Terry L. Williams, 76

Terry L. Williams, May 13, 1948 – Nove. 22, 2024. Born the youngest son on May 13, 1948, in Hartner, Kansas to Richard L. and Ema Lou Williams née Schultz.

Terry was raised in Wellington, Kansas where he graduated High School in 1966. In 1968 he enlisted into the United States Marine Corps where he became a twice decorated Vietnam Veteran. A short time after his honorable discharge from the military in California he relocated to Kalispell, where he owned multiple businesses, the most recent being Terry’s Small Engine Repair in Evergreen.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Ema Lou Williams née Schultz; father, Richard L. Williams SR; older brother, Richard L. Williams JR.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years Charis Williams of Lakeside; son and daughter-in-law, Chris L. and Angelique Williams of Libby; daughter and son-in-law Melanie and Chad Shelabarger of Prescott, Ariz.; daughter, Devon Williams of Chandler, Ariz.; step-son and daughter-in-law, Cameron and Leeanne Hockett of Kalispell; step-son and daughter-in-law, Brandon and Katie Hockett of Kalispell; and grandchildren Ethan, Ema, Kade, Lennox, Aubrey, Cameron Jr, Cooper and Kenley, various cousins and other family members.

A celebration of Terry’s life will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 1 p.m. at Tamarack Brewing Company, 105 Blacktail Road, Lakeside.