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1941 - 2006
 Age: 64
BRYER, Terry A.
Paw Paw, MI
1941- 2006
Terry died peaceably at his beloved lake home Sunday, August 13th. He endured a long illness with the same courage, good humor, inner strength and compassion for others that he showed throughout his life. He leaves behind to celebrate his life, his wife of 48 years Ruthann, who was his partner in life and love. Together they created and operated the Bryer Patch, a greenhouse/nursery in Texas Township for many years. Also surviving are 2 daughters and a son, Lauren (Curt) Smith, Scott Bryer, Stephanie (Charles) Pfister, 2 grandchildren Andrew Bryer and Erin Bryer, a brother David (Ann) Bryer and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Edward J. Bryer, Jr. and Ann M. (Niemi) Bryer. A memorial service will be held Friday, August 25th at 4pm at First Presbyterian Church of Paw Paw, MI at the corner of M40 and Pine Street. A dinner reception will immediately follow at the church. If you have a memory of how Terry touched your life, the family would appreciate a card or on the internet at www.timeformemory.com/adams Arrangements made by Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw. Memorial donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Paw Paw and Hospice of SW Michigan.
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There are currently 4 condolences.
Phylis Neuber
pen1941@yahoo.com
Tuesday August 22, 2006 at
6:03 PM
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Dear Ruthann,
I want to extend my heartfelt condolences for your loss. My prayers are with you. This is hard for me as I lost my husband Dale on the 16th of August.
You might know that Terry and I were neighbors at Crooked Lake, and as classmates rode the same bus to school. I will always remember his quiet manor and saw him as a special person with a good heart.
Love, Phylis(Crooks) Neuber
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Dan Munson
Saturday August 19, 2006 at
10:00 AM
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I wish I could go back in time to thank Terry for everything he taught me when I worked at the Bryer Patch back in 1986. I can still to this day, 20 some years later, remember how to mix dirt for flower flats, lol! I don't think I have ever met someone who worked as hard as Terry, but still found time to teach a young man work ethics and knowledge that is still used to this day. Everytime I pass by the Bryer Patch I think about sitting with Terry at the end of the day, having a couple of red, white and blues, talking about recovering one of the greenhouses. He was a great man that surely will be missed! God bless you all.
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Don Ritsema
Thursday August 17, 2006 at
9:03 PM
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Terry and I were members of the class of 1959 and we lived across Crooked Lake Texas from each other. We had many good times on the water in our boats. We had one class party that i remember between their place and Barb Cook's parents home. We water skied behind Terry's boat. The summers were great times. I also know that Terry was very giving as he donated many plants to the alumni banquets for door prizes, when you still had the Bryer Patch. We will pray for you in this time of loss. God Bless you Don and Jan Ritsema
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Mike Mortensen
Thursday August 17, 2006 at
7:38 AM
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Terry was a good friend. Hunting, having a couple of beers together or with a group of guys in Terry's barn at the Bryer Patch. Terry restored an Olds Cutlass for my son Mike's first car. He also gave up his bucket to Mike, II during deer hunting while Terry was at an auction looking for irrigation parts. Terry said not only did he give up his bucket but Mike also killed his deer. Terry will be missed very much he was a good friend.
Mike Mortensen
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