Terry James Dagnon

Terry James Dagnon passed away peacefully on April 11, 2024 after a heroic battle with cancer. Terry was born on November 2, 1961 in St. Paul MN. He was the son of James and Sandra Dagnon. Terry grew up in White Bear Lake, MN.

Terry joined the U.S. Army in 1983. He was medically discharged in 1994 as a Medical Sergeant, 7th group in the U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Beret).Terry received a B.S. in Healthcare Administration from Wayland Baptist University and a M.S. in Regulatory Affairs from San Diego State University. In 1995 Terry began his career in Regulatory Affairs at Physician Network Inc in Dallas, TX. He became a leader in Regulatory Affairs while working for Johnson & Johnson and Alcon. In 2014 Terry accepted a position as the VP of Regulatory affairs with Dohmen Life Science Services in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Terry’s last professional endeavor was as Chief Operations Officer and Senior Consultant at Outlook Therapeutics Inc.

Terry enjoyed spending time in the outdoors. He founded Boy Scout Troop 1979. As Scoutmaster he graduated many Eagle Scouts who continue to enjoy the outdoors to this day. Terry also volunteered his time to serve on the Board of Directors for the Colorado Bioscience Association.

Terry loved riding motorcycles with his Special Forces brothers and was the President of the Fort Carson chapter of the SFBMC. Terry loved the Minnesota Vikings, traveling to watch them play many times. He loved to scuba dive and was a PADI Divemaster and Instructor. Terry was a passionate and committed leader in all his endeavors. He had a big personality with a great sense of humor. He will be missed greatly by many.

Terry is survived by his wife of 28 years Carole, and his sons Hunter and Zach. He is also survived by his parents Jim and Sandra Dagnon, as well as his sisters Sheri Tice, Laurie Zinn, and Diana Felner along with their spouses and children. He was a Loving Son, Father, Brother, and Husband.

A Funeral Service will be held Friday April 26 at 10:30 AM at Horan and McConaty Chapel in Centennial, CO. A reception will follow. 

Terry will be laid to rest in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in White Bear Lake, MN at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Disabled American Veteran's Association at DAV.org in Terrys name.