Terry Ann Trego departed this life on July 6, 2016 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska.
Terry was born on August 28, 1938 in Gothenburg, Nebraska. In 1956 Terry graduated from Brady High School as the Valedictorian and then went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Music in Education and a minor in English from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln in 1960.
Born with “perfect pitch” and an innate talent for music, Terry performed on the piano and sang from an early age. Reading and composing music came easily for Terry and she won numerous awards for music excellence, including superior marks at District All State Music competitions.
In addition to possessing a gift for music, Terry was an avid reader and an intellect. Upon entering college, Terry received the coveted Board of Regents Scholarship to the University of Nebraska – Lincoln in 1956.
In 1960 Terry married Gary and they lived on the Trego Ranch until 1970. Together they had two children, daughter Traci and son Casey. Terry and Gary were married for over 55 years and lived what many called a storybook love affair. Terry was always ambitious and very busy – teaching music and English at Sutherland High School and then Madison Junior High School until 1970.
From the ranch, Terry and Gary then started Trego Aviation in 1963 and Terry helped to build the company for more than 50 years. Terry’s dedication to her family and the business has been the bedrock upon which the company has been built.
Terry is survived by: Husband Gary Trego; Daughter, Traci Trego Dugan (Vincent), Grandson, Matthew Case Dugan, Granddaughter, Mia Mackenzie Dugan. Son, Casey G. Trego (Marcia), Grandson Chase Shelton Trego, Grandson Carson Stone Trego. Sister, Allegra Penington (Chuck), Niece, Ashley Tartier (Andre), Nephew Logan Penington. Brother, Malcolm Smith (Cindy), Nephew George Smith (Kim), Niece Elizabeth Berkland (Justin) Niece Sarah Bryant (Eric) Nephew Chester Smith (Andra).
The family will miss Terry. She was a rock. May she rest in peace.
Memorials are suggested to the Great Plains Health Care Foundation and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 11, at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Steve Nofel officiating. Burial will follow at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 8, and from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday July 9 and noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday July 10 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.