Terrence Andrew Monson

December 3, 1965 ~ May 29, 2023 (age 57)

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Terry was a loving father and husband, and a great friend who brought laughter to every event he joined. He lived a happy life in Minneapolis, MN, then in Key West, FL, and later in Greensboro, NC. Experiencing three very different cultures gave rise to Terry's warm and all-embracing nature.

His degree in Aerospace Engineering led him to love everything about aircraft and oversized kites. He enjoyed motorcycle rides and completed multiple long-ride challenges.

Terry is survived by his spouse, two daughters, two sons, and an extended loving family.

He will be greatly missed and will forever stay in our hearts.

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June 02, 2023

My dad was the first person in my family to whom I told my biggest life secret. In 2019, I was going through some difficult times. The job I thought I had in the bag ended up rejecting me. My closest friends were moving away and getting into successful careers. I felt alone, demoralized, and unable to truly express myself to anyone. Then, at my lowest point, my dad happened to give me a random checkup call. I told him about what was going on in my life, and without a hesitation, he offered to let me live with him while I looked for a job. I was living in Minnesota at the time, so I almost immediately packed up my things and moved in with him and his family in Greensboro. I hadn't lived with him since I was about 14, since my parents divorced. But during this time living with him, I got to revitalize our relationship and really get to know each other. One day, I left the house without telling him why, and he was very concerned and wanted to talk about it. I tried to make up some pointless lie, but he could easily see through it and asked what was really going on. I was scared, I didn't know if I could trust him, I was starting to cry, but I took a leap of faith. I told him that I wanted to be a transgender woman. He was a bit shocked, but immediately smiled and told me he loved me and hugged me. I feel like deep down, he always wanted something like this to happen, the opportunity to have one his children drop all of their emotional walls and be totally vulnerable, so that he could show how monumentally and enthusiastically he loved and respected them. And I felt it very much. He made me feel comfortable talking about how I wanted to express myself. And it was the greatest weight off my shoulders I've ever felt. I spent over a decade feeling like this was something I would never and could never tell anyone. And my dad gave me the foundation I needed to finally, and for the first time, feel unashamed of who I was. How he helped me in my life's journey is unmistakable, and I will carry with me a piece of his heart and soul for the rest of my life. I love you dad. - Valerie

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