Terry Sivils Weekley

Terry Sivils Weekley passed away at his home surrounded by family on April 21, 2012 following a battle with liver cancer. Terry was born on Aug. 19, 1950 in Baytown, Texas to Betty Jo Sivils and William Burton Weekley. He spent the early part of his life being raised by his grandparents before moving to Southern California with his family. Terry enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at age 17 and served two tours in Vietnam as a helicopter gunner. After Vietnam, Terry worked various jobs in Southern California before meeting Carol. Terry and Carol moved to Scott Valley in 1983 and were married in 1984. During his time in Scott Valley he raised two daughters and started a horse and carriage business. Many newly married couples in Siskiyou County rode in his carriage. Terry was also known for “robbing the train,” and giving wagon rides in Montague while the Blue Goose was still in operation. He spent many evenings on the streets of Yreka giving carriage rides, and just this past winter, entered a team of Percherons in the annual Fort Jones Christmas parade. Terry was also a 3rd degree black belt in Kung-Fu San Soo, and taught classes in Scott Valley. Terry had many passions in life including his family, horses, sailing, ping-pong, archery, racquetball and firearms, but perhaps his greatest fulfillment came later in life when he became a grandfather. Anyone who witnessed him interact with his grandsons knew that he was meant to be a grandpa. Terry was known for his strong personality and his willingness to always help others. Terry is survived by his wife of 28 years, Carol, and his daughters Joy Isbell (Bradley) and Vanessa Weekley. He also left behind two grandsons, Carter and Miles Isbell, and two sisters, Toni Culpepper and Tami Sherman. Terry was preceded in death by his mother and his grandson Paul Isbell. A celebration of Terry’s life will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 4 p.m. on the Weekley property at 6349 Scott River Road in Fort Jones. In lieu of flowers the family asks for your generosity to be given to Scott Valley Scholarships or the Ann Wigmore Institute in Puerto Rico.

Terry Sivils Weekley

August 19, 1950 - April 21, 2012