Terry D. Pakenham

Divisions Served: “E”

Medals & Honours: Long Service Medal

Pillar Location: Pillar VII, Row 28, Column A

Story: 

Terry served in the RCMP for 25 years with postings in Cranbrook, Terrace, and Vernon BC. While he moved through various positions within the force, and his true passions were in crime prevention and forensic identification. As a Forensics Officer, he covered some of the most high profile cases witnessed in Vernon, BC. He retired from the force and went to work for the City of Vernon as the Manager of the Safe Communities Unit for another 10 1/2 years. Then back as a civilian member for the City of Vernon as an Ident Clerk for two years. Terry was chairman of the Jean Minguy Memorial RCMP Youth Academy for several years and served on many boards, including the John Howard Society, Restorative Justice Society, Partners in Action and the Schubert Centre, as well as another 20 other notable North Okanagan boards and committees. Terry was a true visionary and enjoyed contributing to the betterment of his community. He continually and unselfishly gave of himself because he believed in people.