Edward Franklin Terrill

     Edward left us to be with his high school sweetheart, Betty. Our sweet Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and Friend passed away on June 19, 2023, after a short illness. He was born July 30, 1935 to Frank and Sybil Terrill. He graduated from West High School in 1955. He attended the University of Utah.   He married Elizabeth Terrill “Betty” his high school sweetheart and love of his life on January 11, 1957. They were together for 62 years. They adopted 2 children, had 9 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and 1 great-grandchild on the way. He was a member of Saint Olaf Catholic Church. He worked at Peterson Company for 40+ years.

     Ed loved to golf and was a member of Alpine Country Club for most of his life. He golfed every Saturday with many friends. Jerry Poloskey was one of those friends and they remained friends until the end. He was an avid Utah Jazz Fan who loved going to games every year. Ed loved his family and enjoyed when they would come to visit. He was an animal lover and enjoyed when the family would bring their dogs over to visit. His favorite singer was Frank Sinatra and he loved listening to him with everyone,

    He is survived by his daughter Shauna Roberts (Tim), son David(Kelly), grandchildren, Maleah (Jake), Korbin (Michelle), Gabriel, Jon-David (Kennedy), Abby, Joseph, Noah, Grace and Madeline and great-granddaughter Hazel. Preceded in death by his Mother Sybil, Step-Father Grant, Father Frank, and Sister Gwen.  

    The family wants to thank all of the staff at Beacon Crest Senior Living and Inspiration Home Health and Hospice and all of the new friends he met while living there. Thank you to Jerry Poloskey for coming to visit him every week. Thank you everyone for all the care and love you extended to Ed.  

   Friends may call upon the family at a wake on June 24, 2023 from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City, UT. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday June 26, 2023 at 2:00pm at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, 300 East 11800 South Draper.  Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

    In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Edward Terrill’s name to the following: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.starksfuneral.com.