Terrence Hogan

Terrence "Terry" Farrell Hogan, 67, became whole again on Friday, January 19th, 2018. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by love, laughter, and good music. He was the fourth of seven children born to Ernest and Bernardine Hogan in San Diego, CA, on April 25th, 1950. He moved to Tulsa in 1964 and attended Bishop Kelly where he excelled in football. He was also named "Mr. Kelly" in 1968, which he never let his kids forget. After graduation, Terry attended NEO in Miami, OK, on a football scholarship where they won a national title. He then went on to the University of Richmond, obtaining his bachelor's degree while continuing to play football. He also received a Masters Degree from Tulsa University in Educational Leadership. In 1974, Terry married the love of his life, Linda Gifford. Together they embarked on a life that set the gold standard for marriage especially for their five kids. Terry spent his entire career teaching, most of it at Cascia Hall Preparatory School in Tulsa, OK. "Mr. Hogan" was beloved by many and his passion for teaching was obvious. He always said it was "his calling". Terry was known to many as "Mr. Hogan" but those nearest and dearest to him knew him as "Hogey-Bear," "Daddy-O," "Papa Bear," "Pokey Papaw," and "Pops". Never was there a dull moment when he was around. He filled every room with his presence�his kind, twinkly eyes; infectious smile; and never-ending jokes. He was full of love and life�sharing his faith, life philosophies, and jokes with whomever would listen. He loved working with his hands, history, music with a good beat, and dragging his family to every football stadium encountered during yearly summer vacations. His absence leaves an ache in every heart he touched but his spirit lives on�one only needs to spend a moment with his kids or grandkids to catch a glimpse of him. Terry is survived by his loving, dedicated wife of 43 years, Linda; his two sons, Travis (wife Valerie) and Tommy (wife Lindsey); and his three daughters, Kristin, Jennie and Rachel (husband Brandon); and eight grandchildren, Haley, Chloe, Drew, Trenton, Amara, Coen, Carson and Aiden. He is also survived by his sisters, Ann Parker and Deirdre Shutrump; and brothers Tim and Pat Hogan; brothers-in-law Jim and Dale Gifford; along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Terry was preceded in death by both his parents and his brothers, Barney and Mike. Our family thanks each and every one of you for the amazing amount of support we have been blessed with over the past several years, and especially during the last week. A heartfelt thanks to the staff of Seasons Hospice for their loving care and support these past several months . In lieu of flowers, donations can be made on Terry's behalf to the Alzheimer's Association. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Henry Catholic Church, 8500 North Owasso Expressway in Owasso, OK, on Friday, January 26th, 2018 at 2pm.

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Terrence Hogan

April 25, 1950 - January 19, 2018