Terry L. Bailey, 61, of Big Piney, Wyoming

We lost our Terry/Dad, March 8, 2017. He was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on June 15, 1955 to Tony & Sally Bailey. He had three siblings, brothers, Timothy and Matt Bailey and sister, Chris (Bailey) Haider. Terry was raised on a ranch and enjoyed his childhood years like most ranch kids, fishing creeks, skating the same frozen creeks in the winter, chasing cows, long hours of endless hay fields, helping neighbors gather their cows and he never turned down the opportunity to help at their brandings. A favorite past time at his house was roping. He perfected the hobby and enjoyed going to jackpots and we are proud to share that he took home many 1st place finishes with his Dad and buddies.

He attended Kindergarten through 6 ^th grade in House Creek, Idaho, then moved to Jerome, Idaho with his family, where he continued his schooling. At age 16, he met the love of his life, Geneal Childers. They were married a year later and had 2 daughters, Angie and Tanya.

He ranched in Idaho, Montana, and Oregon with his family by his side every step of the way. He then went on to become a certified welder. This career took Terry and his family to Lander, Wyoming and shortly thereafter, Big Piney. A few short years later, he started up his own successful welding business and welded for 13 years. In 2003, he sold his welding truck and bought his first semi and started hauling water in the oilfield. When the oilfield slowed down, he drove over the road for a "little bit" (actually thousands of miles). He sure loved his semi!

Terry truly loved to work but when he wasn't working, his passion for hunting took him and his bride to the Northern Territories for an amazing caribou hunt. He was also able to go to Alaska for an adventurous bear hunt and finally Geneal got her trip to Hawaii, where Terry tagged a Royal Black Hawaiian Sheep and a Wild Spanish Goat.

He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Geneal, siblings, Matt (Sheryl) Bailey, Chris (Kenny) Haider, daughters, Angie (Phillip) Smith, Tanya (Ed) Mackey, grandchildren, Cherell (Kevin) O'Driscoll & family, Tyler (Kelsey) Smith & family, Connor Smith, Angie (Nate) Smith & family, Amy (Nick) Bruun & family, Jake (Echo) Mackey & family, Jamie (Trever) Coleman & family, Jennifer (Derek) Hardy & family. He was also blessed with several great grandchildren & one great, great grandchild.

He was proceeded in death by his oldest brother (Timothy), his father (Tony), Mother (Sally) and several Uncles and Aunts as well as a dear friend and mentor, Rollie Hawes.

There will be a Celebration of Life honoring Terry on March 17th from 11am - 1pm at the Southwest Sublette County Pioneers Senior Center.

In Lieu of flowers, PLEASE Donate to:

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Patient & Family Housing

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Salt Lake, UT  84116

In memory of Terry Bailey