Thurza Ann Teerlink Obituary (1942 - 2010)

Thurza “Ann” Teerlink passed away in West Hills, California after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer and Leukemia. Her positive outlook and determination to beat her disease gave those lucky enough to have known her inspiration and five additional years of loving memories.Ann grew up in South Salt Lake, Utah. She married her sweetheart, James Terry, on July 14, 1961. She lived in Sandy, Utah the majority of her life, and spent the past five years in Southern California. Survived by her husband Terry, son Danny, daughter Shauna Carter (Brad), and four grandchildren: Mandy, Danielle, Jacob and Sydney. Her parents William and Henrietta Hansen, and brother Sam Green preceded her in death.Ann was devoted to her career with Valley Bank and Trust for over 30 years. Her life was centered on her family. She had a kind, judgeless and loving spirit. She lived her life always putting everyone else’s needs first. She was an amazing Mom, Grandma, wife, aunt and friend who will be deeply missed!In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Ann to Tower Cancer Research Foundation 9090 Wilshire Boulevard. Suite 350, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 or donate online at www.towercancerfoundation.org.Family and friends may pay their respects on Saturday, September 11th from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at Jenkins Soffe Funeral Home, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway, South Jordan, Utah 84095 with graveside services to follow at Larkin Sunset Gardens.