My dear wife of 30 years ended her long battle with
Alzheimer’s Disease on Tuesday, November 11 th . Her
strong faith in Jesus Christ sustained our family through
this journey and made her a blessing to care for. Terri was
known for spreading joy and sharing her childlike wonder
with all who knew her.
Terri Lynn Glenn was born on December 26, 1963,
in Cincinnati, Ohio. She graduated from Judson College in
Elgin, Illinois with a degree in computer science and
excelled in mainframe computer networking and software
sales.
I met Terri at a small group Bible study in Evanston,
Illinois, and we married in 1995. After my graduation from
seminary, she joined me in the adventure of pastoring
congregations in Des Moines, Iowa (where she led
women’s Bible studies and an outreach ministry to girls),
Minot, North Dakota (where she had her hands full as a
busy mom), and Merrill, Wisconsin (where she was cared
for after her diagnosis in 2014).
Some of Terri’s special loves included her mother
Marilyn and grandmother Stella (both deceased), our sons
Carson, Evan, and Ian (deceased), anyone suffering or
vulnerable, Karen Carpenter’s voice, and Jesus’ grace.
Though Terri is now gone, she is not forgotten. Her
smile and laugh were infectious, and once infected by her
effervescent spirit, those who knew her were left changed.
Special thanks go to her team of caregivers at
Pinecrest Nursing Home, Kindhearted Home Care, and the
many friends from church who ministered to her in more
ways than I can name.
Terri will be buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in my
hometown - Sparta, Wisconsin. A visitation will be held for
her on Saturday, November 22nd at Bible Presbyterian
Church in Merrill at 10 am. A worship service of
remembrance will be held at 11 am and a lunch will follow.
All are welcome. She is worth celebrating! Memorial
donations in Terri’s honor may be made to our church’s
Pastoral Apprentice Fund or Hope Life Center at
Hopewi.org.
Written by Andy Perry, Pastor of Bible Presbyterian
Church and Chaplain for Aspirus Hospital Merrill.
