Thanks for making CU a hipper place. RIP

RIP Terry, we miss you.

Terry was a beautiful, gentle, fun human being. He truly loved the music and the musicians, and created a unique place for us to play. We love you, Terry!

Terry introduced me to a lot in this world: good music, Anchor Porter, healthy eating. He took a chance on me and gave me a job. I didn’t always do my job well, but he hung in there with me. Thanks for taking a chance on me, Terry. I learned a lot from you, and the Table opened my world to a lot of great things in life. I wouldn’t be the same person without those experiences.

This is so sad, I can’t beleive it. Terry was such such a nice man, so good natured. Rest in peace, Terry. Many, many people will miss you and think about you with very fond memories.

Thanks a million for loving music, food and life as much as you did. You contributed hugely to all of us by giving us musicians a place to play, listen and learn. The table was Shelly’s and your vision and was the most meaningful part of my college experience. Thanks for that and being the beautiful person you were. We’ll all miss you Terry.   Peace!

First beer in Champaign. Nature’s Table.
First live music experience in Champaign. Nature’s Table.
Awesome memories. Thanks Terry.

One of the funniest guys I ever met. This is very sad, and he will be missed. Reports are there will be an autopsy today. RIP, you crazy punter.

So many memories of a warm, loving person who contributed so much to all of us. A great loss, but his contributions to CU remain with all of us. Thanks, Terry.

Terry was a good man.  What a great sense of humor!  He had a strong life force.  He worked hard and played hard.  A big heart, with a million dollar smile, and open arms.  He gave of himself to the artists, musicians, friends, jazz,  the food, and the community.   A great comedian, his own man, who cared about what matters, Terry is one who can truly say “I did it my way…”
To the Masar Family, the spirit of Nature’s Table, and to those who knew him, he will be missed.

Hey Terry, I’ll miss you and you’ll be always in my heart.

I saw Terry just this past Friday.  He was his usual cheerful & friendly self.  The comments above begin to do justice to a truly decent human being.  Terry was deserving of more breaks than he got while he was on this sphere, but through it all, he was a kind and genuine soul who gave so much.  For once, when we say that the place will be poorer without him, it is neither trite no flowery.  He was an original.  I was lucky to have gotten to know him.  Rest in peace, friend.  

I worked at Sun Singer with Terry. I did the wedding pictures of one of his daughters. I learned one thing form Terry “always with a smile” . I would feel down, and he would give me a slice of Tomme de Savoie. He was a “genuine” person. Like they don’t make them anymore. I will miss you Terry ...Merde ! Great guy, great Human Being. I will Miss You Mon Ami!

When I first go to town in the late 1990s, I took dance lessons at White St. Art Center, which was started by Terry and Shelley. So saddened to hear of his passing. 

I feel lucky to have seen Terry this past summer at the Nature’s Table Reunion show at the High Dive. We had a chance to catch up and re-connect. He even gave me a teeshirt in the parking lot after the show. He seemed really happy. The scene at Nature’s Table in the late 1980’s are some of my favorite memories.

A dear friend is gone.  I just saw him 2 weeks ago and a few days later dropped of a few pumkins to brighten up his yard.  We always joked about gardening, traveling, sports, and our children.  Like a great father, he was intinsely proud of his kids.  He will be missed.

Terry touched so many lives so well….
Illini MVP; we teased him after the Ohio State game and all the attempts he “enjoyed”.... he was a crackerjack QB too, at OPRF…. what a guy….

Nature’s Table was a warm, affordable place which welcomed everyone.  Many of us took our young children there to enjoy the music and friendship.  We loved the red beans and rice which cost a buck.  Carrie Newcomer was married to the drummer back then.  Terry and Shelley were young and happy and all about sharing the joy with the community. Through the years since, Terry has been a kind and positive presence and loving family man.  Such a beautiful family.  May you all be comforted.