With profound grief, and heartbreak, we must announce the loss of our beloved son, Daniel. Dan was strong in Character, yet had a gentle, and kind soul. Those that were still in touch with him know that he had been struggling with illness over the last couple of years and was forced to move home more than a year ago.

Daniel Michael Terry, 31, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 2, 2026. He was born on February 25, 1995, to Shawn and Jannie Terry at University of Michigan Mott’s Children’s Hospital. He graduated from Howell High School and attended Western Michigan University.

He is survived by: Parents, Shawn and Jannie Terry; Grandmother, Margie Patton; Aunt, Noel Patton; Cousins – Robert (Erica) Patton, Kyle (Josie) Patton, Kaitlynn (William) Liskiewicz, and Brady Schuster; Uncle to Emilia & Farren Patton and Lincoln & Walter Liskiewicz; and so many more family and friends. He also leaves behind his beloved furry babies – Dora, Kitten and Ouija.

Preceded in Death by; Papa, Dennis Terry; Grandpa, Gary Patton; Grandma, Claudette Varga; Aunt, Shannon Schuster; Uncle, Chris Patton; and his beloved Pets, Bailey and Murphy.

Daniel was loved by many; he made friends everywhere he went. He loved his job where he taught children to swim. Daniel loved the water, either swimming, boating or just simply floating around relaxing on a raft, he wanted to be in water. But the thing that he loved most of all was being with family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at Cleary's Pub in Howell (117 E. Grand River Avenue).