Terri Lynn Meinking
1951 - 2022
Terri Lynn Meinking
1951 - 2022
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Terri was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Charles Meinking and Ruth Meinking [née Schliefer] on April 8, 1951.
Terri is survived by her daughter, Ramsay Kolber, as well as several cousins on both sides.
She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Ruth Meinking and her beloved brother, Bruce Meinking.
From a young age, Terri loved nature and animals, twin passions shared by her father, Charles "Smitty" Meinking. In college, she went on to major in zoology at the University of Miami, Ohio, where she would begin her lifelong study of entomology, microbiology, and pesticides. Honing her expertise in the field of public health, Terri would go on to work at numerous prestigious institutions, including Harvard University, MA and the University of Miami, FL as a researcher and faculty member. Her areas of interest ranged widely from marine biology to head lice, the latter of which she was considered a world expert. She would go on to found Global Health Associates of Miami in 2003, which she would run until her death.
Throughout her life, Terri was defined by her insatiable curiosity, boundless generosity, and free spirit. She was a passionate and fearless adventurer, with an endless appetite for the unknown. She often said, her home was in the world, as she felt everywhere she had lived and been became part of her very being, whether the San Blas Islands of Panama or Cairo, Egypt. She believed deeply that her mission in life was to save the world and she labored tirelessly to leave this earth better for her having lived. We celebrate her life, spirit, and humanitarian service and wish her peace and freedom in her next life.
Memorial visitation will be held Saturday, February 26, 2022, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at The Arlington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. (Follow the blue line once on the grounds of the Memorial Park).
Memorial service for Terri Meinking will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at 12:00 PM at The Arlington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home with Diane Wright officiating. Burial to follow at Arlington Memorial Gardens.
Terri's favorite charities were World Wildlife Fund, National Resources Defense Council, Vietnam Veterans and Planned Parenthood.
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Jesus
May 20, 2023
I hope you are resting in peace in heaven Terri. It was good knowing, and working for you. You were always very knowlegable, and taught me much about science in you field of expertise. If only I could have seen you one last time before you going. I will pray for you Terri Meinking.
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Mark Nolan Hill, MD
January 7, 2023
I just learned of Terri's passing. and I am most saddened to learn of this.
I have known Terri for a long time-both professionally and personally. We were lab partners during our freshman year at Miami University. Throughout our college years, we were close, and I always was smitten with her.
We kept in contact all throughout our respective professional lives. We were both at Harvard, and spent time together there. Whenever we both were either presenting scientific papers, or attending scientific meetings in the same city, we would always make sure we saw each other. Moreover, when Terri settled in Miami, when I was lecturing there, we saw each other. In fact, I was to lecture in Miami several years ago, and Terri and I had arranged to meet for dinner, but the pandemic cancelled my lecture.
Many years ago, I visited with Terri to her hometown (I believe Green Hills???, Ohio), and her favorite places.
Terri would send me copies of her publications and gave me several textbooks on dermatology where she had a chapter included.
I met her daughter Ramsay many years ago. I remember her fondly.
Terri was a remarkable person--brilliant, kind, sensitive, beautiful, and everything else. Although we didn't see each other often, I will miss her terribly, and she will always be in my heart and mind.
Ramsay-I would very much appreciate if you would contact me so we can chat.
Mark Hill, MD
Vincent Falanga, MD
December 16, 2022
I did not know that Terri had passed away until today. We were faculty members together at the U. of Miami. After I left, I think she moved into my old office, near my laboratory. I remember her as a very kind, soft-spoken person who was very knowledgeable about her field; a true expert. She was often away on some interesting project involving the critical use of ivermectin and on epidemiological research that impacted in a very positive way children in other parts of the world. She truly made a difference. She generally teamed up with Prof. Dave Taplin, who is also gone. They were indeed quite a team. I never met her family, but I offer my deepest condolences.
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