Terry J. Lester

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O'Halloran & Murphy Funeral and Cremation Services - St. Paul

575 South Snelling Avenue

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Terry Lester Obituary

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Friend Age 71 of St. Paul on May 13, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Kathy (Casey). Children Jennifer, Jeff (Lisa), Mike (Pamela). Grandchildren Courtney, Megan, Cole, Drew, and Madison. Brother-in-law William (Carolyn) Casey. Also survived by many other loving relatives, and friends. Funeral leaving from the O'Halloran & Murphy Funeral Home (575 S. Snelling Ave., St. Paul) 651-698-0796 9:30 AM Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Tuesday at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, (Stanford at Prior Ave.'s, St. Paul). Visitation 5-8 PM Monday at the Funeral Home. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.

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Published by Pioneer Press from May 14 to May 16, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Terry Lester

12 Entries

August 20, 2010

Kathy I am sorry to hear about terry we had so many good times as teenagers.I lost den two years ago with the same courages battle.

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Vicki Weinberg

May 19, 2010

To the Lester family, I was saddened to hear of Terry's passing and know it must be a mixed blessing for you now. His pain is gone, but yours will take time to heal. I will remember the fun times (and we had our share!) in the Commercial department at "The Farm". You won't be surprised to know that Terry was typically part of the festive environment that was created for so many years. He will be missed. God's Peace to you, Vicki Weinberg 2 Cor 5:17 For the old life is gone. A new life has begun in Heaven!

Ann Kaar

May 17, 2010

Kathy and Family,
I was saddened to hear about Terry. I too, worked with him at the State Farm regional office. He was always one to make you laugh with his funny stories. My prayers and thoughts are with your family.

Barb Martineau

May 17, 2010

Dear Kathy and family,

I only remember my late husband, Dave, talking fondly about Terry. Dave always cherished his State Farm coworkers and friends. I'm so sorry for your loss and can relate to the pain and feeling of emptiness, as Dave just died the end of January. I'm sure your family and friends will be a comfort to you in the days ahead.
Barb Martineau

Marlys Halverson

May 17, 2010

I sure hope Terry is at peace now. He was such a joy to work with in the old State Farm Regional office. He was an underwriter and I was policy issue person. Terry was always nice and very entertaining. His birthday tells what kind of person he was. He will be greatly missed.

Ben Chorlton

May 17, 2010

Terry was a great friend to all of those who knew him. He was always there to make you laugh whether that was when he and Kathy would come over for dinner or if I was walking down the halls of the old State Farm Building. I do take peace in the fact that Terry is no longer in pain but it is still a huge loss to all those that have known him. Kathy and the Lester Family, my thoughts are with you during this incredibly difficult time.

Ray Dombrowe

May 17, 2010

Countless memories. Years of fun. So many of us looked forward to Terry sharing his photos after his many vacations to Hawaii. Terry will be greatly missed but we were lucky to have had him as a friend.

John Mountain

May 17, 2010

Kathy and the entire Lester family,

I am so sorry to learn of Terry's passing. Growing up with Jeff, I remember many days at your house. Terry coaching our HGRA baseball team and the amazing Pinewood Derby cars he would help the boys create. I think you almost had to add on to the house to display all the awards they got for fastest and best designed car!

Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.

Rochelle Chorlton

May 17, 2010

I was saddened to hear of the loss of Terry to this world. He was always a happy, smiling, helpful and positive person. The smell of coffee always reminds me of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Kathy, and your family.

Tom Vars

May 17, 2010

Kathy,our prayers go out to you and the children. I will always have the great memories of fishihg with Terry and doing all the neighborhood parties we had way back then

Stan Berg

May 16, 2010

To Kathy and the Family of Terry Lester:

I am so sorry to hear of Terry's passing.

Terry was always one of my favorite persons when we worked together at State Farm in Roseville so many years ago.

I always remember his friendly smile. It is one of the snapshots in my mind's memory bank of Terry, that always flashes into view whenever I think of Terry.

Terry and I used to exchange friendly banter at the Christmas Season as to who was the best or most appropriately dressed for the season...I always thought that he was! Terry, being his usual diplomatic self, he would insist that I was.

When I left State Farm with an early retirement in 1984, we just sort of lost touch, as is so often the case... unfortunately!

My wife June struggled with Alzheimer's for almost 11 years before passing on in late 2008...my focus during those years, was increasingly, on her needs.

Everyone's journey of grief is different in length, character and intensity...

I am now most comforted by the following verse from John 14:2 (KJV): "In my father's house are many mansions...I go to prepare a place for you...". Perhaps you will also find it of comfort!

Stan Berg

May 16, 2010

Kathy,I'm sorry to learn of Terry's passing.While it's been many years since we last met,my memories of you two [and terry's '58 Impala] are part of my fondest memories.With sympathy,your friend,Jeff Roberts.

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