Terrance Lloyd Kilbreath

Terrance Lloyd Kilbreath, “Terry,” loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away on January 8, 2025, with his wife, Janice, by his side.

Terry was born July 31, 1943, in Vancouver, Canada. He grew up in Anacortes, Washington with his parents, Irvine and Kay Kilbreath, and sister, Lynn (Collson). Terry graduated from Anacortes High School in 1961, then attended Skagit Valley Community College and Central Washington University, graduating with a teaching degree in 1969.

Terry’s two children, Ken and Stephen, with Marjorie (Morrison) Kilbreath raised their boys in their hometown of Anacortes for 25 years.

As an 18-year-old teenager, Terry started working in the summers as a commercial fisherman in Alaska. He later purchased his own commercial fishing boat and had a long and successful 50 plus year career fishing for herring and salmon in Kodiak, Prince William Sound, Bristol Bay, and Sitka, Alaska. Terry loved his profession and only retired at the age of 75. His last boat, the Ayakulik, means Red River, his favorite place to fish on the west side of Kodiak Island. 

Terry married Janice Haavik Kilbreath in 1997 after many years together. They split their time between Edmonds, Washington, and Sun Lakes, Arizona where they enjoyed golf, tennis, and bridge. Traveling, attending Seahawks and Husky games, and spending time with grandchildren were always on their calendar.

Terry is survived by his wife, Janice, two sons, Ken (Claudia) and Stephen, sister Lynn (Mark), twelve grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Terry was a respected member of the Alaskan fishing community as well as communities in Anacortes, Edmonds, and Arizona. He had countless family and friends who will all miss him deeply. Some of his closest friends and family were able to celebrate his life together on his 80th birthday, a gathering that was close to Terry’s heart.

A Memorial Service will be held in Edmonds, Washington at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Terry’s name to the American Heart Association or 

Neighbors Who Care: by phone 480-895-7133.