It is with great sadness that SPJ/LA shares the news that Terry Harper, executive director of SPJ for seven years, lost his battle with brain cancer and died on June 2.
Terry was devoted to SPJ. An official announcement about Terry is posted at: http://www.spj.org/harper.asp
Terry started a blog two years ago when he was diagnosed with brain cancer. His final post is at: http://melonthump.blogspot.com/2009/06/final-thump.html
Terry is survived by his wife Lee Ann and sons Dale and Jace.
If you would like to help the family, you can make a contribution to the Harper Family Fund and/or the Terry Harper Memorial Fund. Send a check, payable to the “Harper Family Fund,” to:
Harper Family Fund
3909 N. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Cards and letters of condolence may be sent to Terry’s family at:
680 Middle Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46201
Terry and his family are in our thoughts and prayers.
