Terry Dale Dunkin
Marriages
Sharon O'Hara
Burial Details
Obituaries
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 5B - June 20, 2013
Terry Dale Dunkin was born in
Vallejo, California on November
29, 1950, to Huebert Dale and
Willenne Dunkin.
Born into a military family,
Terry lived many places growing
u p b e f o r e h e a n d h i s f a m i l y
settled in Nebraska. Terry graduated
from Millard High School in
1968. After graduating Terry married
Sharon O'Hara.
He joined the Army in 1970, and served in Vietnam. He was hon -
orably discharged after serving one tour of duty in Vietnam and was
awarded the Bronze Star for his service.
The couple had three children, Lori, Jennifer, and Jeffrey Dale.
Terry and his family moved to Grand Junction in 1978. He worke d
for the US Postal Service as a letter carrier and retired from the post
office in 2002.
Terry loved fishing and had many fond memories of fishing with
his children. He also loved watching the Nebraska Cornhuskers play
football.
He is survived by his children, Lori, Jennifer, and Jeffery Dale; his
brother, Randy, and his many grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Terry was preceded in death by his sister, Tammy Sue, and his parents,
Huebert Dale and Willenne Dunkin.
A Military Honors graveside service will be held Friday, June 21st
at 3:00 at the Veterans Cemetery with a dinner to immediately follow.
