Terry Anderson

Anderson, Terry of Edina, was born Jan. 26, 1950 in Fairmont, MN to Gaylord and Margaret. He grew up with sisters Sharon and Lynne. To our great shock and sorrow, he bid us an untimely farewell on Feb. 23, 2009. He traveled far, but never moved out of Minnesota. He became an artist with a camera, but never let a lens distance himself from people. His early life was marked by the formation of abiding friendships that have endured across the decades. Terry was the sort of person people wanted to keep in their lives. He maintained the ties with a steady dose of time, energy and humor. Always the humor. It became a professional asset. At one level, a photographer is a person who gets people to smile. For this reason, the career was perfect for Terry. Of course, he always had a joke to tell, but even if he didn't, Terry could always make people smile. His own broad smile inspired others. He was like a human hot tub. Sitting with Terry made your soul go "ahhhh." Terry graduated from Fairmont in 1968, then moved to Mankato for college where he began working as a wedding and portrait photographer at Barnett Photo. Photographers also have to have an eye for beauty and Terry certainly did. For it was here that he met Cindy Gazzola who in 1977 became his wife. Together they made a formidable team at home and in business. In 1978 they moved to Minneapolis where Terry worked in commercial photography with Glen and Sue Silker developing his talent. He became a father with the birth of Collin in 1984. Kristen followed in 1986. Along with his children, Terry's business grew. When the Silkers retired, he bought the studio and Terry Anderson Photography was born. He established a nationwide clientele without ever losing the local Minnesota feel. Terry will be greatly missed by each of the many, many people whose lives he touched. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Terry Anderson Photography Scholarship Fund, 5249 West 73rd Street, Edina, MN 55439. Private interment. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 11 AM, with visitation one hour prior at Our Lady of Grace Church, 5071 Eden Ave., Edina. Visitation also Friday 5-7 PM at: Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel 952-920-3996 W. 50th St. & Hwy. 100

Terry Anderson

February 26, 2009

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