CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Terry Lee Wells passed away at his home in Clearlake on April 9, 2014, after a short battle with cancer.

He was born in Richmond, Calif., on Sept. 18, 1950, to Lee and Opal Wells.

Terry was a former resident of the Bay Area and retired in Lake County in 2001. After his retirement he continued to work as an energy specialist and a bartender.

Terry leaves behind his loving wife and soulmate of 17 years, Dawn L. Wells of Clearlake.

He also is survived by daughters, Mackenzie Wells of Antioch, Calif., Brianne Hill (Lou) of Fairfield, Calif., Margaret Parks (Ben) of Suisun City, Calif.; son, Louis Picard of Illinois; brothers, Larry Keith (Bonnie) of Rio Vista, Calif., Steven Wells (Rose) of the Philippines; brothers-in-law, Len Nuzzo of Utah, Frank Nuzzo (Victoria) of Arkansas; sister–in-law, Rosie Sheets (Robert) of Nevada; 14 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; his best friend, Jim Craig; friends Jim and Arlene Mitchell; and many other loving friends.

There will be no services at Terry’s request.

Terry was a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather and friend who will be greatly missed.

Donations may be made in his name to St. Helena Martin-O’Neil Cancer Center, St. Helena, CA 94574, telephone 707-967-5721.