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In Memoriam

Drew Aneesha Copenhaver Terry Dean “Burr” Burr
1999 - 2021 1940-2020

A beloved daughter, granddaughter, Terry Dean “Burr” Burr, age 79, of Troy, OH,
sister, and friend, Drew Aneesha passed away on Wednesday, September
Copenhaver left this world 2, 2020. He was born in Lincoln, IL, on
unexpectedly, at 21, on February 16, December, 26, 1940, to the late Art Burr
2021. Born in Huntington, WV on and Wanda Barbee Burr. Terry is survived
December 29, 1999 to Jonathan and by his wife of 24 years, Nancy Bowman,
Amie (Roberts) Copenhaver. Drew whom he married on August 21, 1996,
was a graduate of Hobart Institute other relatives and friends and his cat,
of Welding Technology. Drew was Truman. Along with his parents, Terry is
a talented welder and had recently preceded in death by his brother, Art Burr
moved back from Montana where Jr., and his cat, Mr. Baxter. Terry graduated from Champaign Senior
she worked with structural steel. She was in Florida helping her High School in Champaign, IL, and Hobart Welding School, where
brother when she passed away. Helping and caring perfectly sums he later became an instructor and retired. Before becoming an
up Drew. Drew was inventive, creative, an animal lover, a beautiful instructor, he was in the Army, where he served in Vietnam. Terry
soul inside and out, she was fiercely loyal to her friends and family. was very fond of his garden; he had a passion for flowers and caring
We will always remember her tenacity, powerful presence, and for his yard. When he wasn’t in his garden, you could find him bird
caring personality. Her presence in our lives will be sorely missed. watching or cooking delicious meals for his family and friends. A
When you think of Drew, celebrate the good memories you have memorial service to honor Terry will be held at a later date.
of her. Remember that life is fragile and short and should be lived
to the fullest, which Drew did in every way. Drew was preceded
in death by her father, Jonathan. She leaves behind her mother,
brother Dakotah; grandfather John; and her best friend Isaac,
along with many more relatives and friends. A Celebration of Life
will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Wallace Funeral
Home, located at 1159 Central Ave, Barboursville, WV. In lieu of
flowers, the family is requesting that a donation be made in Drew’s
name to the The Troy Foundation, 216 W. Franklin Street, Troy, OH
45373, 937-339-8935. The Troy Foundation provides scholarships to
welding students attending Hobart Institute of Welding Technology.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.
timeformemory.com/wallace.

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