Momma, you have been heavy on my heart lately with your 3 year heavenly anniversary!! It never gets any easier, we just miss you more and more each passing year!! Wondering why God had to take you so early with so many memories left to make together with your little Holly! She is growing and changing so much, a 3rd grader now and quite the gymnast. You would be so proud. Loving you always and forever. I painted your patio table set in blue, you would like it, so pretty Love Heath XO

My heart will miss our fun memories forever little sister ❤️ Loving you today and always❤️

Happy Birthday Terri,
We are a day late with our message, but we think of you often. When I look at all of the pictures that people have posted it is so evident that you were a lover of life and made every minute count. Regardless if the pictures were of you earlier in life or at the end of it, your big heart shown through in your radiant smile.
Sara & Dave Armstrong

Dearest Terri,
Happiest of Birthday Wishes up in Heaven, for I know that is where you are smiling down on us and watching over Carl, Heather, and Ryan. I think of you all the time and see your sunny smile and it makes me smile! We all miss you!!! And we all love you!!
I hope you have bumped into Cary and Margaret along your journeys and gave them a big hug from me.
Know that you are not forgotten and still are very loved, my dearest and forever friend.
Linda

Dear Sister
You are in my thoughts and my heart until the day I am gone. Had a funny dream about you that we met me at the gates of Heaven and for some reason I could not get in but with a wink and smile you got me in the back door!!!!
It warmed my heart. Thank the heavens that i have our sweet memories of you to keep with me always. I miss your voice and laughter a lot!!!! Loving you on your birthday and remembering wonderful you

Dearest Mom on your 63rd heavenly Birthday! Not a day passes that I don't think of you or have something I want to tell you or ask you. I have so much I have to share about how much our Holly is growing, this is her last week of 2nd grade and she is reading very well, has so many friends and is singing in the school choir! I wish I could sit and talk with you about your MS struggles, and mine now and how to cope. Life has been difficult without you here to talk to! But I am hopeful for the day we see each other again in eternity.

Holly says to have a Happy Birthday in Heaven and don't eat too many donuts, haha! We love you more than words can express Mom! XoXo

Love your Daughter, Heather

Happy Heavenly Birthday Baby
I guess that’s what we still say when our Loved One is in Heaven 
I am still Heartbroken, and still selfish that you are not here with us, with me!
You are, and will always be my first, and only True Love
I am So Blessed and Thankful to have known you for those 45 years, and 41 years of
marriage ❤️‍.
To share Life together, not only the good times, but also the not so good times. That is Life here on earth. I am Blessed that We were soulmates and best friends for all those years
You are the Bestest Loving Mom to Heather and Ryan… they were Blessed to call you Mom.
And, Holly our Beautiful Granddaughter is such a beautiful soul. The two of you were Two Peas in a Pod. I always Loved watching you two talk, laugh, walk, play, tell stories, cook, eat, do hair styling and makeup, yard work, dishes, and dancing. Oh Yes, those dancing moments were so much fun to watch.
Just having the times of your lives.
Watching you and Holly reminded me of those moments in time with Heather and Ryan when they were that young!
That’s what grandkids do, they remind us of those times when our children were that age!
Very special times indeed…

Dearest Terri, Babe, We All miss you with all of our hearts ❤️‍.
It’s painful and heartbreaking ❤️‍
But, We know we will see you again in Heaven!
And We must find comfort in that.
Happy Heavenly Birthday Baby
Love You
Carl ❌⭕️
Your Not So Secret Admirer

Memories of Terri will always remain.  I was driving down Locust Avenue in Carmichael the other day, and I remember Terri talking about the pool service she was thinking of hiring at $25.00/month. She asked me if I thought it was too expensive, and I said that if I had I pool I would hire the service.  I have no idea why I thought of this. It seems so insignificant. However, it's just a simple example to demonstrate that Terri will never be forgotten by those who's lives she touched.

