Terry Irene Smith, 74

Born in 1948 at Kellogg Hospital to Allene Roberta “Bobby” Henry and Jack F. Sullivan. Terry Irene Smith (Sullivan) lived a full and prosperous life, passing away at home on Oct. 11, 2022, in Smelterville, Idaho, at the age of 74.

She is survived by her husband, Richard Smith and her four sons, George “Jody” Dover (Smokey Point, Wash.), Daniel Sullivan (Ravensdale, Wash.) and twins Marc and Eric Smith (Coeur d’Alene and Smelterville respectively). Her mother; her brother, Mike Sullivan; plus many nieces, nephews and grandchildren all adored her and surrounded her with love in her final weeks. She is preceded in death by her father, Jack Sullivan and most recently, brother Brian Jack Sullivan.

Terry’s life is marked by the great care she put into serving Christ, her family and those around her at church in the boundless capacity that she carried so well. She was an early pioneer in home education, leading the way for countless families to find community, resources and fellowship while joining her work. The relationships she made in those years endure still today; news of her passing has left its sorrowful mark across the country, but also given the family kind remembrances of her resolve. She was a lifelong pianist and also proficient on stringed instruments, particularly the Americana classic, Dulcimer.

In her life there was no greater hero than her Grandfather, Ed Sullivan of Cataldo. Frequent visits from her Midwest home eventually became a full-time return to her roots when she moved back to the Silver Valley to care for him full time in his waning years. He was responsible for shaping her general world view and admirable work ethic, which she in turn forged into her own family. Her early marriage to William Dover was short-lived and young but saw the arrival of her first son. Her ensuing union to Richard Smith lasted nearly 48 years and produced three more sons. She was a loving mother and devoted wife, committed to her family’s success in every possible aspect.

With the passing of her beloved grandfather, she remained in Cataldo a few more years before resettling in Smelterville. Here, with her sons grown and gone, she resumed her lifelong work of teaching children in Kellogg until her health would no longer allow it.

There is a celebration of life at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, at Pinehurst Bible Church.