Deceased June 27, 2021
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In Memory
At our 50th reunion banquet, Terry read his poem “I’ll Be a Lord Jeff ’til I Die.” Two years later, Terry succumbed to an aggressive, inoperable tumor originating in his left jaw. He passed away on June 27, at his home in San Diego, with his daughters and his dear friend by his side.
Cash came to Amherst from Penfield High School, near Rochester, N.Y. Neighbors on the fourth floor of James, we became fast friends. Two lads from public schools, inclined to music and athletics, ready to take on the “core curriculum.” Then Terry drew Professor Arons as his section leader in Science 1–2. Terry became a grinder, absolutely dedicated to meeting the demands laid out by “Arnie.” He did prevail and remained forever a grinder.
Terry was a psychology major and graduated with honors. We both pledged Theta Delt. He was a reliable, gritty defender on Amherst’s soccer team and developed into a fine first tenor in the Glee Club. He twice toured with the Glee Club and later with Bruce McInnes and his Mastersingers, along with several classmates. For many years, he sang with the San Diego Master Chorale.
Terry earned his M.D. at the University of Rochester, then completed a pediatrics residency at Case Western Reserve, where he met and soon married Susan Steber. Three daughters and a stint in the U.S. Air Force followed. When his beloved Susan passed away, Terry raised their three adolescent daughters into wonderful young ladies.
For 33 years, Cash was a highly respected pediatrician with Kaiser Permanente in San Diego. He enjoyed gardening, hiking and singing. His daughters, Jenny, Sarah and Emily; his three grandchildren; and his cherished friend Janis Cassel will miss him, as will his many friends among the class of ’69.
Kit Francis ’69