Jerry Allan Terry

Jerry Allan Terry, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully in Layton, Utah, on May 24, 2025. His life was defined by excellence, curiosity, and a deep devotion to his family.

Raised in Roy, Utah, Jerry was the eldest son of Darwin and Arlene (Jensen) Terry. He cherished his early years and reflected fondly on his time with his parents, grandparents, and younger brothers. His childhood was shaped through hard work, family games, delicious food, and road trips across the country. Throughout his life, he strove to honor his parents and those who came before him.

As a young man, Jerry served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Frankfurt, Germany, then enlisted in the U.S. Army, spending another four years stationed in Germany. During this time, he developed a deep appreciation for people, culture, and new experiences. He completed his service honorably as a Sergeant (E-5), earning high military recognitions along the way.

To all who knew him, Jerry’s passion for learning was boundless. He was always eager to share a new insight, ask a thoughtful question, or pass along something he thought others would find fascinating. He was a teacher to his core and loved sharing knowledge. A gifted academic, Jerry graduated with high honors from Weber State University with a bachelor’s degree in Zoology and received numerous awards and certifications.

Jerry had a deep love for creating and a true appreciation for creativity. Whether he was building

his home brick by brick, perfecting his garden, experimenting with a meal, or designing a solution to a project, he found joy in the creation process. His work on F-16s at Hill Air Force Base as an electrical engineer for over 40 years reflected both his technical skill and problem-solving mind. He saw beauty in well-made things - art, architecture, and inventions - and valued the care it took to bring them to life. The creative process wasn’t just something Jerry did, it was how he connected with the world.

Of all his accomplishments, Jerry was most proud of being a father. Raising his four children, Spencer, Dana, JuliAnn, and Jason—was the greatest joy and purpose of his life. He poured his heart into teaching, supporting, and guiding them with the same steady love and thoughtful care he brought to everything he did. The lessons he hoped to pass on were clear: the value of hard work, integrity, kindness, family, and the ability to find joy in what you do. More than anything, Jerry wanted his children to grow up feeling safe, curious, valued, and deeply loved—and that’s exactly the legacy he leaves behind.

Jerry was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Arlene (Jensen) Terry, his father, Darwin D.

Terry, and his brother, Kenneth Terry.

He is survived by his brothers, Larry (Cheryl) Terry and Ron (Neesha) Terry; his children, Spencer (Kimberly) Terry, Dana (Jonathon) Craig, JuliAnn (Paul) Murdoch, and Jason (Victoria) Terry; and his ten grandchildren, who will carry his legacy forward with love and pride.

The family extends their heartfelt thanks to the dedicated and caring staff at Fairfield Village, Enhabit Home Health, Wasatch Caregivers, and Inspiration Hospice. We are especially grateful for the meaningful friendships formed during his years at Fairfield Village, truly some of the greatest friends anyone could hope for. Your kindness and companionship brought him joy and comfort in his final years.

In lieu of flowers~

Plant something that grows,

Search for a special rock,

Help someone mend what’s broken,

Play a game of dominoes,

Find beauty in something ordinary,

Let the small joys be the big ones.

Private family graveside was held at Lindquist’s Memorial Park at Layton, 1867 N. Fairfield Rd., Layton, Utah.