 Terry Dickison Died at home on 8-3-09 with his wife Shirley and son Ryan at his side. Rest In Peace my Cav Brother  Terry was awarded FNG of the year at the Memphis Reunion. A million dollar smile and a priceless attitude towards his C 2/5 brothers. Donations to the Terry Dickison Fund Sept 14th Our Brother is now at peace   Sept 7th We're here in Gold Bar thinking of you on the St. Joe. Warmest Regards, Brandon I believe there are people in life that leave a significant positive imprint on each of us. Their choices shape what decisions we make and what values we hold dear. In part we hope to become like them. They are the cornerstones of our own humanity, that strength which holds us together. I believe there are moments in life that lead us on a positive path. These moments shape the decisions we make and the values we hold true. They influence who we are and what we hope to become. Moments like these are the milestones in time, the checkpoints on life’s journey where we all stop to take stock and carry on; losing a job; a Saturday morning breakfast with your family; a wedding or the birth of a child; the loss of a hero. These are the moments that matter to each of us; the real things in life that are always remembered not because of the vivid mental picture but because our behavior and inherent being is shaped and molded from these particular moments and people in time. They become part of what we are. Today is one of those moments and Terry was one of those people. He has become part of what we are and as such will forever live in each of us. His life and his death will guide us each in our own positive way. I am truly sorry for the loss and pain we feel with Terry’s passing but I’m comforted to know he is grateful for the life he was afforded. In life’s terms I have spent less than a handful of days with Terry. However his influence on me will last my lifetime and ultimately that of my family. I knew him as a caretaker of his friends and family, a steward of his land, and a guardian of his country. His sacrifices for his family and his country will define him to me always and it was my honor to know him. He will be forever loved, he will be forever remembered, he will be forever missed. Condolences and affections, Brandon Sept 5th Shirley's son and his friend to this tat in honor of Terry  Received this photo from Shirley of a tat to honor Terry  Dear James Machin, C 2/5 1st Calvary Vietnam. I have attached a copy of the obituary for Terrance Dickison as a wps.doc as well as included it in the text of the message. The family requested donations to be made to your organization, so I have included the address and page of the C 2/5 1st Cav. Please contact us if you have any changes or questions. Thank you. Michelle Gantz (step-daughter) P. S. Here is Terry's obit. I thought you would like to have. Love, Shirley ______________________________________________________________________________________
Obituary
Terrance (Terry) Lee Dickison (62) resident of Calder, ID, died August 3,
2009, at his home following a four month battle with cancer. He was born
June 7, 1947 to Robert and Ann (Schoenmaker) Dickison of Seattle, WA. He
grew up in Kirkland, WA, and graduated from Lake Washington High School class of
1965. Terry proudly served his country in Vietnam with the First Calvary,
U. S. Army, where he earned two Purple Hearts. Following his discharge
from the Army in 1968, he returned to Seattle. He later moved to Pierce,
Idaho where he worked at a sawmill. He returned to Kirkland, WA, in the
early 1970’s. There, he married Carol Scott in 1974, and they moved to St.
Joe City where he worked for the Milwaukee Railroad. Two years later he
moved to Falls Creek and settled in Calder in 1993. He divorced in 1993
and married Shirley (Gantz) Dickison on June 25th, 1996, in Coeur d’Alene.
Shirley and Terry made their home in Calder. He served the City of Calder
as Fire Chief since 2004 . He also volunteered in the Calder Search and
Rescue, and was honored to be an EMT. Terry’s hobbies included hunting,
fishing, riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, bowling, to name a few.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley at the family home. His sons,
Ryan Dickison and daughter-in-law Kristina of Santa, ID, and Jonas Champion and
wife Kim of Philomath, OR. He is also survived by his sister, Virginia
Hollenbeck and husband Donn, of Redmond, WA, nephews Tim and John Hollenbeck,
four grand-nephews, his step-children Brian Gantz of Monroe and Michelle Gantz
of Seattle, WA, and five grandchildren.
