For those of you that know Justin Terry you will understand what a great loss this is. Justin passed away Tuesday, July 6th. I am so sad and I can't believe this has really happened. The first time my family met Justin was while we were building our home in Woodland Hills 25 years ago. My dad was busy building away when he heard the crash of a bike, poor Justin was going too fast(surprise :) ) around the Hyatt corner and wrecked pretty good. My dad rushed over, not knowing who this little boy was he took him over to at the time was the Wright's home and fixed him up. Im sure this was not the first time and defenetly not the last of Justin's wrecks and brusies. Justin would come down and hang out with my dad helping around the house and playing in the dirt.
We got to know the Terry family really well, we spent every summer in Lake Powell together. Everything the Terry family touched they mastered, especially Justin! I swear there wasn't anything he couldn't do! I will always remember all the fun times, staying up late talking, playing cards, (scum seemed to be the Lake Powell favorite) butt ball, sand castles. Justin always made things so much more fun, his fun personality and his awesome smile. He always made everyone laugh and the trip so much more fun. Even though I haven't talked or seen Justin for a while since life has gotten all of us pretty busy, I will surely miss him. I feel so bad that he was in such pain and felt like there was nothing left for him. I am happy that we have such an amazing plan that will make it possible for all of us to see Justin again and that Justin is in no more pain and happy with his Heavenly Father.
My heart and prayers go out the the Terry family, Wesley, Jessie and Kadence. I am so sorry for your loss.
Good by Justin! We'll see you on the other side!
Love Houghton's
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What a great picture of Justin! That is exactly the picture of Justin I have in my head from when we were all little. It shows his personality so well! You said it all...We will truly miss him as well. I'll see ya tomorrow for the drive home.
Thanks for posting this, Nicole. He really was so special - I can't think of anyone like him. He made everyone feel comfortable and relaxed around him; he was so accepting and kind-hearted. As soon as we found out we were distant cousins, he immediately treated me like family and would holler out, "Hey, Cuz!" in the halls at school even though I was so shy and somewhat antisocial. I miss that adventurous spirit. Do you remember that summer I went to Lake Powell with you and we went over to hang out with Todd and Justin the entire trip? That was a fun trip. I remember feeling so self-conscious because I was in my ugly-duckling stage of life, but between you and Justin, I was able to forget myself and just have fun. That's kind of what he was all about - forgetting the unimportant things in life and just enjoying the adventure. Miss you, Cuz.
Thanks for posting this Nicole - it means a lot. And to Erin - my cuz. Thank you too. We will surely miss him so much and especially all the laughs.
Love,
Chels
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