Obituary
Terry L.
Bodine, 74, died January 15, 2022 in Indianapolis where he had lived for 2
years. Born June 1, 1947 in Fort Wayne, he attended Emmaus Lutheran Schools,
South Side High School and received a B. S. in Business from Indiana
University. Terry worked first at Lincoln National Life Insurance where he was
introduced to the world of computers and then continued as systems analyst for
30 years at Rea Magnet Wire, retiring in 2007. He was an avid bowler and golfer
and was most proud of his 800 bowling series, 300 game, and 3 holes in one on
the golf course. He bowled throughout the country in 25 ABC National Bowling
Tournaments and was inducted in the Fort Wayne Bowling Assn. Hall of Fame in
2004. An active member of Fort Wayne Turners, American Turners, and the Light
of the Cross Associated Churches food bank, he served on their boards and many
committees. While in Fort Wayne, he was a member of Gethsemane Lutheran Church
where he served on committees and as president of the church council. He loved
sports, reading, and spending time with family and friends. He particularly
adored his three grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Joyce (Joy); two
children, Trent (Allison) and Kendra (Nick Childers); three grandchildren,
Marin, Elise and Graham, and by loving cousins.
Celebration
of Life is 12:00 p.m., Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Gethsemane Lutheran Church,
1505 Bethany Lane, with lunch immediately following. Visitation is 10:00
a.m.-12:00 p.m. Saturday, January 29, 2022 at the church. Masks will be
required. Burial will be in Covington Memorial Gardens.
Donations
In lieu of flowers, preferred memorials are to Gethsemane Lutheran Church and Fort Wayne Turners.