Terry Glenn Neilsen

Published 12:15 am Wednesday, March 23, 2016

March 8, 1942 to March 11, 2016

Terry Neilsen, 74, passed away at his home on March 11th. Terry was a loving and quick witted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and a great friend to many wonderful friends.

Terry was a life-time Oregonian, born in Cottage Grove, graduating from Drain High School, and lived in the greater Portland area for years, retiring to Bend, and finally to Redmond, OR.

Terry retired in 1999 from US West Communications after a long successful career in the communications industry. While at US West, Terry was honored twice with the company’s Presidential Award for highest performance for his job title. Terry was also very proud of being a fully trained Scout Master and was the recipient of the Order of the Arrow award. Terry also received many golfing awards including Golfer of the Year in 2001, and he was especially proud of hitting two holes-in ones!!

Terry enjoyed his retirement, spending it with his family and his many great friends from school; sports, work, neighbors, the men’s golf club, and winters in Yuma, Arizona!

Terry is survived by his wife Chee Chee; son Rick (Marion) Neilsen, residing in Germany; daughter Deanna R. (Colorado) and her children Jeremy and Hunter; step son Shane (Deanna L.) Neilsen and their children Kira and Keaton all of Bend; sister Shirley Jean (Robert) Brown, of Black Diamond, WA and brother William (Bill) of Alabama. Terry was preceded in death by his parents Glenn and Isabel. He will be sorely missed by all, including Chee Chee’s four children, sons Craig (Debra), Carey (Laurie); daughters Carla and Karen (Rob); and 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

There will be a Celebration of Sharing for Terry with friends and family on Saturday, April 2nd from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at the Summer Creek Club House (The Greens) at 3660 SW 29th St, Redmond. Autumn Funerals of Redmond is honored to serve Terry’s family. Please sign our on line guest book at www.autumnfunerals.net