Terry keeps things lively in the shop. He puts a positive spin on almost any situation and is known for his perseverance. Terry began his career at West Park in April of 1994. At the time he was working beside his father, Henry, another technician in our shop. One and a half years later, exactly 15 years ago today, Terry received the tragic news that his father had passed away in a car accident. Terry counts those 1 and a half years of working with his father a total blessing and privilege. The staff working with Henry at that time remember him as a gentle, soft-spoken guy. He was one of those genuinely nice people who was well-liked by all. Henry was one of the best heavy duty truck technicians in southern Manitoba who was always willing to put in the extra hours to get a customer on the road, especially during beet season. We still miss his smiles and good, clean (sometimes practical) jokes!
When Terry was asked what his favourite practical GM vehicle is, he replied with seriousness in his face, "A Camaro...(pause for laughter from bystanders)... What are you laughing for?" he asked. "It's got 4 seats. My wife would even agree with me! My son thinks we should drive a Bumble Bee." For Terry's impractical vehicle he'd like to own the Corvette he found in a Corvette magazine as a kid. It's a '69 Corvette L88 in black with a 427 all-aluminum engine. Terry still has the picture stashed away in his Corvette magazine collection.
A moment that Terry remembers vividly at West Park is standing in the doorway of the garage watching a huge lightning storm when suddenly a tree across the parking lot was struck. The light hurt the eyes and when the thunder struck, everyone jumped 3-4 feet off the floor. All batteries were charged, cars and people!
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