BORN

1954

DIED

2016

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Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

1730 East Grand River Ave

East Lansing, Michigan

Terrell Weinlander Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 12, 2016.

Terri (Terrell) Ann Weinlander of East Lansing, was born on March 23, 1954 in Detroit (Harper Woods) Michigan, and passed away on October 11, 2016 at the age of 62. Terri is preceded in death by her brother, Joe Torongo. Terri is survived by husband, Dan, daughter, Stacey, parents, Reba and Joe, and mother-in-law, Evie.
Terri was born in Harper Woods to Reba and Joseph Torongo on March 23rd, 1954. She married Daniel Weinlander August 23rd, 1975 at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Grosse Pointe Woods. She graduated from Michigan State University with her B.A. in Special Education, Visually Impaired, and M.A. in Early Childhood Education. She worked as a classroom teacher at Willow, Cumberland, Riddle, Mount Hope, and Michigan School for the Blind. She was also an adjunct professor at Michigan State University.
She was a faithful volunteer at Sparrow Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop and a member of Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority, Alpha Gamma chapter. She loved having conversations with friends and family, traveling, and teaching. She was always planning the next adventure in her life.
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, October 15th at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 E. Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI, with visitation one hour prior. The family will receive friends from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 p.m. Friday October 14th at the funeral home.
For those desiring, contributions may be made in memory of Terri to Sparrow Hospital Herbert-Herman Cancer Center, 1215 E. Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912.
The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Chapel. On line memories and condolences may be made at www.greastlansing.com

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October 15, 2016

Sharon Eckenrode

Uncle Joe and Aunt Reba,
I am so sorry to hear about Terri. My prayers are with you in this time of loss.

October 15, 2016

Joseli Walter

Terri was my teacher from kindergarten through 3rd grade and still occasionally worked with me in 4th and 5th. I recall her being an excellent teacher and always willing to explain even the most complicated things to her students. Sorry to see you gone so soon Mrs. Weinlander.

October 14, 2016

Vicki Shannon

Terri was a great teacher to her friends. We both are teachers of visually impaired children and met during graduate school while working on our early childhood endorsements. I was fortunate to take over her early childhood special education classroom when she switched to general education. Our friendship grew over the years and she was always an important person to me and my family.You are in our prayers.

October 13, 2016

Nancy Cozart

I always treasure my work with Terri as my supervising teacher in her resource room for students with visual impairment. I learned so much and try to keep Terri's talent through my work; now in my 30th year. Then I had the pleasure of working on our early childhood endorsements together at MSU. There were a lot of Taco Bell meals and pop enjoyed at that time. Most importantly, I enjoyed our friendship. I always loved getting updates on Stacey's happenings. Please know love and prayers are with you.

October 13, 2016

Dan,
So very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts. Take Care.
Judy Ching

October 13, 2016

Leslie Houang

Terri was a real friend in my days of early parenthood. She wasn't just a face. She really tried to be there. She. Knew how to appreciate the talents and joys of our daughters, Maegan and Stacey. She took pride in their accomplishments. Her smile and infectious giggle made all of us laugh and feel proud, even if we were just being silly. With Terri we felt okay and a little bit better about ourselves. Leslie Houang

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14

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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1730 East Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823

Oct

14

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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1730 East Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823

Oct

15

Visitation

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1730 East Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823

Oct

15

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1730 East Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823

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