Terry Kay Byrum

Terry was born in Eugene to Stan and Carol (Smith) Jensen. She graduated from Coburg High School in 1962.

Terry Kay Byrum

She married her high school sweetheart, David (Dave) in 1961. After graduating high school, she moved to the Bay Area for a short time while Dave served in the Navy. The family moved to Central Oregon in 1974, settling in Tumalo.  Not long after, Terry began her employment at Brooks Resources (formerly Brooks Scanlon) where she worked until her retirement in 2005.

Terry loved horses and was an accomplished horsewoman.  She owned them almost her entire life. She was one of the founding members of the Central Oregon Mounted Equestrian Team in the mid to late 1980s and they performed at many events throughout central Oregon.  She eventually started competing in the sport of Reining even making it to Las Vegas on her Paint Horse "Bubba." 

She and her husband, Dave, found a home with their friends in Sisters and were big supporters of the Sisters Rodeo and were members of the Association for many years. She volunteered countless hours as the "money runner" during the rodeo performances.

Terry was a huge fan of the Oregon Ducks and traveled to Eugene every year to watch football games at Autzen Stadium.

After retirement, she and Dave moved back to Coburg, and enjoyed their winters following the sun to Arizona and Palm Springs and spending time with good friends there. In 2014, they relocated to Redmond. She was an avid traveler and got out and explored as often as she could.  

Terry is survived by her sons David (Morrisa) & Mark, and daughter, Jodi; three granddaughters, Rylee (Ty), Shelby (Travis) & Skylar and her beloved dog Benson.

Terry was a friend to everyone and maintained a positive attitude her entire life. She was grateful for her family and her many long-time friends, and will be extremely missed.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David.

A celebration of life is planned for a later date.