Therens, Teri Dawn
Teri Dawn Therens
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Teri Dawn Therens, on Monday, May 11th, 2020 at the age of 62 years.
Teri was born in 1958 in Moose Jaw to Lyle and Frani Helland, the oldest of 7 children, and was raised in Mossbank, Ardil and Moose Jaw. She met the love of her life, Greg, in 1971 at the age of 13 and they were married in 1976, having rarely spent a day apart since.
Teri will be met in Heaven by her dad, Lyle. These two shared a very special and loving bond. She was also predeceased by her father and mother-in-law, Nick and Hazel Therens; and sister-in-law, LeAnne Helland. Teri will be terribly missed by her husband, Greg Therens; daughters, Amber (Rion) and Ashley (Curt); grandsons: Zak, Reid and Logan; mother, Frani Helland; sisters: Traci (Randy) Scott, Tevi (Mark) Nergaard and Trelee Helland (Bruce); brothers: Dean, Dale and David; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Teri worked in the restaurant industry for over 40 years where she met so many people, and everyone loved her. She loved camping with Greg, spoiling her grandchildren with treats every time they came over, tending to her flowers and backyard, and shopping around town with her daughters.
“T” cared about everyone and loved her family so deeply. She always put family first and would do anything and everything for them. She was the captain of the family, the glue, the leader, the one you always went to. She organized all of the BBQ’s, events and parties. Teri never skipped a beat, never stopped. She had a love for life like no other. She had the chance to cross an amazing item off of her bucket list – she went sky diving!
Teri had the ability to light up a room. The minute she walked in with that amazing smile and infectious laugh everyone would smile. You couldn’t help but love Teri, she smiled straight from her heart. Nothing made her smile more than sitting around a campfire with Greg – her soulmate, her girls and sons-in-law, and of course her grandsons. She was so proud of everything those boys did.
Teri loved being outside hanging out in her backyard, sitting in the sun watching Greg build her something in the shop. She always had a project ready for him to make that beautiful backyard.
Due to the current health situation, a Private Family Service will be held at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Teri’s name may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Andrew Pratt Funeral Director 306-693-4550.
Our sincere condolences to the Therens family.
I am so sorry and shocked to hear the passing or Teri. It was just the other day I ran into Greg and Teri,! and I thought man what great couple, there always so happy together! Very upset over this! My heart and thoughts are with you Greg, your daughters the Hellands, Therens and all other families and friends! RIP Teri you were always so much fun! Rock on with you Dad!
Greg and Family So Sorry For Your Lost
We were shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Teri. She had a beautiful smile that would light up a room. I know that her family and friends will cherish all of the happy memories they have of her. She was a beautiful soul, gone to soon. She will be tending the flowers and gardens in Heaven. Our deepest sympathy to her family and friends. Take care.
I am so very sorry to learn of Teri’s passing. She was a special person. Sending love and healing thoughts to all.
Thoughts and prayers with all of you at this time of sorrow. Teri was always so happy go lucky and really interested in your life and happenings.
Jackie and I so enjoyed being greeted by Teri when we saw her in the many years she worked at Smittys in the Town & Country Mall.
She was always cheerful and had a wonderful smile.
We are deeply saddened by her passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
So very sorry for your family’s loss! I worked with Teri for years at Smittys, and I appreciated how easy going she was. Whenever I ran into her at Walmart she would greet me with a warm smile, and genuinely ask how I am doing. I know she will be missed by many.
Our sincere condolence’s to you Greg and Trelee and to both of your families on the loss of your wife and sister.
Hugs to you both Lorette & Bob Gardner
Our deepest Sympathies Helland and Theren’s family. Gods speed Teri! Hugs to all.
Dale, Jake and all of the family. I am so saddened by the passing of Teri, she was a lovely person. As your family, is so sad, wrap your arms around each other. Hold on tight, your memory of her with last forever.
Shocked to read this!! Our sincere condolences to Teri’s family and friends!
Sorry to hear of her sudden passing. She welcomed everyone and had a way of your being a part of her day made hers better. She was a friend to everyone always.
My Mom and Dad always looked for her at Smitty’s. She became part of their extended family.
Her Memory shall be Eternal for many individuals. She may have been tiny in stature, but was a big part of many lives. She will be missed. Susie and Brian Sanderson
Frani and family.So sorry to hear of your loss you will all miss her so much she was such a friendly happy girl all the time. Such a shock she will be with her Dad Lyle. Frani Hugs to you and your family. Arlene Clark.
Amber and Ashley and families,
So sorry for your loss.
God Bless
Our deepest condolences to you Greg and your family, the Helland family and the Therens family…..we are so sorry to hear of Teri’s passing, her presence will be so deeply missed by everyone who knew her.
