Walking onto the Northwood High School pool deck these past 2 weeks during swim meets has been so somber for me because this place is where a lot of the action took place for Terri and me.  Us two with other moms, hanging out to cheer for our sons during their waterpolo games and swim meets, while running the snack bar.  Everywhere I look now, a flood of fond memories come over me.  Sweet Terri, I'm missing you!!!

I've had the privilege of getting to know and work with Terri for the past 3 years.  She would be one of the first people to show up to set-up the snack bar and stay til tear-down.  She had such a giving heart by donating items to help with the sales.  I once gave her kudos for suggesting that we sell different varieties of sodas, not just Coke and Sprite.  Our customers (mostly students) loved the choices!  Understanding kids and being like one herself (hahaha), she knew it would be a cool treat for them.

Terri was so fun and energetic.  During one of our waterpolo home games, she came dressed in a cute fireman outfit because it was Halloween Day!  With an infectious big smile is how I saw her all the time, especially when she spoke about Kayson and Bronze.  I always complimented her on how sweet and polite her kids were.  She'd blush and say "Thank you".  I know her kids will carry on her legacy!!!  XOxo...

I thank God for giving me the chance to meet such an amazing gal and share such precious moments.  Terri, thank you for touching my life and being my "snack bar buddy"!!!  I know you'll be smiling down from Heaven... til we meet again... =) 

My Aunt Terri was full of life. She was vibrant, youthful, and always engaging. I remember how relatable she always felt to me. She would chat about your life and want to know what was going on with you without any age gap or expectation. Looking back, I’m sure that’s how she made everyone feel. She really could get along with anyone, of any age, and in a sense that made her timeless. 

I remember her always wanting to gab with us “girls” (the cousins) when Keeley, Angela, Tiffany and I would stay in Newport for a week in the summer. She would bring Kayson to hang out with us, and we’d braid Kayson’s hair or lay out on the beach and Aunt Terri would want to catch up on our lives: she was always asking about boys, friends, school, clothes, makeup, you name it. She loved to be social and I think that’s one of the biggest reasons I personally found her so relatable. 

Growing up, I thought of her as the quintessential California girl, embodying the breezy upbeat lifestyle of fun-in-the-sun that seemed so glamorous to me when I was young, living in Colorado. It always felt special when we would get to see her.

I will never forget her laugh, how she proudly talked about Kayson and Bronze, and her cheerful, bubbly spirit. I will always be able to picture her and hear the sound of her voice clear as day.