August 2, 1953 - November 11, 2023
Jane Elizabeth Marez was born on Sunday, August 2, 1953 to Mary Rita Gonzales and Ruben Eleazer Marez at East Oakland Hospital in Oakland,California. Her older siblings, Diane Norma, Jack Ruben, Harry Elmer and John David eagerly awaited the arrival of their little sister. Jane remained the youngest for 7 years, until the birth of her younger brother, Dale Anthony Marez. Jane married at the age of 18 and had her first child at the age of 19, Juanita followed by Frankie and Anthony Casillas.
Later, in the 80’s Jane met, then married, the love of her life, Roy Joseph Terry, Sr. They lived a happy life together with their blended family, consisting of Roy Jr., Juanita, Frankie and Anthony in Hayward, California. Roy and Jane had the type of banter that someone on the outside wouldn’t understand, but their love was undeniably strong and true.Roy and Jane were married for over 30 years until his death in 2016.
Jane briefly worked various jobs at Storm Products, where she worked with Roy until she retired in 1993 to take care of her first grandchild, Jasmine Renee. Throughout the years, she would take care of her grandchildren.
Jane enjoyed gathering with her friends and family. Her kitchen was always filled with food for expected and unexpected visits from family and friends. Jane enjoyed cooking, shopping (mostly for food) and reading. Mostly, she enjoyed going camping and spending summers with Roy and the kids at the beach. It was always crowded in the back of Roy’s green Gremlin, but it was always fun. We had more than what we needed for those trips. The Terry household was like a revolving door for anyone who needed a place to stay. We didn't have much, but we had enough for whoever needed it.
Jane could make people feel different ways but mostly she made them feel loved. She held many titles; Daughter, Sister, Friend and Auntie. If you were to ask her, she’d say her most honored titles would be Wife. Mom. Grandma. Lola. Great-Grandma. Jane’s beautiful smile & laughter will be missed.
Sadly, Jane Elizabeth Terry’s health failed over the years. She succumbed to her health issues on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the age of 70. Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Terry Sr., her grandson, Anthony Casillas Jr., her brother, Dale Anthony Marez and her parents, Ruben and Rita Marez.
Jane is survived by her daughter, Juanita Vermette and her husband Shawn; son, Frankie Casillas and his wife, Leticia; son, Anthony Casillas Sr., and his wife Senaida; son, Roy Terry Jr. and his wife Michele; grandchildren, Jasmine and her husband, Miguel, Alyssa, Celia, Brandee, Anthony Jr.’s fiancé, Carissa, Alejandro, Vanessa, Angelina, Adriana, and Tyler; Great-Grandchildren, Christopher, Sergio, Eva, Andrew, Kassia. Matheus, Santiago and Liliana.
VISITATION
A visitation will be held from 11:00am - 1:00pm on Saturday, November 25th, 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.
SERVICE
A service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, November 25th, 2023 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.
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