May 21, 1936 – Dec. 20, 2023
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Terry Gillispie, 87, of Clarkston, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, in Clarkston. He was born May 21, 1936, to Russell and Dorothy Gillispie and is preceded in death by Dennis and Dorothy Jackson.
He had two brothers, Jerry and Bruce, who he shared an amazing bond with.
He was married to Claire Gillispie, for 59 years before she preceded him in death, and had three children with her, Monte, Becky and Kris.
Through his children he was given five grandchildren, Andrew, Terri, Paige, Kevin and Kendra.
He was gifted with six great-grandchildren, Declan, Liam, Gavin, Wyatt, Andrew and Jemma.
He was an honest blue collar worker helping start to finish with the construction of Dworshak Dam but retired from Gem State Lumber.
He was a man that loved his family and God above all else. He had the ability of leaving a lasting impression on everybody he met. He taught his children compassion, forgiveness, integrity and to be a person of your word. His love and selflessness was passed down to all generations.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
