Terry Matthew Walsh, age 64, passed away November 15, 2018 at University Hospital in Indianapolis. For 3 weeks, he battled complications from bilateral nephrectomies and hereditary renal disease with grace and bravery.
Terry was a graduate of Shortridge High School, attended Macalester College, and received his LPN education at IVY Tech. He worked as an LPN at IU Methodist for 40 years, retiring in October 2016. It was also at Methodist that he met and then married his beloved wife Barbara in 1982. Terry and Barb shared life’s adventures and trials for more than 35 years.
Terry lived his life caring for others, rejoicing in each moment, and exploring the world with compassion and intellect. He loved music, particularly appreciating the Grateful Dead. In addition to his nuclear family, Terry had an extended family of friends, many of whom were associated with the local band The Spirtles. Terry loved the outdoors and travelled extensively within the US and abroad. He was an avid reader.
Terry is survived by his wife Barbara Walsh, his step daughters Karrie and Michelle McGregor-Grogan, his brother Jerry King, and his sister Cathy Walsh, as well as, 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
A memorial Celebration of Life will be held at Indiana Funeral Care, 8151 Allisonville Road, in Indianapolis on December 8, 2018 from 2-4:30pm