Terry you were my best friend all through high school you were the big guy that protected me and we hung out all the time through school playing either ping-pong or pool at your house will sure miss you Bill Reese
Terry was part of my life since our days at Tremont. He was always a kind and caring friend. However, I remember fondly how he loved to torment Candy. Terry had fond memories of growing up in UA and enjoyed sharing them at the UA65 gatherings in Florida. You will be missed my friend.
I will always remember Terry as a "set-up guy" in Herb Yenser's choir, helping me with the piano and other details before each concert. He was always friendly and I appreciated his dedication and enthusiasm.
I recall a time when the far away leg of a grand piano collapsed during a concert, scaring me half to death. He was there in an instant, to haul that big piano back off the floor and onto its leg in a stable manner.
Terry Schuman was the BFG of our elementary school playground. At the 40th reunion we laughed together about many Tremont School memories from the 50's. My sympathy to Terry's family and friends as his life is celebrated this weekend in Columbus.
I was saddened to hear about Terry. We go back a long time and I will miss seeing him at our reunions. Many on the basketball team called him "The Shoe" because of his name. Actually he did have big shoes of course but not in comparison to his heart. If you ever got into a scuffle on the play ground or on during a basketball game he would be the first on the scene to have your back and he also was the first to forgive me for making too many turnovers. Thanks for your friendship "Shoe", I know you are resting in peace now. Snides
Like Janice, my memories of Terry are of the guy who got ‘er done, whatever the task might be (often/usually connected with the choir, in my case). He was approachable, hardworking, unaffected and straightforward. Though he left too soon, it’s clear his virtues remained intact, a commendable achievement for anyone’s life. God bless and keep you, Terry.
Saying goodbye to an old friend is so hard to do but I could not give in, sit it out and not say, "Thanks Terry for having been my friend through-out all these years". We became friends in the ninth grade. Alphabetically lined up for some reason or another, me at 5'2" and he at 6'7", Terry dwarfed over me. With a smile as big as he was tall, he rested his arm on my shoulder and laughingly asked if I played basketball. Terry was surprised when I answered I had played hoops with Rodger Wilson all through grade school, Rodger having taught me how to attempt a lay-up shot. With that big, never-ending smile, this gentle giant leaned down, gave me an all encompassing bear hug and definitively said, "I'm Terry and we are going to be great friends!” Terry became an added-on family member, who was always welcomed around the house. Whether alone or bringing friends with him, he frequently would drop-in and stay for the day. With such positive energy, he became one of our family, and Terry loved the feeling of having siblings. We stayed friends through high school, his Air Force tour in Vietnam, and when he married for the first time, my brother, Steve and I were both in his wedding. We kept in touch through the occasional phone call when he moved to Florida. Several years back, at an UAHS Florida reunion held in the Villages, Terry and I spent time, laughing and reliving memories, and sharing pictures of our families. We spoke several times on the phone since the reunion and always about Ohio State, Upper Arlington and former classmates. I am blessed to have known Terry, shared so many years and events with him, and was always greeted with that big encompassing smile and bear hug. You were right Terry, we did become great friends, and I will miss you.
Terry ad I played basketball together in high school. He really was a gentle, nice person. I don’t think I ever saw him get angry. At times he was a little “goofy” but it always came with a certain amount of sweetness, as well. We shall miss you, big guy!
I met Terry at Barrington in kindergarden. He was a big kid back then. I recall in the 8th grade speech class with Mr. Fadley, Terry did a speech on why Nixon would be a better President than Kennedy. However, Kennedy had just been elected. Nevertheless, Terry gave his speech anyhow. I thought that was so cool.
I knew Terry since Tremont Elementary. He was a giant but a heart of gold. About 8- classmates went to his funeral service at Schoedinger. It was a lovely service his daughters did to represent their dad. He was blessed with 2-lovely daughters and darling grandchildren. The memories they held about Terry was so sacred and special. It was a nice service with many momento. I know that all of us attended his service felt such a blessing that he was in such good hands and loved so much by his daughters.
