John (Terry) Detrick

John “Terry” Detrick was born February 11, 1936, in Eldon, Iowa to parents John Wilbur and Gladys (Cowan) Detrick. He took his last breaths July 19, 2022, around 6:30 p.m.

Terry lived a life of adventure. He was a Navy Officer that missed the Korean War and Vietnam War. He quit working with IBM when they wanted him to live in Chicago. We lived there for 6 months before we moved to Costa Mesa, California.

He bought and sold main frame computers and found a passion for the game of soccer. He was the AYSO Region 120 commissioner, a coach and referee. I remember him taking us to the California Surf games at Anaheim Stadium.

Terry also had a love for boating, water skiing, drinking Coors (and other adult drinks). He played a lot of tennis with one hell of a serve and come hunting season he was out the door Sept. 1st to get those Dove and Quail for the Thanksgiving Game Appetizers.

If you have a good memory of my dad, could you please share? RIP dad.

He is survived by his sons Mark and Michael Detrick and grandchildren Madelyn and Matthew Detrick.

There will be a graveside service for Terry at the Dallas Ft. Worth Cemetery, Friday, August 12, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. with military honors in Dallas, Texas.