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Dr. Terry Lynn Grise
April 23, 1955 - September 11, 2016
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<div itemprop="description">Terry passed away peacefully at home in Richmond at the age of 61 after courageously fighting Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) for several years. She leaves behind her loving husband of 16 years, Lorne Carney, stepson Kevin, her parents Bob and Doreen Grisenthwaite along with her sisters, Debra Weber (Mike) and Lynda Wallace, nephews, Ryan Weber (Charlotte), and Tyler Wallace, and great nephew Emil Weber. She is also remembered by her many good friends.<br><br>Terry accomplished a great deal in her life. She was caring and generous, and had a great sense of humour. At times, she could be quite opinionated and was passionate about her beliefs. All her life she demonstrated a high level of determination.<br><br>Terry was born in Vancouver and grew up always knowing she wanted to be a veterinarian. She had a happy, active childhood enjoying many activities. Her family moved to Victoria when she was 14 and there she spent a lot of her spare time riding and looking after horses at the local stables. After graduating from Mt Douglas High School she attended UBC and then went on to the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon to earn her doctorate. Terry pursued her veterinary career in St John’s, Newfoundland and North Vancouver before establishing Companion Animal Clinic in Richmond where, for more than 20 years she dedicated herself to providing a high-level of care to animals along with showing compassion and kindness to their owners. Terry loved her work and was very committed to her profession. It was during this time that she met her future husband Lorne when he brought his basset hound, Astro to her clinic. <br><br>Terry had a variety of interests including horseback riding, skiing, swimming, scuba-diving, hiking, ball-room dancing, toastmasters, tole-painting, traveling, music - both singing, and playing a piano keyboard. She also loved to quilt and made a number of beautiful items enjoyed by her family. Terry and Lorne annually traveled to Mexico for many years along with memorable trips to Europe.<br><br>Terry had many pets during her lifetime and provided a wonderful home for them. She often walked her dogs in South Arm Park or along the Fraser River. She loved her home and garden and spent many hours in recent years resting by the window or lying on a lounge chair enjoying the flowers and watching her cats play together. <br><br>Illness prevented Terry from participating in many activities in her later years and she missed not being able to visit with family and friends very often. She would read when she could, listen to music, and even taught herself to play the ukulele while resting on her bed. Lorne took good care of her and his love and companionship made quite a difference to her day to day life while she was ill.<br><br>As we say goodbye to Terry we are comforted knowing she is at peace. We will deeply miss her presence in our lives and will always hold her close in our hearts.<br><br>There will be no service by request. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the BC SPCA, 7791 Steveston Hwy, Richmond BC V7A 1L9.<br><br>Condolences may be offered at www.arbormemorial.ca/en/richmond<br></div>