He was born Feb. 9, 1925, in Glendive, the son of James Colvin and Theresa Gagermeier. Terry was a third-generation Montanan, the descendant to the pioneer Gagermeier family.
At the age of 12, Terry was shot while hunting and carried the .22 rifle bullet at the base of his brain for the rest of his life. After heroically recovering from his injury and subsequent paralysis, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of 17. After attending the University of Illinois, he attained the rating of Signalman 1st Class, and earned the nickname "Flags." He literally ?sailed the Seven Seas,' including voyages to Murmansk, Russia, and was on his way to the invasion of Japan when V-J was declared.
It was in Surgeon Bay, Wis., where he was sent to put a ship in commission, that he met his future wife, Clarice Schoenborn. After his discharge from the navy, Terry and Clarice were married in Shelby on Oct. 28, 1946.
The Colvins subsequently lived in Glendive, then relocated to Northern California, where Terry was employed as a furniture buyer for the John Breuner Co. He worked for them until his retirement.
Terry's greatest hope and dream was to return to his beloved Montana, so Terry and Clarice moved to Dillon in August 1993. He spent the last 11 years in the state he loved, among good friends and wonderful neighbors.
He is survived by his caring and loving wife, Clarice, sister Mary, of Sonora, Mexico, brother John of Dayton, Nev., and many good friends and neighbors and his faithful companion, big dog Buck.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Catherine, and brother Jim.
It was Terry's wish to be cremated. No services are scheduled at this time, but a memorial service will be held at a later date. Contributions may be made to Disabled Veterans, Paralyzed Veterans or a charity of your choice.
At the age of 12, Terry was shot while hunting and carried the .22 rifle bullet at the base of his brain for the rest of his life. After heroically recovering from his injury and subsequent paralysis, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of 17. After attending the University of Illinois, he attained the rating of Signalman 1st Class, and earned the nickname "Flags." He literally ?sailed the Seven Seas,' including voyages to Murmansk, Russia, and was on his way to the invasion of Japan when V-J was declared.
It was in Surgeon Bay, Wis., where he was sent to put a ship in commission, that he met his future wife, Clarice Schoenborn. After his discharge from the navy, Terry and Clarice were married in Shelby on Oct. 28, 1946.
The Colvins subsequently lived in Glendive, then relocated to Northern California, where Terry was employed as a furniture buyer for the John Breuner Co. He worked for them until his retirement.
Terry's greatest hope and dream was to return to his beloved Montana, so Terry and Clarice moved to Dillon in August 1993. He spent the last 11 years in the state he loved, among good friends and wonderful neighbors.
He is survived by his caring and loving wife, Clarice, sister Mary, of Sonora, Mexico, brother John of Dayton, Nev., and many good friends and neighbors and his faithful companion, big dog Buck.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Catherine, and brother Jim.
It was Terry's wish to be cremated. No services are scheduled at this time, but a memorial service will be held at a later date. Contributions may be made to Disabled Veterans, Paralyzed Veterans or a charity of your choice.
He was born Feb. 9, 1925, in Glendive, the son of James Colvin and Theresa Gagermeier. Terry was a third-generation Montanan, the descendant to the pioneer Gagermeier family.
At the age of 12, Terry was shot while hunting and carried the .22 rifle bullet at the base of his brain for the rest of his life. After heroically recovering from his injury and subsequent paralysis, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of 17. After attending the University of Illinois, he attained the rating of Signalman 1st Class, and earned the nickname "Flags." He literally ?sailed the Seven Seas,' including voyages to Murmansk, Russia, and was on his way to the invasion of Japan when V-J was declared.
It was in Surgeon Bay, Wis., where he was sent to put a ship in commission, that he met his future wife, Clarice Schoenborn. After his discharge from the navy, Terry and Clarice were married in Shelby on Oct. 28, 1946.
The Colvins subsequently lived in Glendive, then relocated to Northern California, where Terry was employed as a furniture buyer for the John Breuner Co. He worked for them until his retirement.
Terry's greatest hope and dream was to return to his beloved Montana, so Terry and Clarice moved to Dillon in August 1993. He spent the last 11 years in the state he loved, among good friends and wonderful neighbors.
He is survived by his caring and loving wife, Clarice, sister Mary, of Sonora, Mexico, brother John of Dayton, Nev., and many good friends and neighbors and his faithful companion, big dog Buck.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Catherine, and brother Jim.
It was Terry's wish to be cremated. No services are scheduled at this time, but a memorial service will be held at a later date. Contributions may be made to Disabled Veterans, Paralyzed Veterans or a charity of your choice.
At the age of 12, Terry was shot while hunting and carried the .22 rifle bullet at the base of his brain for the rest of his life. After heroically recovering from his injury and subsequent paralysis, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of 17. After attending the University of Illinois, he attained the rating of Signalman 1st Class, and earned the nickname "Flags." He literally ?sailed the Seven Seas,' including voyages to Murmansk, Russia, and was on his way to the invasion of Japan when V-J was declared.
It was in Surgeon Bay, Wis., where he was sent to put a ship in commission, that he met his future wife, Clarice Schoenborn. After his discharge from the navy, Terry and Clarice were married in Shelby on Oct. 28, 1946.
The Colvins subsequently lived in Glendive, then relocated to Northern California, where Terry was employed as a furniture buyer for the John Breuner Co. He worked for them until his retirement.
Terry's greatest hope and dream was to return to his beloved Montana, so Terry and Clarice moved to Dillon in August 1993. He spent the last 11 years in the state he loved, among good friends and wonderful neighbors.
He is survived by his caring and loving wife, Clarice, sister Mary, of Sonora, Mexico, brother John of Dayton, Nev., and many good friends and neighbors and his faithful companion, big dog Buck.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Catherine, and brother Jim.
It was Terry's wish to be cremated. No services are scheduled at this time, but a memorial service will be held at a later date. Contributions may be made to Disabled Veterans, Paralyzed Veterans or a charity of your choice.
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