E. Terry Euston passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023
E. Terry Euston, 74, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 3, 2023
at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital at the end of an active and fulfilling
life.Born in Wantagh, New York, he was the husband of Eilene (Balfour) Euston.
They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 25th. He was the son
of the late Edward Thomas and Ruth Terry Euston. A graduate of
Fayetteville-Manlius High School, in New York, he then graduated from
Cornell University with a bachelor's degree in Fisheries Science.
He worked as a Senior Fish Biologist for Normandeau Associates
in Drumore, PA for 40 years, retiring in 2011. Terry loved his career
and treasured the relationships he formed with his colleagues.
He proudly served with the Armed Forces in New York as a Sergeant
where he was honorably discharged in 1973, and in Pennsylvania as a
Specialist with the Reserves of the Army; honorably discharged in June 1976.
After retirement, Terry was fortunate to travel the country and parts of the
world with his wife, family, and friends. He was always eager to embark
on an adventure. His love of fishing, the outdoors, and travel inspired
him on countless trips to national parks, the waters of the east coast,
and many other locales, including a long-anticipated trip to Alaska
in July with family. He was enthusiastic about gardening, reading,
hiking, biking, baseball, and music. Family and friends appreciated
his unique sense of humor, his warm engaging personality, and the value
of his friendship. He shared his philosophy of retired life with others:
"Start slow and taper off," and "I have nowhere to go and all day to get there."
He absolutely loved and was loved by his family. He is survived by his wife,
Eilene; two sons, Todd, husband of Erin (Broadhurst) Euston,
Portland, Oregon, and Derek, husband of Megan (Spittler) Euston,
Harrisburg, PA, a sister, Nancy (Euston) Patton, wife of Russell B. Patton,
Averill Park, New York; and five granddaughters, Shayne, Hollis, Dylan, Reese, and Demi.
Terry met his cancer challenges of many years with positivity and resolve.
The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the wonderful staff at
the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute and Lancaster General Hospital in
addition to the staff at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center for their excellent
care and support to Terry and family. Friends are welcome to join
in the Celebration of Terry's Life on Tuesday, August 15, 2023,
rom 4:00 7:00 pm. The celebration will be a drop-in gathering at Britain Hill
at the Livery, 1702 Lampeter Rd., Lancaster, PA. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be sent to the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute,
2102 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601.
Please visit Terry's Memorial Page at
