Terrel “Terry” Boyd Pope
October 11, 1948 - February 17, 2025
- Share:
Terrel “Terry” Boyd Pope
October 11, 1948 - February 17, 2025
Obituary
Terrel (Terry) Boyd Pope, age 76, passed away unexpectedly on February 17, 2025, at his home in Blaine, Washington.
Terry was born October 11, 1948, in Bellingham, Washington. His parents were William F (Frank) Pope and Corinne Jean Lamoreaux Pope.
Terry attended local Bellingham schools and graduated in 1967 from Bellingham High School.
In 1969, Terry was drafted into the US Army. He served as a point man on the front lines in the Vietnam War.
Terry had various occupations, starting with a paper route and ending with commercial fishing on various boats.
Terry loved the great outdoors. He fished, crabbed, shrimped, and hunted ducks, pheasants, quail, and geese, among other things. He also had a great love for his dogs—all 20 of them.
Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Corky Pope, his son William (Billy) Pope, and three granddaughters, Kelsey, Kylie, and Emily Dodd.
Terry is survived by his three children, Nikki (Jeff) Dodd, Kate (Eric) Hanson, Terrel Pope, and his adopted son John Soloman and his family; four grandsons Billy and Brandon Dodd, Parker and Quaylan Hanson; Sister Rochelle Pope McDonald; brother Darryl (Dorothy) Pope; and Aunt Shirley Ball of Seattle. Terry also had many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on March 7 at 12:30 PM at Bayview Cemetery, 1420 Woburn St., Bellingham. A celebration of life will follow at Moles Farewell Tributes, located at 2465 Lakeway Dr. in Bellingham, WA. 98229
As Terry would always say, “You have a better than good day.”
Interment with Military Honors
- Date & Time: March 7, 2025 (12:30 PM)
- Next Service: Reception At Moles Bayview Chapel Immediately Following
- Venue: Bayview Cemetery
- Location: 1420 Woburn Street Bellingham, WA 98229 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (360) 778-7150
Reception
- Date & Time: March 7, 2025 (1:00 PM)
- Venue: Moles Farewell Tributes – Bayview Chapel
- Location: 2465 Lakeway Drive Bellingham, WA 98229 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (360) 733-0510
4 responses to Terrel “Terry” Boyd Pope
Peter Aiello says:
February 28, 2025
Remembering pope he’s the best like the brother I never had god bless you
elizabeth ziegler says:
March 1, 2025
Kate, Nikki, and Terrell,
I want to express my condolences to you and the rest of your family on the Passing of your father. Although I don’t remember ever meeting him I do know that all of you are wonderful people and I’ve Losing a Parent known you since you were young. Losing a parent is so hard no matter how old you are and im sure right now the grief is overwhelming. I send you all my Love, my prayers, and condolences . May he rest in peace
Matt West says:
March 3, 2025
I had the honor of meeting Terry 27 years ago while excavating his home site, a place that soon became a “home away from home” for many of us. Our friendship blossomed over the years, filled with countless memories that we created together. Some of my fondest moments were spent hunting birds alongside Terry as he guided me in training my beloved bird dogs. His patience, wisdom, and passion for the outdoors were truly inspiring.
Terry’s love for his children and grandchildren was unwavering. He was a devoted father and grandfather who cherished every moment spent with them. His guidance, affection, and sense of humor will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
As we remember Terry, let us celebrate his life and the profound impact he had on those around him. His spirit will forever live on in the memories we shared and the love he spread to everyone who knew him.
Rest in peace, Terry. You will always hold a special place in our hearts.
drover sointeru says:
April 6, 2025
Excellent read, I just passed this onto a colleague who was doing some research on that. And he just bought me lunch as I found it for him smile So let me rephrase that: Thank you for lunch! “Feeling passionate about something is like getting a peak at your soul smiling back at you.” by Amanda Medinger.