He is a live-time member of DAV, the Military Order of the Purple Heart,
and a member of the VFW in Redmond WA
A pot-luck gathering to celebrate Terry’s life and family and friends will
be held Saturday, September 5th, 2009 at 6:00 PM. It will be at the family
property located at mile post # 28, St. Joe River Road. At family request,
there will be no services held. Hodge Funeral Home, St. Maries, is
entrusted with arrangements. In lieu of flowers or gifts, please
send donations to the C 2/5th 1st Cav Vietnam.
James "TREE" Machin 40W374 Winchester Way St. Charles, IL. 60174 Please make check to James Machin we are starting a fund in Terry's name Notes left on the message board for this web site
Note left on Tall Comanche web site guest book 
 DICKISON, Terrance L 28700 Saint. Joe River Rd. Calder, ID 83808-7906 Shirley4Terry@aol.com H Phone: 208-245-4359 Unit: Artillery FO JobHeld: FO -13 E or 1193 2nd Platoon Rank: Specialist 4TH Arrived: Sep 1967 Left: Sep 1968 7-22-09
Hi, We went to the hospital to have Terry get the procedure done, but
after a blood test, they found his bellyrubin was too high. It
could not be over 2 and his was 2.9. It was 1.3 when we made the appointment. It
would have killed him if he had it done. So they just drained him and sent
us home. He is still taking the Nexivar that stops tumor growth. We are
hopping it will lower his bellyrubin. On the 6th of Ageist he goes back to
the oncologist. They will test his blood and see how this new drug is doing.
Other than that he has hi as up and down days. I just wish I could get him to
eat more. He drinks ensure a lot, but that is not going to do the trick. Keep
him in your thoughts.
Shirley Hi,
Terry is going to the hospital to have a procedure that will have a
scope go up a vain in his leg and find the large tumor in one side of his liver.
They will then eject kemo and poppy seed oil into where the blood vessel goes
into his tumor. The poppy seed oil makes it stick. He will stay in the hospital
for a few days. When that side of his liver heals, they will then do the other
side. He will also take pills called Nexevar 4 a day, They are suppose to
stop the growth of the smaller tumors. It won't cure him, but it keep him going
for,hopefully, for a lot longer. I'll let you know how it goes. He still is in
good spirits and that's all the guys for
caring. Sincerely,
Shirley 6-28-2009First I want to give my deepest sympathy to the Family of Rom Hayworth. His wife and I went to Graceland together and I got to know her some. They were all good passingers as I drove them. No sreaming from the back seat. Terry is doing ok. He layes on the couch most of the time, but has gotten up for guest. His Son and Family and sister and her husband were here this week. He has not started any treatment as yet but has had lots of tests. He might take this expensive pills that will slow down the tumers. He takes water pills that keeps him from looking too pregnant. He really likes the cards and e-mails. It perks him up. Other than that nothing has changed much. I try to be a good nurse. Shirley Dickison 6-7-2008 Tree & Dan, I got this message from Shirley Dickison, Terry's wife. This breaks my heart, as Terry (an FO team recon Sgt. in 'Nam) has a heart of GOLD. If you remember, he wants to donate his multiple acres river property in Idaho to C-2/5th as part of his will. Tree, you would be able to get this message out to all the brothers of C & E Companies better than I. Know that I have Terry & Shirley both in my thoughts and prayers. Knowing Terry, if anyone can defeat this health issue, he can. 6-7-2008 Doug Hendrixson C-2/5 Cav & A-1/77 Arty '1969 Hi, I just wanted to let you Know about Terry. Last Friday he was diagnosed with untransplantable liver cancer. He is comfortable and is being very brave. If Possible, My computer lost a lot of data for some reason, Could you get a hold of your brothers and let then Know. He can use a lot of support and prayers. We had so much fun at the reunion I. can never explain. Today is his 62nd birthday and I think it would mean a lot to him. You Know our E-mail and our address is 28700 St Joe River Rd Calder Id. 83808.Phone # 208-245-4359 Thanks, Shirley Dickison (Wife of Terry) | ||||||||||||||||||||
