Celebrating the Life of
Terry Williams
May 26, 1947 — February 28, 2024
Obituary
Terry Williams passed away with family by his side on February 28, 2024. Terry was born and raised in Rochester, New York, where he met his wife of 53 years, Kathy (Kleehammer). They moved to Oregon in 1970. Terry briefly attended Kent State University before attending Chemeketa Community College, Portland State University, University of Oregon, and Oregon State University. Terry obtained multiple degrees and many awards throughout his career, including Realtor of the Year for Prudential and remained an active agent with Berkshire Hathaway.
Terry had a love for many facets of life, including fishing for salmon, coaching youth baseball, softball and basketball, following all things Oregon State University athletics as well as being a history buff who enjoyed traveling the country with his kids and grandchildren, educating them on the numerous cities and history of the regions they visited. Terry and Kathy both attended the original Woodstock Concert in 1969. They also attended the 50th Reunion Concert in 2019, with Shelly, Madilyn, and Natalie.
Terry is survived by his wife Kathy, sister Nancy Schneider, son John, daughter Shelly, daughter-in-law Lindsay and grandchildren Madilyn, Natalie, Jack and Brielle. Predeceased by his parents James Williams and Ruby Clinebell Williams, and brother Thomas Williams.
Memories and Condolences
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Terry was so so proud of his family!
The best fisherman I have ever seen!
Terry and Wally at a Mariners game.
Terry and his best friend Mel.
Real Man Road Trip I. This was at the big house tailgating at Michigan before the OSU beaver game. Terry with Wally and his son Mike and wife Beth
Honor Guard
Honor Guard Flag
Honor Guard Flag to Kathy. Thanks Terry for your service to America!
RIP Old Friend!
Always the Joker
Terry swings for the fence
Terry with his mother, Ruby, and sister Nancy
Terry & Kathy's wedding day
Stereo Dungeon softball team 1970's
Kathy, Shelly, Doug, Nancy, Peter, Ruby, John and Terry and Nancy's wedding July 1987
Terry's graduation from Oregon State University
Clinebell (maternal family) reunion at grandparents' home in Keizer, Oregon
Eighth Grade Graduation
Terry with his father, Jim, and sister on vacation
Terry with cousins Gloria and Connie
Mom, Nancy and Terry on vacation in Canada
Terry and cousin Connie camping at Ollalie Lake, Oregon
Terry with mother, grandparents James and Cora Clinebell, and sister Nancy in front of the Clinebell home in Keizer, Oregon
Terry with cousins Marilyn and Virginia Medearis
Terry with mom and sister on vacation
Terry displaying a good day's catch at Ollalie Lake in Oregon.
Terry and Nancy in Canada
Terry with mother, next door neighbors and sister on vacation in Canada.
Terry with his mother (Ruby), brother Tommy and sister Nancy in 1958.
Terry with Santa Claus
Terry and Tommy
Terry, you were the best big brother I could have wished for. You even taught me how to ding-dong-ditch! Your memory lives on in your wonderful family and the scores of people whose lives you have touched. Forever remembered with love, Nancy