Bill Reese
Terry you were my best friend all through high school you were the big guy that protected me and we hung out all the time through school playing either ping-pong or pool at your house will sure miss you Bill Reese
Susie Burnside (Susan Burnside Hagar)
Terry was part of my life since our days at Tremont. He was always a kind and caring friend. However, I remember fondly how he loved to torment Candy. Terry had fond memories of growing up in UA and enjoyed sharing them at the UA65 gatherings in Florida. You will be missed my friend.
Janice Baker (Janice Marie Baker Cook)
I will always remember Terry as a "set-up guy" in Herb Yenser's choir, helping me with the piano and other details before each concert. He was always friendly and I appreciated his dedication and enthusiasm.
I recall a time when the far away leg of a grand piano collapsed during a concert, scaring me half to death. He was there in an instant, to haul that big piano back off the floor and onto its leg in a stable manner.
Rest in peace, Terry.
Sally Daugherty (Sarah Daugherty Sussman)
Terry Schuman was the BFG of our elementary school playground. At the 40th reunion we laughed together about many Tremont School memories from the 50's. My sympathy to Terry's family and friends as his life is celebrated this weekend in Columbus.
Jerry Snyder (Jerry W. Snyder)
I was saddened to hear about Terry. We go back a long time and I will miss seeing him at our reunions. Many on the basketball team called him "The Shoe" because of his name. Actually he did have big shoes of course but not in comparison to his heart. If you ever got into a scuffle on the play ground or on during a basketball game he would be the first on the scene to have your back and he also was the first to forgive me for making too many turnovers. Thanks for your friendship "Shoe", I know you are resting in peace now. Snides
Gary Allen
Like Janice, my memories of Terry are of the guy who got ‘er done, whatever the task might be (often/usually connected with the choir, in my case). He was approachable, hardworking, unaffected and straightforward. Though he left too soon, it’s clear his virtues remained intact, a commendable achievement for anyone’s life. God bless and keep you, Terry.
Angela Savko (Mary Angela Savko)
Saying goodbye to an old friend is so hard to do but I could not give in, sit it out and not say, "Thanks Terry for having been my friend through-out all these years". We became friends in the ninth grade. Alphabetically lined up for some reason or another, me at 5'2" and he at 6'7", Terry dwarfed over me. With a smile as big as he was tall, he rested his arm on my shoulder and laughingly asked if I played basketball. Terry was surprised when I answered I had played hoops with Rodger Wilson all through grade school, Rodger having taught me how to attempt a lay-up shot. With that big, never-ending smile, this gentle giant leaned down, gave me an all encompassing bear hug and definitively said, "I'm Terry and we are going to be great friends!” Terry became an added-on family member, who was always welcomed around the house. Whether alone or bringing friends with him, he frequently would drop-in and stay for the day. With such positive energy, he became one of our family, and Terry loved the feeling of having siblings. We stayed friends through high school, his Air Force tour in Vietnam, and when he married for the first time, my brother, Steve and I were both in his wedding. We kept in touch through the occasional phone call when he moved to Florida. Several years back, at an UAHS Florida reunion held in the Villages, Terry and I spent time, laughing and reliving memories, and sharing pictures of our families. We spoke several times on the phone since the reunion and always about Ohio State, Upper Arlington and former classmates. I am blessed to have known Terry, shared so many years and events with him, and was always greeted with that big encompassing smile and bear hug. You were right Terry, we did become great friends, and I will miss you.
Bill Kraft (William H. Kraft)
Terry ad I played basketball together in high school. He really was a gentle, nice person. I don’t think I ever saw him get angry. At times he was a little “goofy” but it always came with a certain amount of sweetness, as well. We shall miss you, big guy!
John Millious (John Earl Millious)
I met Terry at Barrington in kindergarden. He was a big kid back then. I recall in the 8th grade speech class with Mr. Fadley, Terry did a speech on why Nixon would be a better President than Kennedy. However, Kennedy had just been elected. Nevertheless, Terry gave his speech anyhow. I thought that was so cool.
Diane Pettegrew (Diane Pettegrew Madden)
I knew Terry since Tremont Elementary. He was a giant but a heart of gold. About 8- classmates went to his funeral service at Schoedinger. It was a lovely service his daughters did to represent their dad. He was blessed with 2-lovely daughters and darling grandchildren. The memories they held about Terry was so sacred and special. It was a nice service with many momento. I know that all of us attended his service felt such a blessing that he was in such good hands and loved so much by his daughters.