Terry Joe Smith, 57

Terry Joe Smith died November 11, 2012 while enduring cancer treatment.

Born to Howard and Esther Joan Smith on April 17, 1955, Terry was born and grew up in Lafayette, Ind. where he enjoyed working with his grandfather on the farm. In his 20s he moved to Arizona, where he met his wife Sharon. There Terry and Sharon had many adventures, from hiking, camping, horseback riding to hunting. Terry worked construction and started S-bar-S home builders with his father.

After having two children, Terry and Sharon decided to move to Alaska. With his skilled hands and creativity, Terry turned an old sch...