It is with profound sadness the family announces that Terry died at Royal Jubilee Hospital on January 13th 2009. He will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his wife Pat, their son Sean of Kelowna, B.C. and daughter Catherine of Victoria, B.C. He will also be sadly missed by his son, Russell Estabrook of Richmond B.C. his brother John and his wife Pat of Vernon, B.C. and sister-in-law Maureen Mullin and her family in Lancashire, England as well as many relatives and friends in Canada, the US and the UK.
Terry was born in Salmon Arm, May 1st 1939 and raised in Kamloops and Kelowna, B.C. by his parents, Dorrie and Ray Davis. He lived in Vancouver before moving to Victoria in 1970. Terry spent most of his life in the Electronics field and was employed by Victoria Cablevison and Rogers Cable prior to becoming disabled as a result of Guillain-Barre Syndrome in 1993. He faced many challenges in dealing with complex health issues during the next 15 years with grace, dignity and humour. Terry enjoyed bridge, wine-making, his computer and most of all time spent with friends and family. He was a member of Holy Cross Parish and was an active participant in that community. Terry will be remembered as an inspiration to many for his strength in the face of adversity and his love of life, family and friends.
The family wishes to thank the many physicians, and other health care professionals who have supported Terry over the years. He was always appreciative of their expertise and care.
A funeral mass will be held at 1pm Monday January 19, 2009 at Holy Cross Church, 4049 Gordon Head Rd, Victoria B.C. followed by a reception in the Parish Centre. Flowers are gratefully declined but donations may be made to the British Columbia Paraplegic Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. in Terry’s name.
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Ethel Meyer
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Brenda Faubert As one of his many caregivers,when Terry was getting used to having strangers come and go dealing with his everyday care.I could see how easily one could become frustrated with the simple daily things we all take for granted. Bathing, bathroom privacy,all needed assistance. Terry taught me many things during those times,especially how to take him to the men’s washrooms at shopping centers without any embarrasment. We had a lot of good times preparing recipes,etc and lunches at Fridays, or with his Rogers’cable friends.
We remained e-mail friends over the last years and I will definitely miss his humour and encouragement during my own illness and handicaps.
Pat,Sean,Catherine,it was not an easy time for you either. Watching your husband and Dad struggle so and continue to live a normal life.Terry knew this and loved you for it as you loved him.
The Lord could have taken him home 15 years ago but saw fit to keep him here ,so we could all learn from grace, dignity and humour.
Pat , I was saddened to hear of Terry’s passing. I will always remember him from the first time I met him in the ICU and then on various units. He always had a smile on his face and something great to pass on. Terry never complaint through all his hospital visits, it was a great pleasure to know him and also to care for him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ethel Meyer