Obituary
Terry had a rich and meaningful life both personally and professionally. Over 50 years of marriage to his wife Peggy after her passing he married his second love, Norma. Terry truly enjoyed family life. Terry graduated from Emporia State in 1965 with a masters in Education and later graduated from North Western Missouri with a masters in Library science. He served as a librarian and a teacher. He supervised the planning, financing, and opening of three new libraries during his career. He served as an officer on the American Library Association and served on the Social Responsibilities and Intellectual Freedom Committees. He also was President of the Kansas City Metro Library Information Network. In addition, was a member of the Belton Restoration Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alan and Melba (White) Emerick, brothers Charles and Michael Abel. First wife Margaret “Peggy” Propst and Norma J. Martin.
Survivors include his two sons, David and Mark. Six grandchildren, Matthew, Michelle, Sarah. Rebekah, Joseph, and Joshua. Four great grandchildren, Josia, Feliza, Octavia and Leon. Brothers, Jim Emerick, Greg Abel, and sister Robin Haugen.
A graveside service will be at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Lee’s Summit Cemetery.
Arrangements by Langsford Funeral Home, 115 SW 3rd, Lee’s Summit, MO. 64063
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Mark and family –
Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you all today as you lay your dad to rest. You were a devoted son and loved him well. What a full life he lived!
This has been a hard, sad time for your family. As your message on Facebook stated he is in a better place. From this world he did leave behind his family, loved ones and friends but walked through the door to his new eternal home with Our Savior Jesus Christ, It sounds like your father was a man who accomplished many things during his time on this earth. Imagine the excitement of the heavenly hosts when he entered heaven. We pray for comfort for all of your family
He was a truly amazing father in law, even in the short time I got to know him. He was very loving, sweet and kind. The Emerick’s have lost an incredible member of the family.
My condolences to family and friends.
Love and prayers
Sarah M E.