Terry Ray Vargason – Bowman Funeral Directors

Terry Ray Vargason passed away peacefully at his home on June 18, 2022. Terry was born on February 19, 1951 to Thomas Wright and Cecelia (Wooden) Vargason in Madison, South Dakota. The family moved to Idaho when Terry was five years old, and he lived in Idaho City until the eighth grade. The family then moved into Boise where Terry was able to play scholastic baseball which became an integral part of his life. He was a proud graduate of Borah High School and Boise State University. He completed his MS in accountancy at the State University of New York. Out of high school, Terry was drafted by the New York Yankees and played in their farm system in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Johnson City, TN and Oneonta, NY. It was while in New York that he met his future wife. Terry and Bethany (Whittemore) were married on April 22, 1972. They have two sons, Kyle, and Derrick. Terry was very proud of the fact that he and Beth had just celebrated their 50^th wedding anniversary in April.

After receiving his accounting degree, Terry began his career as a construction accountant with the former Morrison Knudsen and then Stone and Webster. Subsequently he worked for many entities including for the former Niagara Mohawk at Nine Mile Point in upstate New York and as comptroller for the town of Dewitt in New York. Eventually he started his own consulting firm and traveled the East Coast performing audits for many major corporations. After retiring, Terry and Beth moved back to Idaho and enjoyed many travels in their RV.

Terry’s passion was his family. He loved his wife and sons above all else. He was a dedicated family man who supported his wife and sons in their endeavors. He would go any distance to watch his boys play their sports and often made long trips after work just to watch a few periods of hockey. Terry had a quick wit and loved to argue politics with anyone he could get engaged. He also loved to regal people in the East of his boyhood antics growing up in Idaho City.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Beth, his sons Kyle (Caroline) of Boise and Derrick (Chelsea) Vargason of Warren, Oregon, his granddaughters, Maeve, Austin and Mila, his brothers Pat (Vicki), Michael (Kay) Vargason, and several nieces and nephews.

Terry and his family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Toby Davis and staff and Dr. Silvana Bucur for their medical expertise and care. He also wanted to thank all the wonderful staff and volunteers at St. Luke’s Meridian Infusion Center who always showed such kindness and caring with a hefty dose of laughter thrown in for good measure, the Meridian Fire Department for their patience and help, and the amazing caretakers at All Care Hospice. We owe you our undying gratitude.

A funeral service will be held, 11:00 am, Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Bowman Funeral Parlor, 10254 W. Carlton Bay Dr., Garden City, Idaho, with a viewing beginning at 10:30 am. A committal service will follow at Dry Creek Cemetery, 9600 Hill Rd., Boise, Idaho.

To watch the funeral service, please visit: https://vimeo.com/723828380

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Linda Theriault says
June 22, 2022 at 11:15 am

Beth & family
Sorry for your loss. It is a struggle. lost Yvon 9 months ago . You are in my thoughts. And
Prayers. It was 59 years for us
Love & Blessings
Cousin Linda
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  Beth says
  June 26, 2022 at 6:50 pm
  
  Thank you Linda. I didn’t know it was 59 years for you and Yvon. I hope you are doing well. Much love to you too.
Carol Blackburn says
June 22, 2022 at 12:30 pm

Beth, my dear friend, I am saddened to hear of Terry’s passing! My heart and prayers are with you and the family. Carol & David Blackburn
Jim Oldenburg says
June 23, 2022 at 7:06 am

Beth & Family,

Terry was a hard worker at Nine Mile Point, he has been missed. He was also a good friend. Offering you all my sorrow and prayers. May Terry Rest In Peace now.
Brian Brant says
June 23, 2022 at 11:14 am

I fortunate to spend a fair amount of time at the Vargason household many years ago growing up with Kyle and Derrick. Always good times and memories with such a great family. My thoughts and condolences are with you.
Marci says
June 23, 2022 at 2:23 pm

So sad to learn of Terry’s passing on ~ our wonderful fellow Borah Lion, his smoke and sense of humor will be greatly missed! sending comforting angels and prayers for Beth and family. May the wonderful memories you all shared help sustain you at this time!
Dennis Glynn says
June 24, 2022 at 3:54 pm

Beth, so very sorry to hear of Terry’s passing. Remembering you as such good neighbors. You and your family are in our thoughts….God Bless. Dennis and Cindy
Don Barbour says
June 27, 2022 at 10:45 am

Terry treated me like I was something special. I think maybe he did that with a lot of people. Great guy, always with an encouraging word.

Terry Ray Vargason February 19, 1951 - June 18, 2022

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