Terry Trefz

Terry Faye Trefz, born on June 12, 1950, in Red Deer, Alberta, peacefully passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family and her dear husband, Daryle Trefz.  She was the cherished daughter of Milton and Betty Clark and grew up with a resilience and determination that defined her remarkable life.

Her life took her to different places, including Saskatchewan, where she married and had two sons, Wade and Rodney or “Joe”.  Later, as a single mom, Terry pursued a career in office bookkeeping, displaying her commitment to providing a stable life for her family.  Her journey continued with shifts at Alberta Wheat Pool and Shaw Cable.

Her compassion for others led her to pursue a career as a Psych nurse at Michener Center, where she dedicated herself to caring for special needs clients, earning recognition from the Government of Alberta for her outstanding devotion to improving care conditions for residents. At this time, Terry remarried and her son Josh was born.  After a move to Fort St. John, Terry received her Teacher’s Aid Certification, and worked for many years as an educational assistant with the Prairie Land School Division.

Terry's zest for life was evident in her diverse interests, from coaching baseball and organizing school sports to quilting, curling, and adventurous travels with her boys.  Her marriage to Daryle brought new joys, including canoeing, backpacking, and tent camping.

Terry leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience, and devotion. She is lovingly remembered by her devoted husband, Daryle; three sons, Wade (Chantell, Victoria, and Ryan), Rodney Joe (Tiffany, Hayley, and Evie), Josh; and her stepson, Jonathan Trefz; her mother, Betty Clark; sister, Kloudie Jennison; brothers, Pat (Rita) Clark, Ted (Linda) Clark; and several nephews.  She was predeceased by her father, Milton Clark; and sister, Sandra Wall.

Terry Trefz will be dearly missed by all who knew her.  A Memorial Service will be held at the Drumheller LDS Church on Thursday, February 15th at 11:00 am (1455 – 4 Ave NW, Drumheller) and a drop in Celebration of Life at the Delia Drop in Centre on Thursday, February 15th from 4:00-5:30 (211 Main Street, Delia).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Delia Drop In Centre in Terry's memory. May she rest in eternal peace.