Date Of Birth: April 30, 1964
Date Of Death: June 2, 2009
Terrence G. Harper, Indianapolis, 45, died June 2, at his home with family and friends. Read the full story at http://melonthump.blogspot.com, Terry’s blog, Thumping My Melon. He leaves behind his wife of 20 years, Lee Ann, and sons, Dale and Jace. Details on gifts and tributes can be found at www.spj.org. Contributions can also be made in Terry’s honor to the American Brain Tumor Association, at www.abta.org.The Indystar has more on Terry at these links: http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009906030356http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200990602044A brief and poignant note from Terry:”I do know that if love transcends the boundaries of life and space and time, I have amassed more than enough to carry me safely to my next destination. And I hope that I have left enough behind to help light a path so that we may one day meet again.And especially to Lee Ann, Dale and Jace…wherever you go and whatever you do, be happy and know that my love will always be with you. Forever. I cannot imagine what my life would have been like without the three of you in it. It was a great ride.So long for now…Love,Terry”Assistant Editor’s Note:Mrs. Melonthump would like you all to participate in events planned to remember and celebrate Terry. Thank you.Terry’s Remembrance:Saturday, June 6, 8 pmAt the Country House of Sara and John TrittipoNear Eminence, IN (45 minutes from Indpls)Map to location: http://spj.org/images/harper/map-to-pond.pdfPlease bring chairs for lakeside event and bonfireCasual attire. Light refreshments.Terry’s Party: Sunday, June 7, 7 pmWoodruff Place Town HallEast Drive, Woodruff Place(between E. 10th and Michigan Streets)Casual attire; black clothing discouraged.Terry’s favorite things: including munchies, karaoke and Maker’s Mark.
Alan E Brown says
It was a pleasure to have known Brother Harper.
Our prayers are now for his family in hopes that their grief may be softened.
PauletteBarr says
To the Harper family
We send our love and prayer that you might feel the presence of the Lord during this difficult time and in the days ahead.
Our deepest sympathy
Sam and Paulette Barr
Tryon Hubbard says
I had the misfortune of not having met Terry until late 2007. His personna had preceded him, however, and I was immediately taken with his wit and charm. As Symposicarch of the 2008 GAC banquet, he delighted everyone. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Farewell, Brother Harper…
Damian Walker says
Dear Brother Harper,
My most profound condolences to Mrs. Harper and your family. Thank you for a
lifetime of concern for the fraternity and world
generally. Please Rest. In. Peace.
Sincerely Yours,
Damian Walker
Gordon Carter says
The Brothers of Alabama Beta Chapter of Phi Kappa Psi, Auburn University express their deepest sympathy in the death of their brother Terry Harper.
Christopher M Hammer says
Terry was someone whom when I first met, I feared him (I was interviewing for a job with Phi Psi)…I didn’t get the job, but it was his advice that helped me improve who I was to be better.
After getting to know him better, I realized how much he truly inspired so many of us without even realizing it. I thank him from the bottom of my heart.
To his wife and sons, my deepest sympathies, and thank you for allowing him to be such an active part of our lives too.
His S.C. brothers love and will always honor his wit, grace, and ’crispy casual’-ness… always…
Amici, Terry…
Candace Bex says
Dear Family:
My deepest sympathy to you all. You are an amazing family and your loss touches the whole community. I am praying for each one of you.
Sincerely, Candace
Joe Sue Rector says
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Harper family during this most difficult time. Terry was an outstanding young man, and we are honored to have known him and called him our friend.
Joe & Sue Rector
Tom and Nanci Meisner says
Nanci and I wish to convey our deepest sympathies for Terry’s family–especially Lee Ann, Dale and Jace. Terry was a wonderful person with whom I was blessed to have known over the past 19 years and to have called him my brother in Phi Kappa Psi. He will be sorely missed by all. May God bless him and his family.