Terry Nys

When my mother moved us girls from California to Seattle back in 1964 we stayed with her sister Aunt Terry and Uncle Bob and their family while we found a place to live. In 1973 we got to stay with them for a couple of weeks when mom had back surgery. When mom died in 1979 Aunt Terry was just out of the hospital herself with breast cancer. It was a fortunate coincidence to be at the same hospital as Aunt Terry was because Tom was in the ER and when he went for a test Sarah and I went to the cafeteria and Sarah said to me “isn’t the second man in line someone we know?” I looked up and sure enough there is Steve and Uncle Bob in front. I went over to say hello and they followed me to our table. I then found out that Aunt Terry is also in the ER. Bob went home with Jewel and we followed Steve to Aunt Terry’s room. I was so glad to be able to say hello and have great visit with her, Colleen and with Michelle. We laughed and enjoyed each other’s company. When we said goodnight and Steve went with me to see Tom; he pretended to be a doctor while Tom had his eyes closed. I went back with Steve, but I did not see her since she was being looked after. I told them I hoped to see them tomorrow, so I would see them later. The next day there was a break in visiting Tom so I left to say hi to Aunt Terry. On the way there to intensive care I heard Steve say “HEY!!!” I looked and I said I was going to say hi to Aunt Terry and he told me she had died 10 minutes before. I feel very lucky to have had enjoyed the visit we shared the night before. I was not real close to her but whenever we talked it was always light and happy, much as it was that night. Even when a person knows that their loved one will pass soon and they think they have accepted it; when it does happen there is such a feeling of sadness in its finality. May all those who had her close to their hearts find peace in their memories of her. Love to you all Robin

In loving memory of Theresa Marie Nys. Born May 6, 1936 and passed away Wednesday, February 17th at 1:20 pm at the age of 73. She had an eight year battle of cancer in her lower vertebrae. She was born in Alberta Canada, met and married Robert J. Nys in Seattle. She lived with her husband and family in Seattle and were parishioners at Saint Lukes parish. She retired with her husband at Lake Goodwin in Stanwood, Wa. and a parishioner at Saint Cecilia's parish in Stanwood. She had seven children, twenty grand children and two great grand children.   Her Catholic faith was her foundation and comfort through her entire life. When healthy, her days were always filled with Mass, visiting and comforting the sick, reading and studying her faith. She was active in the Legion of Mary as secretary and was an Extraordinary minister. Up to the end, she continued making rosaries until she lost her sight. She loved gardening, reading and playing the piano at home and was a member of two music clubs. Theresa was a “Giver“ with a very sweet personality. Others always came first. Her entire life was about family and God.  She taught us about love and forgiveness. She will be deeply missed and never forgotten!   Theresa is survived by her loving husband, Robert Nys. Her children Mike Nys, Steve Nys, Tom Nys, Colleen Johnson, Jewel Nicholson, Michelle Geddes. Twenty grand children: Amber, Monique, Melissa, Joe, Ashley, James, David, Rebecca, Hannah, Aaron, Lauren, Elise, Justin, Jordyn, Chelsea, Kaitlyn and Leah Rose. Two great grand children: Isaac and Rene. Preceded in death by her daughter Margie Ann Nys and grandson, Andrew Steven Nys.   A celebration of her life will be held at Saint Cecilia's Catholic church on February 25th. Rosary - 10:15 a.m., Funeral - 11:00 a.m. Church location: 26900 78th Ave NW Stanwood, Wa. 98292 (Next to Stanwood High School). From the paper; thanks Noella The dove holding an olive branch symbolizes the soul that reached divine peace.