Terrence Lee States went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 7, 2023 here in Colorado Springs.   

He was born September 7, 1947, in Colorado Springs, CO, to Thomas O. and Elizabeth States.

Terry spent his childhood years moving between Colorado Springs and Seattle with his parents and 4 siblings, but his heart was always in Seattle.  

In the mid-1960s he joined the Navy, serving on the USS Sacramento in the Pacific.  He enjoyed regaling listeners with tales about his Navy days, and a picture of the Sacramento was his computer home screen.

From his father Terry learned the craft of home and industrial painting, eventually striking out on his own, where he continued to hone his skills. 

He especially enjoyed painting old houses and had an eye for the color pallet.  

Among other occupations Terry enjoyed waiting tables.  A favorite was at the Broadmoor Hotel where he had great fun learning and excelling in in the craft of fine restaurant table service, a highlight being serving President Bush.  

Terry’s passions were numerous:  sports, music, sailing, bicycling, collectable cars, and roses.  His favorite sports teams included the Seattle Mariners, New York Yankees, Denver Brocos, and Seattle Seahawks.

His love of music leaned toward Jazz and Acoustic New Age, including Paul Desmond, Dave Brubeck and George Winston.  

In 2022, Terry rededicated his life to Jesus and since then he had so much more joy in his heart and enjoyed sharing about it.  

Terry is preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Elizabeth States, and is survived by his daughter Tammy States Love, of Chicago, IL, his Son T.J. States (Annie) of Wichita, KS; his siblings Pam Heblinger, Rebecca States Navratil, Glenn States (Naomi), Larie States Kirchner (John); 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  Services will be held Friday, April 21, 2023, 2:00 p.m. at Northeast Bible Chapel, 1722 MacArthur Avenue, Colorado Spring, CO 80909  

Memorial contributions may be made to Colorado Springs Salvation Army, 908 Yuma Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80909