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Cheryl Terai Obituary
Cheryl J. Terai, 60, of Pittsburgh, PA, died on Thursday January 27, 2011. She was born on June 19, 1950, in Rayville, Louisiana, and grew up in Crossett, Arkansas. She graduated with honors from South Arkansas University, and received her J. D. from University of Arkansas-Fayetteville. She was an accomplished environmental attorney, with former positions as in-house counsel at PPG Industries, partner at K&L Gates, and head of the enforcement division for the Arkansas Department of Environmental Protection. She is preceded in death by her parents, Toshio and Earlene Terai. She is survived by her beloved companion, Brad Bundy, her brother Mike Terai, her nephew Chase Terai and her aunt Odell Wiggins.
Visitation with be held on Friday February 4, 2011 at 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday February 5, 2011 in the chapel of Gill First National Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Fort Necessity Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, given Cheryl's battle with Creutzfeldt Jakob disease, memorials may be sent to UCSF Memory and Aging Center, CJD Clinical Research Team, attention Katherine Wong, 350 Parnassus Ave, Suite 905 San Francisco, CA 94117.
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David Throesch
August 27, 2012
I only heard about CJs death today August 27 2012. I first met CJ in law school in 1974. I had not talked to CJ in about 15 years but still consider her among my best friends. Her death deeply saddens me. I will always remember her.
David Throesch
August 27, 2012
I only heard about C Js death today August 27 2012. I met CJ in Law School , I havnt talked to her in about 15 years yet i considered her one of my best fiends. News od her death is very sad. Even though i hadnt talked to in a long time she will be deeply missed.
Van McCracken
February 4, 2011
I met C.J., as she was introduced to me then, in 1973 at the University of Arkansas School of Law, where I very soon learned that she and I were born on the same day of the same month of the same year. She was in our study group and always added greatly to the quality of our discussions. I will always remember the kindness in her voice, her quiet confidence, the softness in her eyes and the genuine warmth of her smile. I regret that I had not spoken with her in many years and had no idea of the brave battle she waged. My heart and prayers go out to Chase, who was a classmate with one of my children, and to all of her family. Such a fine lady, whose goal seemed always to make our world a better place.
February 4, 2011
I am very sorry for the loss of Cheryl.I didnt know her as well as some of you,but I do know she was a very sweet careing lady.My prayers go out to Mike and the family.
Kathy Campbell
Linda G.
February 4, 2011
I worked w/Cheryl in the early 70's in her first law office in North Little Rock, AR and was bridesmaid at her wedding. She was a sweet person, deeply tender hearted and wanted to go the extra mile to help everyone. I was fortunate to run into her father in the hospital just before he passed away and so sorry Mike has lost so many of his loved ones. May God bless and keep you.
Linda G., Little Rock, AR
Michele Lyerla
February 3, 2011
My deepest sympathy to Brad and Cheryl's family. I am so saddened by your great loss.
Lazar Palnick
February 1, 2011
Sad to hear of Cheryl's loss. As the only other Pittsburgh area grad of the Arkansas Law School, we used to kid around about being our own "alumni association chapter." She was a great help when we worked together on the '92 Campaign and it was fun to have another FOB and "Arkie" here helping the effort. She was in her glory at the Inaugural Ball that year and she so much enjoyed the whole week of events, including the Law School Alumni party we attended together in DC. Will miss her smile and sense of humor and fun. Pittsburgh and all of us were lucky to have had her around as long as we had. Condolences to her family and friends.
February 1, 2011
I had the honor of working with Cheryl at ADEQ in the early 1980's. She crafted some of the first environmental enforcement cases in Arkansas. She was a class act and its a shock to recieve this sad news. She will be missed by everyone that met her.
Bob Blanz
Kerry Spitzer
February 1, 2011
Cheryl, your Crossett friends will miss your smiling face and sweet nature, but will always remember both!
Carl Spadaro
February 1, 2011
Very sad to hear this. I enjoyed working with Cheryl - she was always professional and easy to work with. My sympathies to her family and friends.
Don Kortlandt
January 31, 2011
"Cheryl was a significant contributor to the enviromental practice at K&L Gates and an invaluable supporter and colleague of the transactional lawyers (including me) who relied upon her good counsel. Her twinkling eyes and infectious smile made many a harried moment easier to endure. How sad that she is no longer among us. My condolences to her family.
Bill Gallagher
January 31, 2011
I spent a number of years working with Cheryl here at PPG. She was always professional but also had a great sense of humor and a very kind heart. I will miss her.
Allan Gates
January 31, 2011
I was saddened to learn of Cheyl's death. I worked with Cheryl during her tenure as Chief of the Enforcement Division of the Arkanas Department of Pollution Control & Ecology. Cheryl had a rare gift for being completely professional while at the same time being extremely personable. Cheryl was a skilled lawyer, a dedicated public servant, and a good friend. All who knew her in Arkansas will mourn her loss.
Janet Christensen
January 31, 2011
I worked with Cheryl at K&L Gates and she always had a smile on her face and a kind word for everyone. My deepest sympathy to her family.
Holly Selvaggi
January 30, 2011
Cheryl was very much like a sister to me. I will always remember her beautiful smile and her caring nature. I will miss her terribly.
Loren Anderson
January 30, 2011
I worked with Cheryl for many years. She was a wonderful, caring person and a true professional. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. Cheryl was a great person who will be missed.
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