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TERAL (TERRI) BEVERLY GRAY Born in 1940 to Alice and Peter Sim of Winnipeg, Teral grew up in both St. Vital and Riverview. As a girl she loved books and horses. She would leave for the riding stables at the crack of dawn and continued to ride into her later years. She loved to draw and, recognizing her talent, her Grade 11 Art Teacher arranged for her to leave school a year early to attend the U. of M. where she graduated with a Fine Arts degree. She deeply loved children and volunteered for what is now the Society for Manitobans with Disabilities where she met her husband Vern with whom she had her beloved children. In the early 1960s, she became active in the peace movement through the Voice of Women and became a member of the Unitarian Church where she co-led the youth group for a decade. In the 1980s she worked with "the SDBs" to get more women elected to the Manitoba Legislature focusing her political involvement on quality childcare and environmental protection themes evident in her local television show People Matter More. Amidst these activities, it was teaching art, and teaching children and youth generally, that was the focal point of her life - whether during her tenure as a teacher for over two decades, a mother, a grandmother or as a mentor to countless friends and former students. She lived her life as the creative, caring, intelligent artist she was - inspiring all who knew her. She will be deeply missed by her daughter Jane (Alan), son John (Renee), grandchildren Daniel, George, Emily, James and Ryan with whom she has left a lasting love for nature, music, art and good ideas - as well as her kindness. During her time in Ontario she received excellent care and was surrounded by family - laughing and graceful up until her last day on March 2, 2015. She will be honoured at the Unitarian Church of Peterborough on March 8 in their celebration of International Women's Day and in Winnipeg at the Unitarian Church later this spring - date to be confirmed. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Art City. md@artcityinc.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 07, 2015
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Terri was such a warm, gracious, and lovely person. I remember her as we sang together and drank tea in her living room. She lovingly sang "Forever Young" at our wedding thirty years ago: "May God bless and keep you always, may your wishes all come true, may you always do for others, and let others do for you, May you build a ladder to the stars, and climb on every rung, And may you stay forever young." God bless you Terri, forever young. - Posted by: Ana (friend) on: Mar 11, 2015
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Terri is one of the most influential people in my life. She had a way of teaching without saying anything sometimes. At the same time I can hear her voice explaining a concept or discussing an issue. Her voice, passion and compassion will remain with me always. I miss her very much. - Posted by: Heather (friend) on: Mar 10, 2015
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My Granny was an intellectual, an activist, a teacher, a musician, a world traveler, an artist, she was humble, kind, and without a doubt the most influential person in my life. You have made me the woman I am today and if I become half the woman you were I will have done well in my life. I love you! - Posted by: Emily Gray (Granddaughter ) on: Mar 09, 2015
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My grandma taught me alot about mart which is really helping me now. She also made the best cookies with me and James. I'll miss you so much grandma. <3 - Posted by: Ryan Gray (Grandson) on: Mar 07, 2015
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As a former student who became her friend, I will always be grateful for the other attitudes and possibilities she showed us -- in music, art, politics, peacework, and education. Her suggestions were always gentle and sincere, and she welcomed our questions and ideas. I will always sing one for her, and remember the sound of her laughter. - Posted by: Allison (friend) on: Mar 07, 2015