Terry Kislingbury

November 4, 1936 - June 29, 2012

Terry Berger Kislingbury, age 75, of Noble Hills Place in Boone, passed away at his home on Tuesday morning, June 26, 2012. He was born on November 4th, 1936 in Cherokee, Iowa, the son of Clyde and Esther (Berger) Kislingbury. Terry graduated from the school of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State in 1967. He opened Rookwood Animal Hospital in Ames, where he practiced for over 35 years. Terry served in the Navy aboard the USS Kitty Hawk. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and shooting skeet. He was a member of the Boone Sportsman’s Club. His parents preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn; 2 sons Mark Kislingbury and wife Jordane of Houston, Texas, and Kirk Kislingbury and wife Jana of Bondurant, Iowa; and a daughter Donna Clyde and husband James of St. Francisville, Louisiana. Step-children include Linda Tesdall and husband Joel of Boone; Brian Harris of Boone, and Mary Harris of Odebolt, Iowa; 21 grandchildren; and a brother, Kent Kislingbury of Illinois. He is also survived by Duke, his beloved black lab. Following his wishes, the body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held on Friday morning, June 29th at 10:30 a.m. at the Seven Oaks Recreation Center, 1086 222nd Drive, west of Boone, with Rev. Gina Spohnheimer officiating. Visitations and a time of sharing will be held on Thursday evening, June 28th from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Stark-Welin Chapel in Boone with the family present during that time to greet friends. Those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial may direct their gift to Homeward Hospice of Ames, Ducks Unlimited, or Boone Area Humane Society.