More detail on this person: Terrence Gese of Spokane passed away June 27 surrounded by family
and friends. He was 64 years old. Mr. Gese was born August 14, 1949 in Minot, ND. He was the proud
son of Bernard and Bernice Gese. Mr. Gese proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a CW4
medevac helicopter pilot during Vietnam and received a Purple Heart, along with countless other
medals during his service. He also served his community as Captain of Paramedics with Spokane
Valley Fire Department. He retired after 33 years of dedicated service. Mr. Gese is survived by his
wife of 41 years, Debbie; sons, Christopher (Brandi) and Ryan Gese; two beautiful granddaughters:
Trinity and Anabelle, whom he loved to the moon and back; his mother, Bernice; four sisters; and
three brothers. He was preceded in death by his father, Bernard Gese. A visitation will be held
Friday, July 11, 2014 from 3-7:00 pm with a Vigil Service starting at 7:00 pm at Hennessey-Smith
Funeral Home; 2203 N. Division, Spokane, WA. Mass will take place Saturday, July 12, 2014 at 11:00
am at St. Thomas More Catholic Church; 505 W. St. Thomas More Way, Spokane, WA. Please take
the time to visit Terrence's online memorial at www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com, and leave a message
of condolence. Arrangements have been entrusted to:
Published in Spokesman-Review on July 6, 2014
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