January 6, 1955 – June 1, 2024
Terry Bendetti, age 69, passed away peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on June 1, 2024 due to complications of chemotherapy treatment.
Terry was born to John and Betty Bendetti on January 6, 1955, He was the fourth of five children.
Terry would tell you he had the best childhood. He had great memories roaming the hogbacks with his brothers and cousins. As an adult he loved hiking in the mountains, fishing the Colorado River, elk hunting and snow skiing with friends especially on his birthday.
After graduation from Rifle High School in 1973, Terry joined the Marine Corp. He was stationed at Camp H M Smith in Hawaii. He was very proud of his service.
Terry met Linda, the love of his life at a summer party in 1978 up Rifle Creek, and there were married in 1980. The started their family in 1983 with their son John and then in 1989 with their daughter Nicole being born.
Terry retired from SGM in Glenwood Springs, Colorado as a Civil Engineer in 2021. He then began his own company, Caliber Engineering Inc. He enjoyed being his own boss and helping others.
Terry truly enjoyed his life. He was always going the extra mile, laughing, following his dreams, working hard, playing hard, always learning and always encouraging others to follow their dreams. He enjoyed visiting with his many friends and family and was a man of unwavering faith.
Terry is survived by his wife Linda, son John (Michael) daughter Nicole Seely (Austin) sister Karen Brown (Don) brother Randy (Raelana) brother Greg and many other family members and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents John and Betty Bendetti, and Sister Donna Bendetti.
Please join us in wearing Terry’s favorite color blue for a memorial services that will be held July 13, 2024 at 10:00AM at New Life Fellowship Church 2090 Whiteriver Ave, Rifle, Colorado with a reception to follow at “The Rough Restaurant” at Rifle Creek Golf Course where family and friends can listen to and share stories of this extraordinary man who will be greatly missed.