Adrian "Terry" Dicken (1947 - 2005)

Adrian "Terrry" Dicken ble født den 4 juli 1947 i Cortez, Colorado, USA. Han døde den 30 januar 2005 i Paradox, Colorado. Han var sønn av Wilmer Willis Dicken og Lorena Murray. Adrian giftet seg med Janice Kay Minett den 13 april 1969 i Lacrosse, Wisconsin, datter av Donald Minett og Esther Johnson. De fikk 2 barn:

1. Yvonne Elizabeth Dicken.
2. Tonya Marie Dicken, g.m. Jeffrey H. Stephens.

Adrian "Terry" Dicken døde den 30 januar 2005 i en "ultralight" ulykke. Hans begravning var den 3 februar 2005, på Dicken farm, Egnar, Colorado. Minnesstund ble holdt den 4 februar 2005 i Dove Creek, Colorado.

Terry Dicken's dødsannonse - skrevet av svigersønnen Jeff Stephens.

Terry Dicken was born on July 4th, 1947 to Wilmer and Lorena Dicken in Cortez, CO. The oldest of four children, Terry is preceded in death by his brother Darrell, and his father Wilmer.

Terry attended the Hylandale Academy in Rockland, Wisconsin, where he met his true love, Janice Minett. Terry graduated in 1967, and married Jan on April 13, 1969. They have two daughters, Yvonne, and Tonya. Terry has lived in numerous towns and states, but home to Terry has always been the Dove Creek area.
Wherever Terry went, he made friends fast. The first time you met this man; you were greeted with a warm, genuine smile and a firm, confident handshake. His unforgettable personality would put anyone at ease, almost immediately. Terry loved to visit with people, on just about any topic imaginable. To Terry, anytime was a good time for a visit. Being on time or keeping to a schedule always took a backseat to a good conversation. People were more important. Being on time, well…. that just wasn't his style. I've often told Tonya, my wife, that her dad would be late for his own funeral. I wish now that were still true. Physically, Terry wasn't a large man, 120 pounds, soaking wet. His body was small, but his heart was gigantic. A truly kind and giving man, Terry was available to help anyone with anything, 24/7. He was a volunteer firefighter, former chief of the Egnar Fire Dept. and first responder. He'd recently joined the Paradox Fire Dept and Montrose Country Sheriff's Posse.

Terry loved hiking and backpacking, canoeing, rappelling, and of course, flying the ultralight. Terry was full of life and love. Love for his family, his dogs and cats, love for his friends, love of mankind. Above all else, Terry had a deep, unshakable love for God. His faith was the true source of his strength. No matter how difficult life was for him, he always had a positive attitude, and held his head high, because he truly trusted in God to guide his life. He died on January 30th, 2005 doing what brought him the most joy. Flying. I can't imagine a more fitting end for him, and I know he wouldn't want it any other way.

Terry's passing leaves behind a large family: His wife Janice, her parents, Don and Esther Minett & his mother Lorena Dicken. Brother Jordan, sister Del Jean Butler, and sister-in-law Diane Dicken. Uncles and Aunts: Max & Ada, Cleve & Flossie, and Vera Fraka. Daughter Yvonne and her husband Mike Isensee, and their daughters, Cassondra, Alexandra and Brittany. Daughter Tonya and her husband Jeff Stephens, their daughters Krystal, Brittany and Amber Stephens. Brother and sister-in-laws: Doug and Janet, Jerry and Illona, Dean and Marcia, Duane and Nancy. Nephews & Nieces: Vern and Melody, Terry Minett, Chad and Heidi, Brad and Amy, Darrin and Jodie, Wes, Lucas, Denver, LaLonna, Joelle, Ben, numerous cousins, great nephews and nieces, and his Mexican brother, Lem Ramirez and his family.

He also leaves behind a wealth of friends that are like family, from coast to coast. To list them all, would take days.

Terry will be sorely missed by all who knew him. A small man on earth, and giant man in heaven. 1)

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