Terry was born May 23, 1953 to Shirley Jean and Robert Trout in Monterey. He passed September 21, in Eureka, way too soon. He resided in Humboldt County for the last 55 years. He and his brothers and sister were all born on military bases while Robert served his country.

Terry was known to be an excellent pool player, making many friends over the years. He was a talented woodworker. He was very intelligent. He could fix just about anything. He was an avid Nascar fan, traveling to Phoenix and Fontana to see Dale Jr. race. He was also a Dallas Cowboys fan. During COVID, he was a home school teacher for his granddaughter Mackenzie, who adored him.

He was known to be the best locksmith in town, working for Davidson Brothers and then Security Lock and Alarm for over 35 years. His co-workers are heartbroken as they looked up to him and his meticulous skill with any lock you put in front of him. Best lock picker around, so knowledgeable that he was known throughout Humboldt County.

Terry is survived by wife, Lisa, of 30 years; his brothers David (Lola) of Freshwater, Robert (Mary) of Oxnard, George Trout of Kingman, Ariz., Jon Trout (Chi) of Bakersfield; and sister Kathy Rinkes (George) of Republic, Wash.

He was the proud father of Eli Trout (Brenda) of Bullhead City, Ariz., Jarrod Trout of Las Vegas, Terra Jones of Newport, NC and Sara Trout of Eureka. His grandchildren were Jasmine, Deana, Daniel, Eliza, Gabriella, Jarrod II, Preciliano (Silly), Summer and Mackenzie Great-grandchildren: Noah, Rene, Jaylene, Xander, Jaxon, Mateo and Daniel. Terry had a large extended family with many nieces and nephews throughout southern California and Washington.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Shirley, along with his best friend, John Towns of Eureka.

There will be no funeral service, but we will honor him with a memorial service, to be scheduled at a later date.