Terry M. Townsend left this world peacefully in his Arizona home on August 26, 2026 at the age of 82. Terry was a cherished husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa and friend whose presence will be greatly missed. Terry is finally in his right mind again as Alzheimer’s took him from us years ago.

Terry was born on July 6, 1944 to Marvin Monroe Townsend and Doris P. (Rademacher) Townsend in Charles City, Iowa. He grew up in Iowa spending most of his time on his Grandpa's farm, where he raised more hell than he did corn. Terry got to Wyoming as fast as he could! He met the love of his life, Norma Kay Gifford in Buffalo, WY. They were married on July 27, 1973. To this union he brought four children and added two more making the six T’s.

Terry was a business owner most of his life starting with a gas station in Buffalo, WY. He will be most remembered for his towing business of 34 years, Terry’s Towing. Terry met many of his friends by towing them in or working on their car. He never met a stranger and would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it.

Terry loved riding horses, motorcycles and 4-wheelers. No matter how many times he fell off he got right back on. He was a resilient man. Hunting was a passion he shared with family and friends alike. He would always invite anyone he met to come hunt Wyoming with him.

After his big accident, Terry’s therapy was building his cabin at the North 40. He spent lots of his time communing with nature and enjoying his sage chickens.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Pat Nelson, and many cousins.

Terry is survived by his wife Norma, his 6 T's:

Tim and Tink Townsend, Travis Townsend, Trisha and Mike Dahlin, Teresa Hittner, Tanya and Marc Collier and Troy Townsend, 7 grandchildren: Jacob Collier, Marissa and Tommy Harvey, Alexis Collier, Ryan Collier, Kage Hittner, Jett Dahlin and Kyle Rodabaugh and 4 great-grandsons: Henry and

Eugene Harvey, Cody and Riley Rodabaugh. Terry is survived by his favorite cousins. Terry is survived by too many numerous friends and adopted children to mention them all. Thank you all for your help and friendship over the years.

In lieu of gifts please consider donating to the Alzheimer’s Foundation, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation or the National Rifle Association.