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. Ten years later she began her professional career as a second grade teacher in Richland, Washington. In addition to her teaching assignments she enrolled in graduate school, completing a Master's Degree in Counseling and Guidance, and eventually a Doctorate in Educational Administration. This led to many years as a successful principal in Ohio.
After retirement, Nyra and Andy spent four-and-a-half years as full-time ordinance workers in the Washington D.C. LDS Temple. They then returned to Provo settling in the North Edgemont area.
SURVIVED BY: her husband Andy, daughter Susan (Rick) Pawlowski, son Brad (Karyn) Terry, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: her parents and older brothers Harold and Curtis; and by a great grandson (Ashton Birk).
For the last several months Nyra has been a patient at Beehive Homes in West Provo. She received wonderful care from the staff who have treated her as one of their own. We, Nyra's family, express our gratitude for their loving kindness and care.
Funeral Services will be in the Edgemont 9th Ward Chapel at 4295 North Canyon Rd, Provo, on Monday, February 21st, at 11:00 a.m. Friends and family may visit on Sunday, February 20th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, in Orem, and on Monday, February 21st, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the church prior to the funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a contribution to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund in Nyra's memory. She was a tireless student throughout her life.
(obituary courtesy of www.WalkerBrothersMortuary.com)
BORN TO: Tracy Sherman and Zella Vilate Ashton Colvin
MARRIED TO: Andrew Terry, June 1954, Salt Lake City UT LDS Temple
Nyra Colvin Terry passed away on Tuesday, February 15 after a long battle with a difficult and challenging illness. She was 77 years old. Her patience and determination in the face of adversity set a wonderful example for all of her family and friends.
Nyra was born in 1933, the daughter of Tracy Sherman and Zella Vilate Ashton Colvin. She had two older brothers Harold and Curtis. They all lived and flourished on a small farm in the Pleasant View area of North Provo. Nyra attended the old Page Elementary School and Lincoln High School in Orem, graduating from Lincoln in 1951. She excelled in music and drama in her high school years. She was a wonderful pianist and a gifted singer, talents which were to provide fulfillment and happiness throughout her life.
After high school Nyra enrolled at BYU where she had a great learning and social experience. There she met Andrew Terry. After an interesting courtship, they were married in the Salt Lake Temple in June, 1954. They were blessed with two children – Susan and Brad, and eventually with grandchildren (7) and great grandchildren (6).
When Andy was inducted into the army in 1955, Nyra returned to BYU to complete her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. Ten years later she began her professional career as a second grade teacher in Richland, Washington. In addition to her teaching assignments she enrolled in graduate school, completing a Master's Degree in Counseling and Guidance, and eventually a Doctorate in Educational Administration. This led to many years as a successful principal in Ohio.
After retirement, Nyra and Andy spent four-and-a-half years as full-time ordinance workers in the Washington D.C. LDS Temple. They then returned to Provo settling in the North Edgemont area.
SURVIVED BY: her husband Andy, daughter Susan (Rick) Pawlowski, son Brad (Karyn) Terry, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: her parents and older brothers Harold and Curtis; and by a great grandson (Ashton Birk).
For the last several months Nyra has been a patient at Beehive Homes in West Provo. She received wonderful care from the staff who have treated her as one of their own. We, Nyra's family, express our gratitude for their loving kindness and care.
Funeral Services will be in the Edgemont 9th Ward Chapel at 4295 North Canyon Rd, Provo, on Monday, February 21st, at 11:00 a.m. Friends and family may visit on Sunday, February 20th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, in Orem, and on Monday, February 21st, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the church prior to the funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a contribution to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund in Nyra's memory. She was a tireless student throughout her life.
(obituary courtesy of www.WalkerBrothersMortuary.com)
MARRIED TO: Andrew Terry, June 1954, Salt Lake City UT LDS Temple
Nyra Colvin Terry passed away on Tuesday, February 15 after a long battle with a difficult and challenging illness. She was 77 years old. Her patience and determination in the face of adversity set a wonderful example for all of her family and friends.
Nyra was born in 1933, the daughter of Tracy Sherman and Zella Vilate Ashton Colvin. She had two older brothers Harold and Curtis. They all lived and flourished on a small farm in the Pleasant View area of North Provo. Nyra attended the old Page Elementary School and Lincoln High School in Orem, graduating from Lincoln in 1951. She excelled in music and drama in her high school years. She was a wonderful pianist and a gifted singer, talents which were to provide fulfillment and happiness throughout her life.
After high school Nyra enrolled at BYU where she had a great learning and social experience. There she met Andrew Terry. After an interesting courtship, they were married in the Salt Lake Temple in June, 1954. They were blessed with two children – Susan and Brad, and eventually with grandchildren (7) and great grandchildren (6).
When Andy was inducted into the army in 1955, Nyra returned to BYU to complete her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. Ten years later she began her professional career as a second grade teacher in Richland, Washington. In addition to her teaching assignments she enrolled in graduate school, completing a Master's Degree in Counseling and Guidance, and eventually a Doctorate in Educational Administration. This led to many years as a successful principal in Ohio.
After retirement, Nyra and Andy spent four-and-a-half years as full-time ordinance workers in the Washington D.C. LDS Temple. They then returned to Provo settling in the North Edgemont area.
SURVIVED BY: her husband Andy, daughter Susan (Rick) Pawlowski, son Brad (Karyn) Terry, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: her parents and older brothers Harold and Curtis; and by a great grandson (Ashton Birk).
For the last several months Nyra has been a patient at Beehive Homes in West Provo. She received wonderful care from the staff who have treated her as one of their own. We, Nyra's family, express our gratitude for their loving kindness and care.
Funeral Services will be in the Edgemont 9th Ward Chapel at 4295 North Canyon Rd, Provo, on Monday, February 21st, at 11:00 a.m. Friends and family may visit on Sunday, February 20th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, in Orem, and on Monday, February 21st, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the church prior to the funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a contribution to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund in Nyra's memory. She was a tireless student throughout her life.
(obituary courtesy of www.WalkerBrothersMortuary.com)
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