Funeral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families they are assisting. However, we will be happy to accept obituaries from family members pending proper verification of the death.
Raymond “Barry” Ternahan, 88, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. Barry was born to Lyle and Rosalyn Ternahan on Feb. 19, 1934, in Seattle, Wash. While he was young, Barry and his family relocated to Underwood, Wash., where he would spend most of his life.
Barry graduated from Columbia High School in 1952. He would continue on to the University of Washington, enlist in the Army Counterintelligence Corps, and spend two years in Kyoto, Japan. Barry then lived in Kent, Wash., before returning to live the rest of his life in Underwood.
Barry enjoyed working as editor and general manager of the White Salmon Enterprise, as well as being an employee at Luhr Jensen and Ace Hardware before retiring.
Barry is survived by his wife Carolyn Ternahan; his children Mike, Kelley, Robin, Rick, and Allison; and eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Jan. 14 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, White Salmon, with a reception to follow below the church.
To plant a tree in memory of Raymond Ternahan as a living tribute, please visit Tribute Store.
Carolyn and family. I am so grieved to hear of Barry's passing. He was a just and good man. The world is a lesser place without him. I sure Richard Parker will greet him on the other side
Dearest Allie and Carolyn ~ I’m so sorry for the loss of Barry. I can’t begin to imagine the heartbreak you are feeling right now, but I’m there with you in spirit, giving you lots of hugs and shoulders and all my love. There is love showering down upon you from the heavens. I love you both so much.
Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd,
racist or sexually-oriented language. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Don't Threaten. Threats of harming another
person will not be tolerated. Be Truthful. Don't knowingly lie about anyone
or anything. Be Nice. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism
that is degrading to another person. Be Proactive. Use the 'Report' link on
each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Share with Us. We'd love to hear eyewitness
accounts, the history behind an article.
(2) entries
Carolyn and family. I am so grieved to hear of Barry's passing. He was a just and good man. The world is a lesser place without him. I sure Richard Parker will greet him on the other side
Mac Cornelison
Dearest Allie and Carolyn ~ I’m so sorry for the loss of Barry. I can’t begin to imagine the heartbreak you are feeling right now, but I’m there with you in spirit, giving you lots of hugs and shoulders and all my love. There is love showering down upon you from the heavens. I love you both so much.
Sign the guestbook.
Log In
Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language.
PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK.
Don't Threaten. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated.
Be Truthful. Don't knowingly lie about anyone or anything.
Be Nice. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism that is degrading to another person.
Be Proactive. Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts.
Share with Us. We'd love to hear eyewitness accounts, the history behind an article.