Faye D. Terrio, age 76 of Helena passed away April 11, 2020. Faye was born in Helena, Montana on June 21, 1943 to Joseph Terrio and Ellen Newman. Faye grew up in Helena and graduated from Helena High School. She married Joseph Terrio in 1961.
Fay had an impressive 52-year career working at Van’s Thriftway in Helena. She truly enjoyed working with all the customers and coworkers every day. Hugs and stickers were always at the ready.
In her free time, Faye enjoyed making cookbooks from family recipes, indoor gardening, traveling to Las Vegas and Maine and an avid reader all types of books. She was a member of the retail clerk’s union and of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Faye loved spending time with her cat, Banditt and her two labs.
Faye enjoyed all the times she could spend with her kids and family. You could always find her with her camera taking photos.
Faye is survived by her husband of 59 years, Joseph; children, Gary (Kathy) Terrio of Helena, MT, Tim Terro of Bakersfield, California, Diane (Pat) Field of Pendroy, Montana and Eric (Amy) Terrio of East Helena; brother Larry (Shirley) Charlton of Helena; sister, Lois (Ken) Hession of Palm Harbor, Florida; thirteen grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Ellen Charlton; grandson Damiean Terrio and brother, Ed Charlton.
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Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
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Bill & Sherri Roberts says
Bill & I so sorry to hear about Faye .. One very sweet lady.. She holds a special place in our hearts.. She shared a few family recipes with me & was a classmate of Bill’s. We have known this special sweet lady a long time. Prayers to you Joe, her children and her brothers & sister as well as the rest of her family…
Vicki (Charlton) Kroll says
My condolences go out to Joe and all the kids, as well as to Larry and Lois.. Have many special memories of family gatherings, esp. in our younger years when we would go to Helena for the holidays with family.
Jim Benish says
What a wonderful person! She touched many lives through her work. Condolences to her family.
Kori Dee says
What a beautiful lady and happy spirit. I’m sad to think I won’t get to say hello and share a smile when at the grocery store. To her family and friends and all those at Van’s Thriftway I offer my condolences. Lifting all up in prayer.
debra stansberry says
So incredibly sad…..Faye was one in a million, she always told stories of her grandkids, always a hug, always a smile…….My heart goes out to Joe and family……..So very sorry for your loss, I know she would want us all to think good thoughts, and I will try……Rest in peace dear lady………you will be so missed……..
Lori Hedberg says
I am so sorry to hear about Faye. She was a good friend to my mom, they worked together at Van’s for many many years, and always had a big smile and hug for me when I saw her at the grocery store after my mom passed. She will be missed by many.
Steve Lowe says
Joe, Shelley and I are so saddened to hear about the loss of Faye, your best friend and your soul mate. When there are no words to soften the pain, may your spirit be touched by the Love that surrounds you, family & friends. She will especially be missed by you, your Children, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. If we can be of assistance please know we are here for you.
Londa Burns says
Faye was a wonderful person. She will be missed so much. Vans won’t be the same without her smile. My thoughts and prayers to her family.
Leona Zaharko says
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Terrio family. Faye was a wonderful lady who always had smiles and hugs. RIP Faye
John and Gwynn Mundinger says
With each trip to Vans we realize how much we looked forward to seeing Faye. She was interested in service and enjoyed people. She will be missed in the community including at St. John’s Lutheran church. Deep sympathy to the family.
Tom Keegan says
Faye served on a jury trial of mine in 1983 when I was a young lawyer. We reminisced about that over the years at Thriftway. She was always pleasant and friendly. I will miss her.
Kathie and Neal says
Gosh, our family will really miss Faye. She had been such a welcoming wonderful presence at Thrifway for so many years. Peace and love to Faye’s family and friends.
Anne says
I frequently shop at Van’s and was always happy to get in line at Faye’s checkout! I would wait in line even when there was no waiting at other checkouts. Faye was always cheerful, gracious and kind to everyone. She will be missed by many customers at Van’s. Condolences to her family, those at home and those at the store.
Jackie Lloyd says
So sorry to hear about Faye. She was always so pleasant with all her customers. RIP
Pat Reichert says
I’ll miss her smile and excellent service at Van’s. Really looked forward to visiting with her when in the store. Rest in peace, Faye, knowing that you made a difference in many lives.
Barb Barnes says
Faye was one of kind, and she will be dearly missed by so many many people. Her attitude and care were always abundant when I saw her at the store. Her deep love of her family was evident in the ways she spoke of them and honored who they were as individuals. Tender mercies to her family and friends.
Barb Marcoux says
Faye was truly one in a million! So kind and always had a smile! Will miss seeing her in Van’s. Thoughts and prayers for the entire family.
Marge Charlton says
What a shock to see that Faye passed. May she Rest in Peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Joe and the entire family.
Cindy Logan says
I will so miss seeing Faye at Van’s, she was always full of conversation and could get a smile out of me when I was so tired at the end of a work day. Beautiful lady.
Linda Koontz says
I will miss talking to Faye at the checkstand as she puts a rubber band around my eggs so they won’t open up in the grocery bag. When I moved here 29 years ago I asked her if she could recommend a bank for me and she steered me to Opportunity bank where her daughter worked. I will miss her smiling face when I shop at Vans grocery store.
Scott St. Clair says
Joe, so sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts my friend. Scott St. Clair
Mike Swingley says
I have known Faye since I was a kid. It would be hard to find a kinder woman anywhere. I couldn’t get out of Van’s without a hug, a smile and positive word from Faye. I will miss her presence and feel fortunate to have known her.
Kevin Collins says
I met Faye when my mother worked at the same store late 60’s, it was great to wait in her line at the store, she had that connection with my mother that was great! I will miss her!!!
Vince charlton says
Joe I’m so sorry to hear of fay’s passing my tenderest regards to you and family
Joe Munzenrider says
Thanks, Faye, for being such a lovely presence at Van’s during my whole adult life. You started there about the same time I started teaching at Carroll College, And I am already missing our exchange of pleasantries over the years. Rest in peace! – Joe
Tim Easton says
Joe, Gary and Eric,
So sorry for your loss. Faye was a wonderful lady. I knew her from when I worked for for the soda and beer business. Always made sure to say Hi when I was in Van’s. People would shop at Van’s cause She worked there. She will be missed. God Speed Faye.
Mona says
the Myrl Rose family will miss Faye, and we send our heartfelt sympathy.
Fran says
I moved to Helena in the fall of 1973. Faye was a young cashier at what was then Super Save. Faye was always courteous and welcoming. She remained that way for so many years.
Thank you for her gifts to life.
Praying for your comfort in her absence.