December 9, 1941 - August 29, 2024
Norman ”Terry” Checkley passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024 at Hospice House surrounded by his wife and children.
He was born on December 9, 1941 to Robert and Elsie Checkley in Prince George. Terry was the youngest of 6 children. He was raised in Prince George and,
only moved away for 3 years to join the navy. On his return, Terry started working at WM Tire and in March of 1966 he started his career with Canfor until his retirement in June of 2000. Once retired, Terry and Vi moved to Cluculz Lake full time. Although retired, he continued to work shutdowns with Canfor and Central Interior Piping into his 70’s. Terry is remembered by his crew as the best boss they ever worked for. He touched many lives his humor, love, and spirit will be dearly missed but cherished in the hearts of so many of us who loved him for many years to come.
Terry is survived by his wife of 61 years Viola (Stafford), children Alan (Shannon) and Toni, grandchildren Terence (Chanel), Melissa (Dylan) and Dalan, step-grandson Jarod, honorary great-grandson Xander and his best friend of 78 plus years Rae Newman.
In addition to his parents, Terry was predeceased by his sister Mary, brothers Les, Bill, Gord and Jim, brothers-in-law Tommy Norton, Reg, Keith, Randy and
Donald Stafford and sister-in-law Shirley Checkley. Terry is survived by Evie, Helen and Anne Checkley (sisters-in-law), Ken Stafford (brother-in-law), Ray and
Tuula Stafford (brother-in-law & sister-in-law), Corrine & Lance Ongman (sister-in-law and brother-in-law), Betty and Karen Stafford (sisters-in-laws), as well as
many nieces & nephews, great nieces and nephews, great great nieces and nephews and 1 great great great niece.
Terry’s family extends a sincere THANK-You to the Prince George Hospice House and Dr. Khan for the excellent care and support that was given to him and his Family.
In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to the Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society.
There will be a celebration of life for Terry on October 5, 2024 at The Elder Citizen Recreation Association 1692 10th Avenue, Prince George, BC. Doors will open at 12pm, celebration starting at 1pm with a light luncheon to follow.
Published in the Prince George Citizen on Sept. 12, 2024.