Terry Ulven, age 78, of Salem, Oregon died Monday, September 16, 2024. He was born to Raymond and Emily Ulven in Moorhead, Minnesota on September 5, 1946. Terry, one of ten children, moved with his family to Oregon in 1950 following the death of his sister Janine. He graduated from Silverton High School in 1964 and joined the Marine Corps following graduation. Terry married Beverly Clark in the early 2000s. Beverly preceded him in death.

Terry was a house builder and painter for years, an entrepreneur in several ventures including a country western bar in Jefferson, Oregon, beer concessions at PIR in Portland as well as rodeos in the valley. He joked "Dusty and I sold more beer than Mario Andretti did winning the race!" Terry grew Christmas trees in the Silverton and Salem areas; operated numerous retail tree lots in Orange County, California, and sold to wholesale retailers in Oregon, California, and Texas.

Terry was a devout NY Yankee fan attending training games in Arizona. He attended games not only in Seattle but also in New York. Terry had an interest in the Salem Senators baseball team.  He enjoyed time at Eagle Crest in Oregon and loved his vacations in Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan, Mexico where his ashes will be dispersed.

Terry is survived by his son Tyler Ulven, his brother Andrew of Silverton, Melvin of Wilsonville, and Cheri Moberly of Silverton, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.