Terry Lee Siegfried

Terry Lee Siegfried, 67, resident of Murrieta, California, peacefully passed away at home on August 23, 2019 after a nearly two year hard-fought battle with mesothelioma. On September 18, 1951 Terry was born in Long Beach, California to Roy Siegfried and Sarah Sapin Siegfried. Terry grew up in Lakewood, California with his younger sister, Karen Siegfried Tucker, and graduated from Lakewood High School in 1969 followed by graduating with his Associates Degree. Only five weeks before his death, he attended his 50th high school reunion and felt fortunate to have been able to reconnect with classmates. Terry worked as an electrician for the Department of Defense for 43 years spending much of his career at the Long Beach Naval Shipyard. Upon moving to Santee, California, he continued working as an electrician for the Federal Government in San Diego. He was known to have a strong work ethic and was dedicated to his craft which inspired his son, Matthew, to pursue training as an electrician. On Valentines Day, 1989 Terry agreed to go on a blind date with Terri Siegfried (née Quint) from Garden Grove, California; Terry discovered he met the love of his life. They were married on July 27, 1991 in Lakewood and recently celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary. Starting out in Lakewood, they raised sons Duane and Matthew, eventually moving to Santee and recently retiring to Murrieta. Terry and Terri built a life together on a strong foundation of love, friendship, and support which carried them through the seasons of life. They enjoyed Hornblower cruises and had a dream of visiting all 30 Major League Baseball parks. In the three months before Terry's passing, Terry and Terri took in games at three ballparks to add to the nine they had already visited. Terry was a lifelong coin collector who had amassed a beautiful collection of rare and unique coins throughout the years. Additionally, he was an enthusiastic amateur/ham radio operator; Terry’s hobby combined his love of electronics with his interest in communicating with people from all over the country. He took pride in being able to say that with his ham radio he had talked to people in all 50 states. Terry enjoyed watching baseball and football games on television, listening to classic oldies music, cheering on the UCLA Bruins Football team, and always appreciated a great cocktail. Terry had a way with animals and was particularly always amazed with the dozens of hummingbirds attracted to his feeders every day. Being with family was the thing that meant so much to Terry. He was loved by his daughter-in-law, Heather and adored by his grandchildren Aiden, Sydney, and Zeelynn who brought their Papa such joy. Terry's character is what inspired all who knew him. He was a hard working man and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He had a dry sense of humor and was easy to get along with. Terry was one never to complain, even during the toughest last few months of his life. Terry will be deeply missed by his family and by all who knew him. Terry leaves behind, Terri, his loving and devoted wife of 28 years; son Duane, grandson Aiden; son Matthew (Heather), granddaughters Sydney and Zeelynn; sister Karen Tucker; father-in-law Wayne Quint; sisters-in-law Linda (Mike), Patti (Dave), Anne (Bill); brothers-in-law Wayne Jr. (Tammy), Dennis (Kimi); and numerous adoring nieces and nephews. Terry is preceded in death by his parents Roy and Sarah Siegfried, niece Jennifer Boothe, mother-in-law Virginia Quint, and his beloved dogs Foster, Buffy, Jessie, and Dosha. Rest in Peace Ziggy Bear. A Celebration of Life service will be on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 10:00am at England Family Mortuary in Temecula, California. In Terry's memory, please consider a donation to the Pacific MESOthelioma Center at phlbi.org