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Terrance Beverly "Terry" Krause

1933 - 2013

BORN

1933

DIED

2013

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Terrance Krause Obituary

Terrance "Terry" Beverly Krause (formerly Gruver)

Cold Spring

May 15, 1933 - Nov. 9, 2013

Terrance "Terry" Beverly Krause (formerly Gruver), loving wife of Wayne Backman of Cold Spring, MN, died on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Saint Cloud Hospital.

Terry was born on May 15, 1933 in a log cabin at Molly Lake near Burtrum, MN, where her parents owned and operated Krause's Berry Farm and Maple Syrup. It was there that she met her neighbor, lifelong best friend Beverly Seabloom (Norris). She completed high school in Grey Eagle, College at St. Cloud Teacher's College and taught elementary and pre-school for many years especially at St. Cloud University Campus Lab School. Earlier, in the 1960s she was the first director of the Head Start program in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was always a strong advocate for civil rights. She later studied for her post graduate education at the College of St. Benedict and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She served as principal of a school in the Wisconsin Dells. In her recent years, she retired, lived in Sauk Centre and Cold Spring. She was an active member of the community and volunteered with the Democratic Party and the Stearns County Historical Society. She served as president and was an active member of the St. Cloud Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and was an avid member of Master Gardeners. She was proceeded in death by her parents Beulah (Fearing) and Clifford Krause. She is survived by her husband, Wayne Backman; brother Charles D. Krause (Phyllis); son Cyle D. Gruver (Jan M. Waller), daughter Mary L Gruver-Volpe (Eugene A. Volpe); niece Debbie Krause, nephew David Krause and many other family members and dear friends.

Celebration of Life will be held 10:00 am Friday, November 15, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 3226 Maine Prairie Rd., St. Cloud, MN.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship or the Stearns County Historical Society are preferred.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by St. Cloud Times on Nov. 12, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Terrance Krause

Sponsored by Mary Gruver-Volpe.

18 Entries

Janelle Daberkow

November 17, 2013

I feel very lucky to have known Terry, meeting her while I worked with the Stearns County Master Gardeners. Terry was such a wonderful, giving, and caring person. I will remember Terry as a person who gave so much of herself in the activities she was involved with, because she was so passionate about teaching and helping others. My condolences to her entire family.

Barbara Gay

November 14, 2013

I only knew Terry through a couple of visits she made to Guatemala to see her daughter and my friend, Mary. She was well informed and engaged in widely varied activities, aiming to improve life for her fellow humans. I'm sorry to miss seeing her extensive display of all things Guatemalan, which apparently filled her home. Much love to her children, Mary and Cyle.

jerry terfehr

November 14, 2013

when terry came into my life she opened my mind to so much information of a women living alone she inspired all my friends that new her wayne mary cyle and chuck i feel your sorrow she will be missed by all of us so much

Saundy Fedor

November 14, 2013

My children loved Terry as their teacher at the Campus Lab school. Years later it was such a delight to reconnect with Terry as a master gardener. Her kindness, knowledge and love with be missed.

November 13, 2013

All on the Master Gardeners loved and respected Terry for her kindness and her dedication to the Stearns County Fair event each year. I will miss her smile and energy. We will all miss her very much.
Sincerely, Bonnie Schwichtenberg

Terry, I'll take care of Mary as a loving sister would, Jennie Campos

Jennie Campos

November 13, 2013

I was lucky to have known Terry via her wonderful daughter and my longtime sister-friend, Mary. I met Terry in my hometown, Tucson, Arizona, when she visited Mary during the time we worked with indigenous women from Central and South America. Terry was as interested in engaging with people from other lands as much as Mary and I . . . so we always shared the adventure of travel and the magic that comes from connecting with people from across this earth. Her greater spirit is released now . . . to carry on that love she had for people and the joy of life itself. Be in God's grace.

November 13, 2013

You taught me so much. Always a great TEACHER. We will miss you. Doris and Paul Jennissen

Mike Larson

November 12, 2013

I most enjoyed Terry's enthusiasm and her friendly demeanor. I always looked forward to talking with her at the monthly Master Gardener meetings and she will be sorely missed.

Gretchen Lindgren

November 12, 2013

Terry was always a lovely presence at Master Gardening activities. She will be missed.

Buzz Snyder

November 12, 2013

On behalf of DFL Senate District 13, we are very saddened to hear of Terry's passing. She was formerly an officer of our local unit, and a true supporter of human rights and progressive values -- they defined her life. Our deepest sympathy to her family. -- Buzz Snyder/DFL Chair

Kathy Searle Acevedo

November 12, 2013

What a marvelous, multi-faceted person and brilliant educator! As a colleague of her daughter Mary, I first met Terry when she participated as a trainer for a group of early childhood education specialists from Peru. She wowed us all with her knowledge and experience... and she never stopped amazing me. I always looked forward to sharing in her visits to Mary's exotic postings in Guatemala. As the Mayans would say, I thank the Creator and Shaper of the Universe for the blessing of Doña Terre in my life. Be at peace, loving soul... We will miss you.

Jean Januschka Ebnet

November 12, 2013

I will miss Terry's enthusiasm about so many things; nature, gardening, butterflies, rocks and teaching, to name a few. She was very kind to me as I joined the Stearns County Master Gardeners group. My heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.

November 12, 2013

I enjoyed getting to know Terry through the wonderful stories about her life that she shared with us. She will be missed by the Memory Writers group at the Stearns History Museum.
Judy Kallestad
Livingston, Texas

Betty Denzer

November 12, 2013

Terry was my neighbor here in Sauk Centre. What a nice friend. Will be missed!

Regan Johnson

November 12, 2013

Ms. Groovy, as I recall from Campus Lab days! Quite a loss. What a great lady who made a positive, lasting impression on many, many people. She made herself and her family proud.

November 12, 2013

I will miss Terry in many ways, but especially her knowledge of native plants. Field trips were made finer with her helping to see the little quirks of nature at your side. Her experience and knowledge helped us create the butterfly garden and rain garden at the Sauk Centre fairgrounds. Thank You, Terry, for your contribution to the Stearns County Master Gardener Program.
Mary Zeug

Kathy Jorgensen

November 12, 2013

I enjoyed my many conversations with Terry that spanned everything from gardening to sharing stories about our crazy cats. She was always quick to volunteer for master gardener events and answer questions. Terry will be missed by all of us!

Terry Engels

November 12, 2013

Terry will certainly be missed at various Master Gardener events. Her cheerful, friendly, knowledgeable assistance was generously given for many years. She worked especially hard at the Stearns County Fair to make the MG input a meaningful experience for the public. Yet this was just one of her many volunteer activities. Thank you, Terry, for your generous participation in life!

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