Theresa "Terri" Reinert Zupancic
April 13, 1942 ~ July 21, 2020
Born in:
Martinez, CA
Resided in:
Pueblo, CO
Theresa “Terri” Reinert Zupancic, 78, went to meet her Lord on July 21, 2020. Terri’s family welcomed her into heaven. She joined her husband of 33 years, Vic Zupancic, along with her parents Ralph and Marie Cox and grandparents, Orville and Dora Younger.
Terri lived with two terminal illnesses for 15 years. God blessed her with many miracles in her life. She was able to live each day to the fullest by overcoming her pain and letting her faith in God fill her with hope, joy, love and determination to live one day at a time and make it count.
She lives on through her four children, Chuck (Catherine) Reinert, Ed (Janette) Reinert, Cheryl (Dan) Nelson and Lisa Reinert; stepson Donnie Zupancic; nine grandchildren, Amanda (Chris) Duncan, Evan (Cori) Reinert, Jayne Reinert, Hunter Reinert, Fisher Reinert, Kelsey (Ryan)Lack, Courtney (Trent) Johnson, Kirston Dace and Daniel Dace and her eight great grandchildren, Jeep, Connelly, Delaney, Serenity, Emerson, Wyatt, Elliott, Harriett and DJ. Terri is also survived by her two sisters Pam (Jim)Shiner and Becky Cox and her two brothers Mark (Lounell)Cox and David (Marlene) Cox.
Terri loved her pastor and church family dearly. She spent numerous years volunteering with the “Good News Club” and loved sharing the love of Jesus with the school children. It brought her so much joy! Absolutely nothing brought Terri more joy though, than her family. Especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren! She was so proud of each and every one of them. Terri had many special friends and treasured the many lunch dates and fun things they did. She was quite a social butterfly and loved to shop, she was also a great cook, a beautiful writer and quite the storyteller.
Some of her favorite past times were her many years of camping in the Colorado mountains and her time spent with her husband Vic at the Preseren Club with family and friends. She also treasured her many rodder events and those long lasting relationships and fun times, which she loved to share stories of. Terri will be dearly missed by all of her family and friends and leaves behind a lasting legacy filled with so many treasured memories.
We hope you can join Terri’s family at her “Celebration of Life” on Saturday, August 15th at 10 a.m. at the First Church of the Nazarene, 84 Stanford Ave.
(Additional arrangements are pending due to COVID19 and state regulations)
Services
Memorial Service: August 15, 2020 10:00 am
First Church of the Nazarene
84 Stanford
Pueblo, CO 81005
719-564-3209
Terri was my dear sweet friend !!! We met at the car shows & immediately connected. I feel so blessed to have her in my life !!! I will miss our phone calls, planting & taking care of her flowers, hot rod events, & precious moments we shared. I admire her immense strength & unwavering faith. Terri touched so many people’s lives. I am forever grateful that our life paths crossed. I will treasure your unforgettable memory & keep you close to my heart always !!! ❤️🙏❤️🙏
Terri was my dear sweet friend !!! We met at the hot rod shows & immediately connected. I feel so blessed to have her in my life!!! I will miss our phone calls, planting & taking care of her flowers, hot rod events & precious moments we shared. I admire her immense strength & unwavering faith. Terri touched so many people’s lives & I am forever grateful that our life paths crossed. I will treasure her unforgettable memory & keep her close to my heart always. ❤️🙏❤️🙏
Thank you Marie for sharing these beautiful words and tribute to my mom. She felt the same about you as you did about her. You blessed her life!
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Our families had so many great times together! Terri was the life of all the gatherings! She will be sadly missed but God has gained an awesome lady into His Kingdom! God bless all of the Reinert and Cox families. Love, Mary and Rich Lane
Rich – thank you so much for taking the time to share. It means a lot to all of us and there is no doubt we had some fun times together and know that she is with God in heaven .
I will say this Terri was a beautiful woman who loved everyone she came in contact with open arms and heart. I have so much to be thankful for from her she gave me so much courage for when I was going through a hard time with my depression and anxiety and I have told her I know she hears me fine. She was a big part of my life since I have been at our wonderful Church we sure do love 💜❤️ this lady and we will see her again. Love you Beautiful Terri missing you so much and I know I will see you again soon when God takes us when it’s time I love you beautiful your missed a lot ❤💜
Thank you so much for writing such a beautiful post about my mother . She loved her church family dearly and was blessed to be loved back !
I always thought our childhood on Vinewood was so great. I have so many fond memories growing up with you as neighbors. I am glad I was able to visit with Terri every so often at the Credit Union the last few years.
Chuck, Ed, Cheryl and Lisa- you are in my thoughts.
Cindy – thank you for writing a tribute to my mom. We did have some fun times growing up on Vinewood, for sure !
We have lots of good memories together. Rest in peace and comforter. Love you. Sandi Yalotz, Tammy, David, Donnie and Danny Boyd
My condolences to the Reinert and Cox family. Having a parent pass on to her new phase in life is difficult, but I know you will all take comfort and strength from the faith that Terri shared with each of you. Wishing your families peace and comfort.
Thank you for sharing your condolences! It means a lot to all of us and we do have comfort in knowing she is in heaven and no longer in pain. Her faith is a gift she left us all!
So many very fond and cherished memories of Terri and her family. I grew up in Denver area and often visited the relatives in Pueblo. My mother loved Aunt Marie and Terri so. So glad I was able to reconnect with her on Facebook and had spoken to her on the phone. So long cuz.. Till we meet in heaven..
Thank you so much for sharing and it’s great you re-connected through Facebook.
I worked with Terri at the Pueblo County Attorney’s Office back in the early 1980’s. She was a wonderful teacher and friend. She had such an out-going personality and could fill up a room with her laugh. To this day I can still hear her voice and some of the hilarious things she would say. I am sorry to hear about her passing and wish her family peace.
Thank you so much for sharing your memories of my mother .
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Over the years I would see her here and there, but especially at the Mill Stop. Whenever I saw Terri, she always had a smile on her face! Hugs and prayers. 🙏🙏
Thank you Deanna . My mom sure loved the Mill Stop and wore her smile everywhere she went Thank you for sharing !
We were blessed to have Terri and Family as part of our extended Family. What a celebration when ever the families were together. She was quite the lady. Treasure many sweet memories! Love you Reinert’s!
Thank you Janice & Dan. We love your family and thank you for sharing ! My mom loved all the Craig family .
My deepest sympathies to the Reinerts, and to Terri’s extended family. It’s been a number of years since I last saw my Aunt Terri, but I’ll always remember her for her big personality, great sense of humor. She was a true example of perseverance and strength. Very sorry for this loss.
Steve- Thank you for sharing your kind words and memories .We all love your parents and their love , support and encouragement to all of their nieces and nephews .
Keeping them in our love and prayers , too.
We had fun times eating at The Pantry and visiting with Vic and Terri. She was a delight. she has now joined my brother, Jack, in Heaven…God’s blessings on the family. Her humor will be greatly missed.
Thanks for sharing your memories ! My mom shared her stories of going to The Pantry . She treasured those times , too!
I will say this Terri was a beautiful woman who loved everyone she came in contact with open arms and heart. I have so much to be thankful for from her she gave me so much courage for when I went on a great missions trip to the Philippines this year she was telling me how she wants to hear from me about my great trip and I have told her I Know she hears me fine. She was a big part of my children’s lives since we have been at our wonderful Church we sure do love ❤️ this lady and we will see her again. Love you Beautiful Terri missing you as well.
Bobbie –
Thanks for sharing your memories of my mom. She loved her church family and your friendship meant so much to her !