It doesn't seem like 2 yrs. since you left, but yet it seems a lot longer. We miss your sunny disposition and wonderful smile. You are for sure brightening up Heaven and free from disease and pain.
Sara & Dave Armstrong

Terri,
I miss you but I know you are out of pain and where you want to be. I never thought you would go before I did. After all, I am 10 years older than you.
I know you are an angel because when I needed you when I was in the hospital in March, you were right there with me!
You are a strong, influence in my life. I hope you are dancing in Heaven, enjoying your pain free existence. Thank you for being such a good friend!!

Happy 2nd heavenly Birthday Mom, I hope you are dancing with the angels...I think of you everyday wishing you could be here for my struggles with advice. Life is hard and lonely without you in my life and little Holly's. Until we meet again, I hold onto our memories

Happy Birthday to our friend Terri who is no doubt celebrating in Heaven with other angels. We miss you and you wonderful sunny personality.
Sara & Dave Armstrong

My baby sister Terri passed away over a year ago and I miss her everyday. 
It has taken me a long time to write this as I have been so full of anger.
After Terri's memorial in November I started to realize that my anger was robbing me of thinking of Terri with the joy and happiness that she gave to me and others. We had a lifetime of memories that were so wonderful. Terri had so many wonderful qualities. Her passion for animals, especially dogs and horses was a joy she shared with so many. She was so creative, thoughtful, intuitive, and kind. I never saw her anger ever last but a minute or two, even though she battled MS and Cancer to the end, I never heard an angry word. She was brave, selfless and always saying she was good even in the most deepest painful times. She would even laugh and give her beautiful smile to others. I will always admire my sister's bravery. I will always remember her courage. I will always remember how she kept anger out of her heart, despite everything she went through. I will remember how she miraculously kept love in her heart instead. I will always strive to be like her. I often read the book she gave me for my 50th birthday, The Joy of Sisters, and one verse is my favorite, "Out of sight, out of mind...Not with sisters" I will always miss her. I will always love her. XO

I first met Terri, actually it was the same day I met Heather my wife. Well she was not my wife…yet. My first interaction with Terri was in Carlsbad, California in 2003, when Heather asked to take me to Seaworld for the day after we ran into each other on the Pacific Coast Highway and realized we grew up in Auburn together. Terri was so nice and friendly. She was very trusting to let me take her daughter and my own truck down to Seaworld for the day. Terri always put other people first before herself. She always was a Caring and thoughtful person. I just knew that my wife had come from a very special women. Terri was more than just my mother-in-law, she was my Mom and I think about her every day. What breaks my heart is my daughter Holly will not have her Grandma to see her grow up and see her become a young woman. Terri really loved our Holly bear with all her heart and I know she is her guardian angel for life. Love you Mom!

Your Son,

Kyran

Terri was a special part of REINS. We looked forward to her rides every week. Her wonderful smile and laugh will be forever missed. We are grateful for the time we had together and the memories! Sending much love to Carl and the entire family.

Terri was always such a bright shining light. She is missed each and every day. 

Can't believe it's been a year. Over 5 years ago I was facing several big changes in my life and God sent me two angels (Carl and Terri) who helped me handle those changes -- sell my home and move into a wonderful Christian Retirement community. They were (are) dear friends forever.  Much love,
Wanda Tantlinger

It is hard for me to express the many feelings that I have for the loss of my little sister. I do know she had an infectious smile and an adorable laugh. She was quiet, but always made a statement when you were around her. She loved being around people and meeting new friends. Had a very caring and loving heart, and always found the good in all things. Always stayed positive no matter what the situation was. Terri was like a sponge! She always wanted to learn about everything and everyplace. And she did! Terri had many talents, a great photographer, loved to make mosaics, loved decorating, and so much more!! We both loved shopping at our favorite store, Hobby Lobby! She definitely could out shop me. We shared the love of animals. Her love for her horses that helped her through many years with MS. They were her support and her guardian angels. With all that my little sister went through, she was remarkable. Never complained and always found something positive with what she was going through. Her volunteering and involvement with MS and Breast Cancer was amazing. A true warrior and so brave. Everyday there is something in my life that reminds me of her. Terri reminds me that there is so much to love in life.Terri loved her daughter, Heather, and son, Ryan, so much and unconditionally. When Holly, her granddaughter was born she was so proud and loved every minute being with her. They had a very special and loving relationship. Carl and Terri were a very special couple. They were true soul mates who loved each other at first sight. Carl has been such an amazing and loving husband. He stood by her every minute of everyday until the day the angels came for Terri. He never left her side and medically took care of her with all his love and devotion for her. I want to thank you again Carl for taking excellent care of my little sister. You are so remarkable and very special.
I miss our conversations, laughing with her, and sharing all our memories. I miss and love my little sister so much. She is always on my mind and will forever be in my heart. Love you Terri.