Greg and family, our deepest condolences. We were so shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of your beloved wife, mom, sister, grandma, friend, etc. The road of grief is difficult and long, we pray each of you will feel her spiritual presence as you travel this road. The scars of loss are forever present, though, thankfully, love too is always present. May her teachings, love, and support always remain strong for each of you.
Dave & Liette
Amber,Rion and ZakI am so very sorry your mom was such a wonderful woman please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Wanda Hallborg and family
Shocked ! and deeply sorry …. I’ve known all the family since childhood; I always enjoyed
Teri ! I had no idea that this would happen; I extend deepest sympathy to you all 🙂
My condolences and sympathy to the entire family on Teri’s passing.
Dear Trelee, and Family; so sad to hear about your Sister Trelee. I know your family was super close, and you had a very special bond with your sister. My heart breaks for you, Gregg and your family at this sad time. Take comfort in all of your beautiful memories, as you now have another angel to watch over you. Sending hugs my friend , sincerely, Donna McSherry.
Our condolences to the Helland and Therans family’s
To Teri’s Families..My deepest condolences go out to all of you in this time of sorrow.Words will not mend your broken hearts .But just know you are all in my thoughts..My heart goes out to all of you..May your memories carry each of you through this difficult time.Doris Dunlop(nee Way)
Greg and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Will miss her so much at Smitty’s.
To all the Helland “kids”. So sorry to hear of Teri’s death. She was a fierce little, big sister. So happy to have had a quick visit with Dean in Crescent Park recently. He caught me up on the family. Last time I saw Teri was at the Crushed Can in the fall. As always there was smiles, laughs and a tight hug. A good way to remember her.
Dear Fran
I am so very sorry to know of Teri’s passing.
I knew her for so many years as she worked at the restaurant and elsewhere.
She always had a ‘Hi!’ and a smile and time to chat.
She will be greatly missed.
May she rest in peace.
I am so sorry to hear of Teri’s passing …keeping you close in my thoughts and prayers today and the difficult days ahead.
So sorry to hear of Teri’s passing. She always had a smile for everyone and she will be missed by all who knew her. Sincere condolences to all of you. Our hearts and thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Greg and family, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Teri. We are thinking of you and your family
Dear Greg, Amber, Ashley, Frani and family, please accept our deepest condolences at Teri’s passing. We will miss her smile and laugh and gleam in her eye as she came towards us. You are in our thoughts and prayers as she is, always. Please find comfort in knowing that she is in God’s loving arms and with her Dad.
Love and God’s Blessings,
Lorretta & Diane Stark and Blair & Roberta Bucsis
Sending warm hugs to all the Helland family members. So sad to hear of Teri’s passing…she always had a smile and a hello. She will be missed.
So very sorry to read of Teri’s passing. She was always a happy person with a smile for everyone whenever she met you. Our condolences to the Helland and Therens Families.
Sorry for your loss of someone special she was a bubbly person never was so happy to meet her as friend she always had smile I well never forget her Thersan family from Gwen Hochlander Walmart greeter
Sorry for your loss Greg and family. Sending prayers
Sending all my love and condolences to everyone who loved Teri, she was a beacon of light extinguished much too soon.
Frani and all the ‘kids’,
So very sorry and shocked to hear this! I used to babysit them when you lived in Ardill, many years back. Then, life happens, and I didn’t see her for many years until we came back to MJ and met her again at Smitties. A very lovely and bubbly lady, gone to be with her Dad.
Greg, Frani and family
so sorry to hear about Teri. We always enjoyed running into her when visiting Moose Jaw. She was a good friend to Mum and Dad. Our deepest condolences.
Love Diane (nee Young) and Nick VanderZande
Our condolences to Fran and Greg at this time. Sad to hear about Teri’s passing.Cherish all the fun memories you have of her. I saw her beautiful back yard a few years ago with a couple of Red Hat friends. She spent hours and hours working on that. I took several photos of her beautiful work. It deserved a blue ribbon award !And so many will remember seeing her at Smitty’s in the mall. People intertwine in so many ways and touch each others lives in so many ways. Many are sending healing thoughts to you all at this time.
Our deepest condolences to your family our thoughts and prayers to you and your family in your moment of grief.
My sincere condolences to the Family! My dear friend Rest In Peace, you were a shining jewel to many , many people, feel blessed to have known & worked with you for many years
My most sincere condolences to all of Teri’s loved ones. From the years at Ardill when I was able to baby sit all the kids and she was my tiny helper! She had a special sparkle that lit up the world around her. Lucky were the people who knew her!