Terry Chris Ave

Danville Terry Chris Ave, 81, of Danville passed away at his home on Saturday April 4, 2020. His wife of 57 years, Toni, their daughter, Gina Macintyre and his faithful Labrador, Pal were all at his bedside.

Terry was born on February 21, 1939 the son of Arnold and Abby (Dodds) Ave in Bismarck, IL. He married Antonette Basso on June 29, 1963 in Clinton, IN and she survives.

Survivors include his wife, Toni, one daughter, Gina Macintyre and two granddaughters, Kirsten and Michelle Macintyre.

Terry is preceded in death by his parents.

Terry retired from D.A.C.C. in May of 1997 as an Academic Counselor. He loved reading and, in particular, like books about the American Civil War, history of the American West, and cattle ranching in Central Florida. He was an enthusiastic outdoorsman and fished and hunted, and was involved in skeet, trap and sporting clays all of his life. Terry and his wife spent the last twenty winters boating and fishing in the Florida Keys. He thoroughly enjoyed his retirement.

A private, family-only committal will be held in Sunset Memorial Park and a Celebration of Terrys life will be held at a later date. Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, Illinois, 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois 61834 is assisting the family with arrangements. As per Terrys wishes, cremation rites will be accorded, and inurnment will be alongside his mother and father in Sunset Memorial Park.

Terry was a devoted husband and father. Ti amo, Terry.

A special Thank You to Dr Labayog and the Harbor Light Hospice Team.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Illiana Skeet and Trap Club, Attn: Club Secretary, P.O. Box 271 Cayuga, IN 47928.

Please join Terrys family in sharing memories, photos, and videos on his Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com .