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Teri graduated from Kofa High School, earned her Associate of Arts degree from Arizona Western College and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from Arizona State University. She worked as an elementary and early education teacher for many years in the Kyrene and Mesa School Districts and at Dayspring Preschool and Kindergarten. Teaching children was always Teri's passion. She spent the last four years caring for her granddaughter, Sawyer, which was one of the greatest joys in her life.
Teri was predeceased by her father Ralph Aguiar. She is survived by her husband James J. Syme, Jr., son Nathaniel Syme, daughter Jillian Syme, daughter-in-law Gayle Syme, granddaughter Sawyer Syme, mother Herminia Aguiar, ten brothers and sisters, and extended family and friends. A special thank you to Olga Ferryman, Rebecca Aguiar, Charlotte Thomas and Hospice of the Valley, for the special care, kindness and compassion that they provided to Teri and her family during her final days.
Teri's friend Charlotte said it best, "Teri was a force. She made a difference. She was loved. She will be missed."
An informal reception in Teri's honor will be held on February 17, 2018, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the La Casita Recreation Center at Dobson Ranch, 2719 S. Reyes, Mesa, Arizona, 85202
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January 20, 2020
I will always remember you Teresa, and thank you for everything that you have done!
Margie Leyva
January 30, 2018
Condolences to Teresa Syme family so sorry to here about your lose. I pray that time of sorrow you will find comfort under Gods loving band and Marys motherly care. Youre in my thoughts and prayers each day. To Herminia my deepest sympathy to have lost your daughter she is in gods loving hands and our heavenly mother Mary. Margie (Arviso) Leyva
Teia Massengale
January 30, 2018
So sorry to hear this. She was a friend and neighbor for 33 years. God bless you Jim, Nathaniel and Jillian. My whole family wishes you love and peace during this difficult time. She is now free from pain and living a better life with our Heavenly Father. Teri always had a smile on her face & was loved by all who knew her. ♡
January 30, 2018
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold close to your heart.
Isa 40:26
Frank Orduno
January 30, 2018
Condolences from Frank and Jane Orduno. May the lord bless the family during this hardship.
Fran Martin
January 29, 2018
Deepest condolences to Teresa Syme family so sorry to hear about the loss of Teresa our thoughts are with you.
Brandon
January 29, 2018
My condolences to all in the family for your loss. May you find comfort in true family and friends. (Proverbs 17:17)
Linda Farrar
January 29, 2018
Our 50th reunion for Teri and us was for KOFA class of 1967.
Linda Farrar
January 29, 2018
Teri was missed from our KA high school 50th Reunion-we didn't know that she had made a more important journey. Our love and condolences to her children, her husband and to her precious Sawyer. I am deeply moved at her passing and respectful that she was so private of her illness. Teri was an extraordinarily giving person, so kind and generous. She will be missed by all who knew her.
A. M.
January 28, 2018
My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)
S H
January 26, 2018
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)
January 26, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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