Terry Moon Obituary
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I was known for my kindness, generosity, humor and bringing home stray animals and humans alike. I never met a stranger, and built many lasting friendships in my 77 years. My generosity even got me into some hot water by taking a fellow Marines swim test, or the time I brought home a whole family that had a car breakdown. My wife was less than excited the time I called to tell her I was taking a hitchhiker home... to Florida.
I kept my family on their toes; from stray cats and dogs to abandoned ducks or a raccoon, life was never boring. Those who grew up around me will also recall "Terry's Time". My wife learned to tell me an hour earlier than an event was to start, and then I might only be an hour late from actual start time.
The adventurous life I led included 5 younger siblings, the Marine Corps, taxi driver, otr truck driver, ski instructor, friend, husband, dad and Bumpy.
I have finished my log book and turned off my truck. My mom & dad and the Dobermans have greeted me at the gates. I want to invite everyone to come celebrate my birthday on July 18, 2025 at 12pm at South Community Methodist Church on 115 with Cadillac Area Honor Guard doing military honors. This will be followed by a birthday party at The Moose on Boon Road. The family is being served by the Burkholder Family Funeral Home in McBain. Thoughts and prayers can be expressed to the family by visiting the online obituary at burkholderfamilyfuneralhome.com
~Shadow over n out
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logan vannortrick
July 12, 2025
he was a good man
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logan vannortrick
July 12, 2025
i remember maybe a few months ago we would throw peanuts for the squirrels in the afternoon
Jeffrey Johns
July 8, 2025
i remember when terry got his foot stomped on by their horse, quite smashed :), this was when they lived on river street, way back when, thoughts and prayers to his family and friends, sorry for your loss
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