Terry L. Vaughan

Terry Vaughan, 67, Bismarck, ND, passed away unexpectedly on January 6, 2017, at CHI St. Alexius Health, Bismarck, surrounded by his loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 am, Friday, January 13, 2017, at House of Prayer Lutheran Church, 1470 S. Washington St., Bismarck, with Pastor Joel Samuelson officiating. There will be visitation from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Thursday, January 12, 2017, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, where a prayer service will begin at 7:00pm. Burial will be held at 2:00 pm Friday at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan. Terry was born July 3, 1949, in Dallas, TX, to Loyd Vaughan and Opal (Grindle) Vaughan. He graduated from H. Grady Spruce High School, Dallas Texas in 1967. Terry proudly served in the United States Army. He was stationed at Cooke Barracks in Goeppingen, Germany and received an honorable discharge in 1973. He always stood with pride when veterans were acknowledged at public events. Terry married the love of his life and best friend, Darcy Beiswanger, on November 28, 1987, in Jamestown, ND. They were blessed with two wonderful children, Nicholas born in 1990 and Justina born in 1993. They made their home in Garland, Texas, until November 1991 when they started to “migrate” north. Their first stop was Norfolk, Nebraska, then up to rural South Dakota where they finally settled in Estelline for a few years. In 2005 Darcy’s job brought them to Bismarck, ND, where they made their home. Terry spent most of his life as a commercial sheet rocker. After health issues arose, he left the construction business. He then opened up his own business selling antiques and used furniture in Howard, SD. They also ran a small cafe alongside the furniture store as well. Terry loved cooking, grilling, fishing, and watching westerns. He loved animals. He also loved going to auctions and garage sales. He loved to surprise his family with gifts, but most of all he loved spending as much time with them as he could. Terry is survived by his wife, Darcy Vaughan; children, Nicholas (Jacey) Vaughan, and Justina (Matthew) Schuchard; siblings, Patricia “Ya Ya” (Jim) Norris, Oklahoma City, OK, Billy (Gloria) Vaughan, Scurry, TX, Michael Wayne Vaughan, Fruitvale, TX, Robert Vaughan, Rockwall, TX, Rick Vaughan, Campbell, TX; brothers-in-law, Lynn (Carol) Beiswanger, Bismarck, Duane (Dawn) Beiswanger, Sioux Falls, SD, Doug (Ilene) Beiswanger, Valley City, Bruce (Nancy) Beiswanger, Sidney, MT; his sister-in-law, Marsha Williams, Underwood, MN; his mother-in-law, Donna (Irving) Dewey of Fergus Falls, MN; many nieces and nephews; and his two dogs, Sadie and Oscar. He was preceded in death by his father, Loyd Vaughan; mother, Opal Pierce; sisters, Jimmie Cupp and Brenda Gail Johnson; brother, Joe Loyd; father-in-law, Raymond Beiswanger; brother-in-law, Ken Williams; his favorite aunt, Bea Brinkley; and nephews, Jackie Don, Jodie Don Cupp and Justin Williams.