Terrance Troupe Sr, born in Hollywood, California, at 2 days old moved to Burbank, California, where he was raised.

A member of the US Navy of 1954-1957, he married Carol Lipps in 1956, during his enlistment, in Pasadena, California. In the fall 1969, he packed up his wife, kids and dog and moved out to Longmont, Colorado, during the biggest snowstorm of the season.

In Longmont, Terry worked for the FAA until his retirement in 1994. Enjoying puzzles, reading, and his extensive movie collection, Terry spent the remainder of his life in retirement until this past Christmas season.

He leaves behind his wife Carol, 85, his son Terrance Troupe Jr 64 (and his children), and the grandkids of his daughter Cristy who passed away in 2011.