Teresa Carr Obituary

Carr, Teresa
Teresa B. (Terry) Carr passed away on March 22, 2012, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Terry was born Teresa Bo Hays on November 24, 1922, in Kingman, Arizona. She was the daughter of Lewis Anthony and Anna Clara (McCracken) Hays, and sister of Carroll Hays, Donnie (Hays) Volkman, and Julia (Hays) Hiber. Terry married her sweetheart, Thomas Earl Carr, on August 24, 1940. Earl preceded her in death in 1995 after 55 years of marriage. Terry spent her life devoted to her family. The annual deer hunt with their friends and their motor homes was a favorite annual event. She was active in many organizations, including Girl Scouts, Western Saddle Club, Soroptimist Club, Westside Food Bank, and Youngtown Civic Association. She is survived by her children, Stanley E. Carr and wife Diane, Linda E. (Carr) Adams and husband Ted, and David A. Carr and wife Lisa Helm; grandchildren Tom Carr and wife Dawn, Matthew Carr and wife Rosa, Jaron Carr, Ian Carr and wife Jessica Crichfield, Meagan Carr, and Travis Routzahn; and great-grandchildren Tiffany Hickman, Stephanie Carr, Tom Carr Jr., Brianna Carr, Dustin Routzahn, Rhys McNulty, and great-great grandchildren, Maika Carr, Emily Hickman, and Gerard Hickman. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother, socially active, and a frequent local volunteer until her tragic illness. She will be missed by us all. A memorial service for Teresa will be held on Saturday, March 31, at 11:00am, at West Resthaven Funeral Home, 6450 W. Northern Ave, Glendale. Condolences may be offered at www.westresthavenfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Mar. 27, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Teresa Carr

13 Entries

Linda

March 21, 2023

I still miss you mom and always will.

Jaron Carr

May 13, 2012

Gramma never admonished me for anything. I never heard her raise her voice in anger – she had a soft voice and a delicate manner of walking. She smiled easily and often. Whenever I went to visit her she would greet me, just inside the door in her kitchen or in the carport as I pulled in, with an "Oh...!" That always made me laugh. I remember that she was always collecting something – clowns at one point, then owls. She had an entire life – 90 percent of it I'll never know about because it was hers and she was an individual and so was the only one who saw it. I think the best way to sum up her life (anyone's life) is to acknowledge that we knew only a fraction of it because the majority of it existed beneath private layers of experience and deep emotion and to marvel at that – that we were able to know any part of this person who we loved and was an entire universe in herself. And she affected my world and life. I know that she was good, and strong, and kind. She loved Grampa and Bingo and all of us. I think she was mostly happy. I hadn't seen her for years because I have been locked up since 2007 but I saw her in 2009 when my Dad took her to visit me here. I didn't see her sick, so when I had this dream I'm about to write about she looked strong, stronger than in 2009, actually more like I remember her from the early 1990s. I was having a regular dream unrelated to Gramma when she “interrupted” whatever else was going on (I don't remember the rest of it). Suddenly, everything went dark and she entered through a door in the darkness only she was illuminated – not in a celestial way but by an unseen spotlight – and she was smiling very happily and said “Bingo's with me all the time now!” I closed my eyes and she kissed my face and forehead a few times. Then it was over. This happened three days before she passed away. I do believe that this was actually her saying goodbye to me the only way she could because she knew we would not see each other again before she died. I am not sure how to square this visitation with known/accepted concepts of reality and haven't really tried because the simplicity and straightforwardness of her message speaks for itself (or rather, she spoke for herself). She felt alright at the end. She wasn't scared. She was still smiling. I love you, Gramma.

Linda Adams

April 1, 2012

THE CORD (in part)
We are connected, my Mother and I,
by an invisable cord not seen by the eye.
It's not like the cord that connects us 'til birth, this cord can't be seen by any on earth....
And though you are gone, though you're not here with me, the cord is still there but no one can see....
I am thankful that God connects us this way, a child and a mother death can't take it away.
I will miss you mom.

Meagan Carr

March 31, 2012

My grandmother was the kindest and gentlest woman. She never had a bad word or judgment for anyone. She and my grandfather gave me some of the best memories from my childhood--camping, fishing, long RV trips. I am happy that she is at peace now, but she will forever be missed. I love you Grandma.

March 29, 2012

Terri was a valued, long time volunteer at our Soroptimist Thrift Shop in Sun City = a very warm, classy lady. Our condolences to her family and friends.
Members of Soroptimist Int'l Valley of the Sun

HELEN BAIR

March 29, 2012

our thoughts an prayers is with all the family she will be missed my her friends and family ; HELEN BAIR PHOENIX AZ

Tiffany Hickman

March 29, 2012

Prayers for all our family. Grandma Terry was a beautiful woman with a heart if gold. She will forever be missed. I will never forget going to her house as a child and learning card games with Grandpa while Grandma made Tang for us grandkids. What a great time. Memories I will cherish forever.

Tina Swisher

March 29, 2012

our Thoughts and prayers go out to the family. she was such a pleasant lady to talk to and get to know.
Tina Guy Caitlyn Swisher

Kathy Tracy

March 28, 2012

My thoughts are with all of the family and friends of Theresa. She was such a wonderful, loving person and will truely be missed. My fondest memories are of the holidays with Theresa and Donnie and all of the Carr and Volkman families. I will never forget how special she made one of my birthdays, such an extraordinary lady. Kathy Tracy

Laura

March 27, 2012

My deepest condolences to Dave and all the family. I remember your mother fondly; even though our acquaintance was brief. I will never forget her kindness when my grandparents, Jim & Nonie, passed away. Terri was beautiful inside and out. A great lady. Prayers, condolences, and love to you all.

Russell Parker

March 27, 2012

My condolences to all of your family. I have such great memories of the hunting and fishing when we all camped all over AZ. Terry was always a part of that.
Russell Parker

March 27, 2012

Linda
For some reason my thoughts have been about you and your family the last few weeks. Your Mom was a great lady
Argo Pottorff (Payson, Az.)

Wendy Petersen

March 27, 2012

Dave and family - our condolences for your beautiful mother.

Wendy Petersen and Harlan Agnew

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