Tarrance Garde McClary, 77

Tarrance Garde McClary, 77, died peacefully in his sleep on May 19, 2015, at home in Peoria, Arizona.  

   Terry is survived by his children, Valerie McClary of Winter Garden, Florida, Marvella “Sparky” Lockbaum of Osburn, Idaho, Leila Dor’e Cosner of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, and Terrance “T.G.” McClary of Peoria; their mother, Marcella Lee, of Ronan; Ronald Rorvik of Ronan; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and his sister, Meredith Dolson, of Hot Springs.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Leila McClary; his sister, Llanna Morrow Downin; and daughter, Verna Rovik.

  He was born on Nov 4, 1937, in Kalispell, to parents Kenneth Glen McClary and Leila Helen McClary. Mr. McClary served his country as a well-respected 82nd Airborne Division soldier (Green Beret).

Terry was a great family man and a loving father. He was a social, active man for the majority of his life. “Big Terry” loved hunting, fishing, traveling and spending time with family and friends. His family and friends will always remember him as a hard working, generous, outgoing, funny and loving person.  

The burial is scheduled for Friday, July 10, at Murray Memorial Cemetery in Lone Pine, with a reception to follow at Lone Pine Hall. Estimated time will be 10:30 a.m. The Rev. George Cosner will officiate. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Tarrance’s life.