Theresa “Terry” Leah Fellman, 67, passed away peacefully at RiverView Health in Crookston, MN, on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Terry was born, the second oldest of seven children, on July 18, 1957, in Staples, MN to her loving parents, Andrew and Bonnie-Lee (Hipple) Fellman.
Growing up, Terry attended Fosston High School and shortly after entered the Army National Guard where she met Barnett Howland, the two married in 1977, and moved to Michigan where they started a family of their own. Terry gave birth to four children: Joe, Cory, Kimberly, and Brian; sadly, Kim passed away at a young age. In 1996, Terry moved back to Minnesota.
Terry absolutely loved animals and had a gift for relating to them. Terry spent many hours reading; books filled with pages of adventure were a big part of her life. She also enjoyed embroidery, puzzles, crafts, and spending time with people in general. Terry endured many struggles in her own life but found it in her to be a companion and caretaker to her mother in the last few years of Bonnie-Lee’s life. Terry had a very compassionate heart and continued to show it in her care for her long-time companion, Pat. As he struggled with the fight of cancer, Terry was at his side until the last day.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Terry’s niece, Amy Scott, for caring for Terry up until her final moments.
Terry is survived by her children: Joseph “Joe” Howland, of Grand Rapids, MI, Cory (Sarah Byle) Howland, and Brian (Gabrielle) Howland; Grandchildren, Castiel Howland and Isaiah Howland; Brothers and Sisters: Julie (Chuck) Weems, Nonna Fitch, John Fellman, Lisa Bodnar, and Andrea (Bertram) Bendickson; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kim; Parents, Andrew and Bonnie-Lee Fellman; brother, Daniel Fellman; longtime partner, Pat; as well as many other family members.
A service will be planned at a later date in spring. Stenshoel-Houske funeral home is assisting the family with arrangements.
