Terrance D. “Terry” Garey died November 24, 2012 at Whidbey General Hospital at the age of 53, surrounded by his loving family. Terry was born February 6, 1959 in Buffalo, New York to Harry and Esther Garey.

At age 17, Terry enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was a very proud “black shoe” sailor spending much of his 23 years in the Navy at sea. He proudly served aboard the Kitty Hawk, Carl Vinson, Abraham Lincoln, Nimitz and the Guadalcanal as an Aviation Support Equipment Technician (ASM). He was able to complete three around-the-world cruises with the Navy. He retired in May of 2002. Following retirement, Terry spent time back in his hometown of Buffalo for a time, before returning to Oak Harbor.

Terry loved his family. He was caring and generous to a fault. He loved his friends, meeting people and was adventurous. He enjoyed playing Black Jack, had a wonderful sense of humor and loved pulling practical jokes. He was a very proud and patriotic American.

Terry is survived by his wife Kathy of Oak Harbor and by three children; Celeste Garey of Rocklin, Calif., Camillia Rome and husband Shaun of Oak Harbor and Phillip Garey of Saratoga Springs, NY and; one grandson Kyler Rome. Six brothers and sisters also survive: David, Michael Timothy, and Joe Garey and Elizabeth Makeyenko and Mary Santana, all of New York. One brother Robert Garey preceded him in death.

Memorial services for Terry will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 2:00pm at Wallin Funeral Home with Pastor Don Jaques of Christ the King Church officiating. Military honors will be provided under the auspices of the NAS Whidbey Island Honor Guard. Burial at sea will follow with the U.S. Navy. Memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors Project.

Friends and family are encouraged to offer condolences and share memories utilizing the Memory Book hosted by Wallin Funeral Home at www.wallinfuneralhome.com