March 30, 1948 – July 4, 2021
Died unexpectedly July 4, 2021 at his home in Spokane. Terry was born March 30, 1948 to Russell A. and Ruby E. Petersen Brown. He grew up in the small farming communities of Sprague and Edwall, Wa. graduating with the Sprague HS class of 1966. He enjoyed reunions with his childhood friends reminiscing about life in a small town, cars, sports and 60’s music.
That fall he moved to Pullman to attend WSU. He became a Coug for life often referring to Pullman as his second hometown. He was a passionate supporter of WSU athletics, long time season ticket holder and looked forward to gathering with family and fellow Cougs to tailgate and support the team. The entire family has wonderful memories of traveling to games and meeting Cougs of all ages, from all places who share the same passion.
Terry was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. A group of men who truly became his brothers. He loved talking about life in the house, Barn Dances and road trips to Las Vegas. He received his degree in Animal Nutrition in 1970 and a Doctorate from the College of Veterinary Medicine in 1974.
While in Vet school he began dating Teresa Johnson, the undergrad sister of a fraternity brother. They married on July 20th, 1974.
From 1974-76, the new couple lived on the east coast where T.J. fulfilled his ROTC obligation as a Captain at the Army Research and Development Center in Natick, Ma.
In 1979, Terry began a 40-year career as the Vet-Manager of the Pet Emergency Clinic helping build the practice of animal emergency medicine in Spokane. In 2012, he received both the Distinguished Veterinary Alumni Award from the WSU College of Vet. Medicine and the Distinguished Achievement Award from the Washington State Vet. Med. Association.
Terry enjoyed staying active. He was a 42-year member of the Spokane Club, a skier and an avid runner participating in numerous Bloomsdays and met his goal of completing a full marathon.
He had a lifelong love of fishing spending hours with friends on the Snake River and traveling many times to Alaska. His last trip accompanied by his oldest grandson was just weeks before his death. However, his true place of peace was Brown’s Lake and the family farm just outside Sprague where you could find him fishing or surveying the land on his 4-wheeler or in his red F-150.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 47 years, Teresa, at their home. His daughter, Courtney Ann (Corey) Stolp who was born on his 31st birthday. His daughter, Allison Paige (Kyle) Kasman who gave years of life back to her father in the form of a bone marrow transplant. His grandsons, Wyatt John and Griffin James Stolp and Cole Henry Kasman. Two sisters, Karol Ann (Larry) Clark and Linda Brown both of Spokane. Preceded by his parents and a brother, James Engdahl. Numerous nieces, nephews and many, many friends from his youth to his death. He loved them all and was always grateful for their friendship and support.
A celebration of his life will be announced after harvest and will definitely NOT be on a football Saturday.
Memorials may be given at “Online Giving/WSU Foundation /Washington State University” or by calling 509-335-1686 or to the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance-Multiple Myeloma on-line or at P.O. Box 24385 Seattle, Wa. 98124-0385.
Published by Spokesman-Review from Jul. 14 to Jul. 18, 2021.