Teresa Cady

1954 - 2014

Teresa Cady

Teresa Ann Cady, nee Morgan, 59, of Everett, Wash., born Aug. 15, 1954, in Hayti, Mo., died Saturday, April 5, 2014.

Teresa graduated from Xavier High School, St. Louis, Mo., where she earned the nickname "Morgan on the Organ" for her musical talents, especially on the piano and organ; and was a member of Job's Daughters, and graduated with a bachelor's degree in music from Southern Illinois University. In 1979, Terry moved to Washington State, fell in love with the lush landscape and lived in Everett until her death. She married the love of her life, Michael Cady in 1992. She worked as an office manager in the automotive industry for 25 years, and was an active member of Soka Gakkai International and a practicing Buddhist. She received the honor of becoming the Vice District Leader of her local area and mentored others in promoting peace and respect for the dignity of life through Buddhism. As an excellent listener, she was considered by many to be a compassionate and wise confidante. In addition to being a loving wife, mother, sister, and aunt, Terry was an adventurous spirit, climbing Mt. Rainier, skydiving, and riding her motorcycle daily for many years. She loved to attend the ballet, dance, write music, play the flute, and continued to play the piano until shortly before her death.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Ann Morgan; and her sister, Marsha Smith.

Surviving are her husband, Michael Cady; daughters, Kate (Nick) Moore-Kyriakides and Angela Moore; a son, Daniel (Emily) Moore; two brothers, Dan (Connie) Morgan, and Robert (Marla) Morgan; two nieces, Camille Carnahan, and Kelly Rompel; and a nephew, Eric Morgan.

Memorials may be made online to assist with the funeral expense at www.gofundme.com/8hijfk.

Funeral: A service in her memory is scheduled Saturday, May 3, 2014, in Everett, Wash.