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of Grass Lake, Michigan, age 64, died Saturday, October 8, 2016 at his home. He was born August 1, 1952 in Trenton, MI, the son of Delmar A. Lawrence and Marie Therese Van Cooley.  Terry graduated from Chelsea High School in 1970 and Eastern Michigan University in 1992. He worked at U of M as a bone marrow transplant nurse for many years. Terry loved traveling, golfing, working on his property and spending time with his family. The highlight of his year was throwing his large family’s annual Christmas party.

Survivors include his brothers, Anthony (Courtney) Byers, Dale (Jill) Byers; his sisters, Diane (Gary) Bice, Tammi (John) Scott, Cindy (Wally) Alix; his significant other, Debbie Lytle and her daughters, Samantha and Megan Lytle; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Byers and brother, Michael Lawrence.

A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, Oct 13, 11:00 am at St. Mary Catholic Church in  Chelsea, with the V. Rev. Dr. William J. Canon Turner officiating, with gathering an hour prior.  Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Waterloo with a luncheon to immediately follow at Terry and Debbie's home. The family will receive friends at Cole Funeral Chapel Wednesday 2-8 pm, with a time of sharing at 6:30 pm.  Memorial contributions may be made to Alpha House, 4290 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 or to Terry's family.

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