Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....McKenna, Terrance "Terry" Joseph October 4, 2023
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                MCKENNA

Terrance Joseph McKenna passed on October 4, 2023, with his family by his side. 
Terry was born the son of Matthew Mark McKenna and Viviann Ione Sorenson on 
April 17, 1952. He attended SS Peter & Paul Academy in his elementary years and 
graduated from Ionia High School in 1970. Terry was a cabinet maker for over 40 
years.He was formally trained at the North Bennet St.School in Boston, MA., 
where he specialized in 18th century furniture making. He worked both 
independently and with several renowned furniture makers in both New England and 
New Orleans, LA, continually developing and broadening his knowledge and skills 
while always implementing his unique creativity. He was instrumental in 
establishing the Furniture and Design Program at Savannah College of Art and 
design, Savannah,GA, where he sheared his knowledge and love of wood through 
teaching hand skills and fine woodworking, in both classes ad outside workshops.

Terry was an adventurous soul and in the 1970's, he accomplished many first 
ascents with renowned mountain climbers in the northwest United States, Mexico 
and Canada.He realized a dream in the 1980's when he climbed to the base camp of 
Mt.Everest.

Terry was predeceased by his parents, his twin brother, Tom, brothers, Matthew 
and James and his sister, Marcia. He is survived by his beloved wife and best 
friend, Candace, his adored children, daughter, Ilan and son Max, as well as by 
his sister Carolynn (Connie) Lawler, and brothers, Lary (Dorothy) McKenna and 
pat(Deb) McKenna.He is also survived by several brothers-and sisters-in-law, 
nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Terry was always aware of the importace of love, above all else, and expressed 
it continuously throughout his life with friends and strangers. He will be 
missed every day. A memorial service is being planned for the Spring of 2024.




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