Here at REINS we see some amazing magical moments with our riders. Terri and Carl have brought so many of those moments to our world. The way Terri would come around to the cross ties and share her latest trials and tribulations would always ignite wonderful conversations and moments with our REINS family. The light that Terri would bring with her to our world cannot be matched. Carl is the perfect compliment to Terri, together they brought so much joy to our REINS team. I truly hope that Carl carries her legacy forward and lives every day with the light that Terri blessed him with. 
Much love, Kaitlyn

My husband Dave and I met Terri and Carl 14 yrs. ago when they were our realtors and helped us navigate through some tricky parts of our house purchase long distance from the East Coast. We liked them immediately and loved Terri's great personality and sense of humor. I was diagnosed with breast cancer a short time after she had been and she provided me with helpful resource information and most of all positive support.
Seeing all the wonderful pictures of Terri with her family doing so many fun things is an inspiration to all of us to live life to the fullest regardless of our circumstances and to make every day count with the ones we love. Like so many others who have shared their memories of Terri we think that she never let an opportunity go by without brightening someone else's day and for that she will leave an imprint on all of our hearts and be a blessing to all of us forever.
We are pretty sure that Terri negotiated with God to let her be a special angel assigned to Carl and her children and grandchildren since Heaven has a no cell phone policy.

Terri's smile lit up a room.  Each time AJ & I got together she had a kind word and a positive comment to make us feel good. It was very obvious to us that Terri enjoyed her life and cherished her family & friends. Although we know she is missed, we know her light continues in Carl & her family. Prayers are with all of you.

Carl and Heather, I am truly grateful to have had the opportunity to have Terri cross my path. She was always smiling, joyful, hopeful, and kind. She would often talk about her daughter Heather  and she just loved children and I recall her talking about her faith in God. Both her and Carl were so helpful and such a pair! Never apart and so in love. I can't imagine how many people she must have left an everlasting impression on, I am one of them. Carl and Terri helped us find our home in Escondido and helped us sell it a few years later during a very difficult time in our family. There is no one that would have treated us so tenderly like she did through such a transition. Thank you so much for sharing with us, she will be truly missed <3
Brian and Heather Woodard
Escondido, CA ----> Phoenix, AZ

Terri was a beautiful, generous soul and I wish so much I had more time to know her. I think of her every time I hear a Beatles or Paul McCartney song and it reminds me of her love for life.

I loved seeing Carl and Terri together. They were the best team, both professionally and as a couple. I miss her warm smile and kind words she had for everyone she met and knew. She is missed by us all!!!

What a privilege it was to help care for Terri and know both Terri and Carl. Terri was always so incredibly positive despite circumstances which were exceptionally difficult. It was clear that Terri and Carl loved each other and their relationship was a great example for us. Thanks so much for sharing. 

Carl and Family, I'm just now learning of Terri's passing. Our hearts break as heaven rejoices! Terri was one special lady and I can only imagine your sense of loss. I'll always treasure our time working together in the San Marcos office...Terri always had a smile on her face and love in her heart! May the God of all comfort be with you and your family! Much love and prayers! Janie

Terri and I were childhood friends through high school. Sadly we lost touch when she and Carl moved to Southern California.
When I think of Terri, I remember our sleepovers in middle school and how she would always giggle! She was fun to be with and a good friend.
In high school, after the summer of 1975 she came back to school saying she met the man she would marry. I remember her true love and compassion for Carl and her family. 
From all the tributes for Terri, she never changed. She loved and was loved by all! A beautiful woman in every way.

