Terry Wayne Hebdon was born July 16th,
1957 in Ephrata WA, to Keith Auger and Idris Egbert Hebdon. One of 7 children, he was taught the value of
hard work, responsibility, honesty and integrity, a love for family, and a
faith in and love for God.
He attended Ricks College and then
served a mission in Spain for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
and has continued serving faithfully in many positions through the years.
Terry enjoyed farming and followed
his dream to live in Royal City and farm with his dad and family, eventually
purchasing the business when his dad retired.
Terry had a love for learning and
would often enjoy reading the dictionary and finding new words. He had a special talent of arranging words on
paper to create a message or poem that would touch hearts so tenderly. These many poems remain with family and
friends to fill their hearts with love for this special man and his love for
them.
Terry met, courted, and married
Elaine Rodeback in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple for time and eternity on February
12th, 1980. Their eternal
family began to grow and Terry continued to work hard to support this family he
loved – 9 children, 5 daughters-in-law, eleven grandchildren and a posterity
that will continue to grow for years to come.
Family has always been important to
him and he strived to teach his children the same values and gospel principles
that sustained him in life. He led by
example, even, and maybe especially, while facing adversity.
His life changed in 2004 as he was
diagnosed with lymphoma and leukemia and through the years other cancers and
complications were added to his challenge. This path was not an easy one but with Elaine
by his side and with the help and prayers of his children, family, and friends,
and an unwavering faith in Jesus Christ, he held strong and faithful to the
end. Even in his hardest moments he
could be heard saying “I’m fine!”
Terry Wayne Hebdon passed away
December 10th, 2014 in the Wenatchee Valley Hospital, surrounded by
his beloved wife, some of his “best buddies” and supported by the love and
prayers of others.
He will be missed but never
forgotten.
Funeral services will be held
Saturday, December 20th at 10:00, in Royal Camp at The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Internment
will immediately follow at the Royal City Cemetery. Please
sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserchapel.com. Arrangements are
in care of Kayser’s Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.
"A FUNERAL IS MORE THAN A SINGLE DAY IN A LIFETIME ... IT'S A LIFETIME IN A SINGLE DAY."
Just a note:
This was one of the hardest things to do - write an obituary for my husband/best friend. I really wished for his words to help me write this, but I felt on my own. Though I was feeling on my own, I was not - eventually, with the help of my children and encouragement from my mother, and then comfort and guidance from above this task was completed. It is hard to try and remember things, and I realized how much I don't know about this awesome man, so trying to fit a lifetime into a few paragraphs was very difficult. Much has been left unsaid about him but those of us who knew him will be able to recall things through the years and continue to build a love for him that is strong.
THANK YOU for even the smallest part you played in his life. All who knew him helped make him the man he became and I love you all for that, because he was ONE GOOD MAN!
We all know that he was not perfect, but he was perfect for me. He is my one and only love.
3 comments:
Your amazing Elaine---
A beautiful tribute for a good man.
It is so beautifully written. And so is his life. So many prayers and thoughts have been offered here for you and your entire family. We hope you are feeling strengthened.
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