Terry L. (Young) Erion passed away June 20, 2024, at Meadowlark Pointe in Cozad.
Terry was born June 22, 1943, in Smith Center, KS to Loren and Pauline (Warner) Young. Loren was in the service in Kansas and was granted a leave so he could visit his little baby girl. Then he was sent to the Philippines and didn’t return for two and a half years.
Ron and Terry were united in marriage June 12, 1965, and celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary last week. They raised two daughters: Heidi (Marco) Revelo of Cozad and Lara (Everton) Erion-Bennett of Ocala, FL. Adding to the family tree are three grandchildren: Beth Revelo, Ashley Revelo, Larenzo Erion plus two great-grandchildren Elias Erion and Silas Erion.
Terry graduated from Holdrege High School in 1961 before earning two degrees from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. In 1965 she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and in 1970 a Master’s Degree in Early Education endorsement in reading which began a lifelong love of teaching.
She started her life-long teaching career in Grand Island, NE as a substitute for a teacher on maternity leave and when the teacher stayed home, they asked Terry to finish the year. She taught Title at Laurel-Concord Public Schools, but is best known for her 25 years of education at the Eustis-Farnam Public Schools where she taught third grade for 22 years and kindergarten for two years. Upon retirement she opened a preschool in Cozad in her home that helped prepare children for kindergarten and set them up for academic success.
Ron and Terry enjoyed marking memories with family, building their house, dancing, travelling, and enjoying each other’s company.
Terry’s faith in Jesus Christ shone in her daily walk and acts of kindness. Not one to demand praise, she was often in the background teaching Sunday School, attending Bible studies and going to church. She was part of a Prayer Group that prayed for each high school student by name during the academic year, and they did this several years. Rest assured she’s been escorted to heaven on the wings of angels.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests you purchase a children’s book and donate it to a school or public library. If you’d like to bring your book to the service, they will be on display. A note to the family of your donation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com. Terry’s wishes were to be cremated. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, June 24, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Berryman Funeral Home Chapel.