It was many years since Terri and I worked together at the law firm, but we never lost touch. Terri was one of the few people on this earth who was always honest, and it was always a pleasure talking to her.  One funny story that I will always remember is one day we ran into each other at Ross Department Store in Carmichael. Ryan was with Terri. Ryan was in a stroller.  Those who knew Terri throughout those early years when the kids were young remember how Terri always took meticulous care of the kids. Well, as we were talking, Ryan dropped his pacifier on the floor of the store. Terri picked it up and put it back into Ryan's mouth without even attempting to wipe it off. I started laughing and told her she certainly had changed since Ryan had come along. She said, "Well, he'll just start screaming, and I want to talk to you." We stood there for at least 30 minutes catching up, and Ryan was as good as gold ! 
Terri will never be forgotten because she made a lasting impact on people's lives. What more could one ask of one's life?

Terri Lofthouse, how can I describe you, my friend. Sweet, charismatic, courageous, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Your smile and voice brought me so much joy as we talked in late spring and early summer last year! Do you realize that we had known each other 39 years? You inspired me, Terri , so many times to more like you! You showed all of us what dignity really is. I think of you so often and always with a smile! Thank you for being my friend!

I have wanted to write about my lovely auntie Terri...but putting the words down make the loss of such a beautiful soul so real.
We used to come home to California and visit with all the family and my aunt Terri and uncle Carl would spend hours playing with us kids in the pool! She was so much fun and her big smile would light up a room and make you feel so happy. 
There was a time in my life when I was going through a very difficult time, and my aunt Terri was right by my side supporting me through it all! Her love, kindness, and strength helped me through and I am so thankful for all she did for me. 
You are truly missed auntie...and our family will not be the same without you. You will always be in my heart and I am grateful for all the good memories of you.
I love you auntie...❤️❤️❤️ Your niece Kimmy

I was blessed to have known and work with Terri at Coldwater Creek. We stayed in touch over the years and I’m very grateful we were friends. She was such a sweet and kind person. I heard a lot about Holly whom she loved so dearly. I’m saddened that she has left far to early and left everyone with a broken heart!

I have only fond memories of my Aunt Terri's bright, warm smile and kind, gentle heart. I will miss her sweet voice and joyful presence in my life. Sending all my love to Uncle Carl, Heather, Ryan, Kyran, and Holly. xox

I am so saddened to hear of Terri's passing. I used to see her name on Volunteer sheets when I would volunteer at Holly's school. I finally got a chance to meet her at a craft event at Holly's school. We got to talking. Even though I had only known her, honestly for that day, it didn't take long for me to warm up to her. I looked forward to the time I would see her, and her husband Carl again. That was in December of 2019, the first and only time I met her. It is unfortunate that she was taken so soon, but she is in a place free of pain. May God watch over her family.

Dear Mom, I think of you everyday and I cry wishing I could have saved you and healed your pain. You were my first love, You made me and I am so much a part of you...I look like you, think as you did and have many personality traits as you! Though we had some differences, as Mothers daughters do, we both loved each other endlessly and were always there to support each other in time of need. My earliest memories are of being with just you, while Dad was at work, and us going to McDonald's after you picked me up from daycare. You were the first person to hold Holly after she was born and were there for my entire exhausting 24 hour labor. Holly adored you from the day she was born and you two were inseparable as a Grandma and granddaughter should be. We talk about you as you are watching over us as Holly's "Guardian Angel". Holly cried when she realized, after you had gone, that you cant take your phone to heaven so she can't talk to you anymore. But we read books about an attached string that keeps us together, never apart and how you see her everyday from heaven above. One thing I know for sure is you are free from pain and suffering and are with Jesus in Heaven, with Grandma and Papa Rhodes. Until we see you again, we all hold you tight!! Love you always Mom!