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TERENCE PJETUR JULIUS TERGESEN
Born: Jan 06, 1934
Date of Passing: Feb 13, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryTERENCE PJETUR JULIUS TERGESEN January 6, 1934 - February 13, 2013 Terry passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 in Gimli, Manitoba. Predeceased by his father Joe, mother Lara, brother Joey and son Soren. Survived by his wife of 55 years, Lorna. Terry leaves to grieve his many friends and family, his children Svenn (Amy), Stefan (Joanne), Johann (Angela) and Tristin, and his grandchildren Kol, Svava, Joren and Maren. Hockey, curling, swimming, hunting, skating and playing tennis were always part of his life. Terry was an active person who truly enjoyed the outdoors, especially countless picnics with his true love, Lorna. Terry and Lorna loved to travel and took many road trips throughout Manitoba, visiting friends and family and discovering new places, they also enjoyed the travel that led them afar to see the world on their many adventures. Terry graduated with a degree in Architecture at the University of Manitoba in 1958. Before majoring in Architecture he spent a year in Fine Arts. A creative and talented man he always had a passion for design and drawing. Later in life, Terry became very passionate about photography and collecting which led to his comprehensive archival project, which was generously donated to the New Iceland Heritage Museum. A collection of photographs telling the story of a unique place and time: Terry's time. Along with his friends Jim and Orest, Terry started an Architecture Firm in 1962. McFeetors, Tergesen, Sedun stayed in business for nearly 20 years, after which Terry joined LM Architectural Group, where he continued his work on designs of hospitals, senior homes and apartment buildings. Wildwood Park was the perfect community for Lorna and Terry to raise their family. They embraced the community and made many lifelong friends while living in the park. Summers were always spent in Gimli at the cottage in Loni Beach, which was their other community full of friendships and fun times. An ardent debater and competitive gamesman, Terry enjoyed any challenge that involved a sport, a board game or deck of cards. Terry grew up in Gimli, Manitoba and enjoyed having a role in the cultural life of the town he adored. In 1979 and 1980 he was the President of the Icelandic Festival of Manitoba. Proud of his grandfather and father before him, Terry maintained an interest in the family business, H.P. Tergesen & Sons, General Merchant. Terry was active in the daily operations of the business with his sons Soren and later Stefan. Service will be held at two o'clock on Saturday, February 16 at Johnson Hall, Waterfront Centre, Gimli, MB, with coffee to follow at the New Iceland Heritage Museum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Terry's memory to the Westshore Community Foundation at Box 395, Gimli MB, R0C 1B0. The family would like to thank all of the wonderful staff and volunteers at the Gimli Betel Home Foundation and all of the caring staff at the Gimli Community Health Centre and also to Terry's niece Sigrid for her kindness and caring. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 Gimli: 204-642-7124 www.nbardal.mb.ca
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 16, 2013
Condolences & Memories (16 entries)
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Jim Watson and I want express our heartfelt sympathy to the Tergesen family on the passing of Mr. Terry Tergesen. He will be missed and will be remembered as one of the Interlakers with a keen sense of history and the preservation of cultural identity of his very own Icelandic Heritage. thank you for that. - Posted by: Helma Rogge Rehders (Winnipeg Beach neighbour and a fan of Tergesen & Sons general store in Gimli) on: Feb 21, 2013
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I remember very well Terry's wonderful smile. My condolences to Lorna and family. Tanis - Posted by: Tanis Moore (friend) on: Feb 19, 2013
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There was no man who loved his family, his hometown of Gimli, and his convictions to those things he believed strongly in than Terry. His memory will live long through his archival work on the pictoral history of the Icelanders in the Interlake. - Posted by: keith sigmundson and gwen kalansky (cousin,friend, and fellow Loni Beacher) on: Feb 18, 2013
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Lorna, we are very sorry to hear of the passing of your husband, Terry. We are in Florida at this time but our thoughts are with you and your Family. - Posted by: Valdi & Teresa Karvelson (Friend) on: Feb 17, 2013
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A wonderful neighbor and friend who leaves us so many memories of good times together. The communities of Wildwood Park and Gimli were special to Terry and he made them special to all that knew him. - Posted by: Glen and Sharon Torgerson (Friends) on: Feb 17, 2013
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May the good Lord give you all strength to carry on as I am sure Terry wishes you to. Terry and me were best friends all through our school years in Gimli. What comes to mind at this time is the many games of chess we played. While Terry waited for my move he whistled and I strummed the table with my fingers as I waited for his move. We will all miss him. - Posted by: Rudy Bristow (Friends) on: Feb 16, 2013
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Our sincere condolences to Lorna and the family. Jim graduated with Terry in 1958 and we have some fine memories of his great talents in the field of Architecture and his passion for the game of hockey. Rest in Peace. Love, Audrey and Jim - Posted by: Audrey and Jim Rose (Friends) on: Feb 16, 2013
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Terry's contributions to the overall beauty of Manitoba are legacy to his spirit and ideas. He helped create many useful and attractive buildings. His contributions to the historical and business side of Gimli and the Icelandic community are so important to the history of our province. Condolences to Svenn and family over the sad loss of Terry. - Posted by: Allan Tucker (Friend) on: Feb 16, 2013
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We were so saddened to hear of Terry's passing, however, we know he is in a better place and in peace. Terry was our lifelong friend. We have just so many wonderful memories of the times we spent with Lorna and Terry, both in Winnipeg and at the cottage. Terry fought a courageous fight. To Lorna and the family we wish you all our love and sympathy at this very trying time at the loss of your beloved Terry. Rest in peace Terry With all our Love Gordy & Joyce - Posted by: Gord & Joyce Peterson (Lifelong friend) on: Feb 16, 2013
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My condolences to Lorna and the family. I knew Terry through work at LM and as a co-member of Construction Specifications Canada where we had a few heated, but friendly, discussions many years ago on different topics in the architectural field. - Posted by: Michael Danielson () on: Feb 15, 2013
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Tristin - My condolences to you and Lorna and the rest of your family at this time of sorrow. Karin - Posted by: Karin Bock (Acquaintance) on: Feb 15, 2013
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I have known Terry during university days, as the Architecture lecture halls were adjacent to Pharmacy. We continued our friendship after I moved to Gimli. We will all miss him - Posted by: Yvonne and Harvey Cantin (Friends) on: Feb 15, 2013
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Lorna. Carolyn and I wish to express our sincere sorrow to you and your family. We remember fondly Terry's contibution to life in "Wildwood Park" and often tell the story of the night that he brought dandelion wine to the moccasin dance. David and Carolyn Grant Nanoose Bay, BC - Posted by: David Grant ("wildwood neighbor") on: Feb 15, 2013
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Terry was more than a ray of sunshine, he was a star as bright as Sirius in a winter's sky. Terry was always right in any political argument. It has taken another 20-years for that to sink in. He was a wonderful asset to the community whether building a club or celebrating events. His dandelion wine brought home to some residents the hazard of colourless, tasteless but potent Icelandic brews. It it with love that I recall our family gatherings. Derek Doyle - Posted by: Derek Doyle (Wildwood Park colleague in parenting and community life) on: Feb 15, 2013
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We will miss his quiet smile & hello, Harvey enjoyed chatting with him about the old days. He has left a wonderful legacy in his children & grandchildren. Rest in peace Terry. - Posted by: Yvonne & Harvey Cantin (Gimli Friends) on: Feb 15, 2013
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Richard and I would like to offer our condolences. We remember Terri fondly. - Posted by: Diane and Richard Boroditsky (Acquaintances) on: Feb 15, 2013
