Teresa "Terry" Dunham

May 1, 1950 - November 5, 2021

Teresa 'Terry' (Williams) Dunham, born May 1, 1950 passed suddenly following a brief illness on November 5, 2021. Terry is survived by the love of her life, her husband, Michael Dunham, children Heidi (Sean) Burns, Molly Dunham, John Dunham; grandchildren Michael Burns, Katherine Burns, Jonathon Burns and Adam Erickson; siblings Jeff Williams, Beth Hyser, Dan Williams and Tim Williams; many nieces and nephews, dear friends and former colleagues; and last but never close to least, her beloved dog Harry and cat Gizmo. Terry was born in Elkhart, Indiana, to John and Shirley Williams. She was raised in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and studied opera at University of Wisconsin Madison and University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Terry loved words. She spoke them boldly, read them voraciously, and sang them beautifully. She was a fierce advocate for women and children's rights, especially in the courts. She taught her daughters to be brave and her son to be kind. Hers was a home of music, blunt conversation, questionable jokes and sound advice. There was always an animal underfoot. She raised her family in St. Louis Park, MN, only recently moving to Columbia Heights. Many happy weeks over the past two decades were spent on Callahan Lake in Hayward, WI, enjoying the majestic Northwoods. Her greatest joys were her children, grandchildren and animals. She loved them all, and they in turn will continue to love her. Those who wish to join the family for a celebration of a life well lived are invited to Washburn-McReavy Hillside Chapel 2610 19th Ave NE Minneapolis for a memorial service Thursday November 11th at 11:00AM with a visitation beginning at 10:00AM. Reception to follow.