Terry Lyman Crittenden

Terry L. Crittenden 1946 ~ 2013 Terry Lyman Crittenden was born May 28, 1946 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and died January 29, 2013. He peacefully left with his wife, Diana, to go home and was surrounded by love with his family. Their gifts of service will bring joy. Terry attended Holladay Elementary, Olympus Jr. High and Murray High School. He was always interested in how things worked, especially electronics, and could take things apart and get them working again. At Murray High he worked on the stage crew and was interested in learning new ways to do or make something. Loved electronic books and like to know how everything worked and many times would make them without instructions. Terry spent two years in Vietnam and the only survivor of his unit. Always proud to be an American and happy to be home. Terry had many things to do and learn in his life. He loved and cared about others and would help if he could. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he held positions he loved. Home teaching, High Priest Group Leadership and the quiet service he did. He has missed being a temple worker because of health problems. Terry has been grateful to be in a wonderful ward with such caring friends. Thank you for being so friendly and making him feel like he belonged. Some of his favorite things were traveling, especially Hawaii, scary, space adventures, Netflix for old and new movies, the beauty of nature and peace it brought, learning and friends. Diana and Terry lived in Salt Lake and then moved around with homes in Oregon and Seattle, Washington where he was Operations Manager for Cell System Corporation. Whatever job he had at the time, he always did his best. He is preceded in death by his wife, Diana Gwen Soderland; parents Gerald and Grace Crittenden; grandparents Erik and Etna Pihl, Lyman and Emma Crittenden; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Survived by his sons Steven, FL; Joshua, WA; Matthew, OR; 2 grandchildren; Judy Hull Garrick and their children, Marsha and David Crittenden with 6 grandchildren; sisters Dee McRae and Colette Morgas A family viewing was held Thursday, January 31, 2013. Thanks to all who helped him go home so peacefully. Hobbies:Traveling, movies, being in nature and with family and friendsOccupation:Electronic Specialist