Terri Lee Wheaton

Terri Lee Wheaton (Reed) passed away October 8, 2026 surrounded by her loving family and Palii, her 4-legged companion after a brief illness.

Terri was born on March 3, 1953 to Darlene Roberts and Buddy Reed in Boise Idaho. Terri was the third of four siblings; Christie Reed, Mike Reed, and Ricky (Carla) Reed.

Terry was preceded in death by her mother, Darlene, her father, buddy, Uncle’s Emery and Rob Roberts, Aunts, Margaret Wilson, Eleanora “Sleepy” Turley, Dorothy “Billie” Baird, Betty Jones, and her great niece Kalli Reed.

Terri met her husband, Dorian in 1979 at Eagle Hills golf course where they dated briefly before they went their separate ways. She always said he was the one who got away. They reconnected November 11, 1995 at the Stagecoach. They just celebrated their 30th anniversary. For 30 years, on November 11, they would dance in the kitchen. It was just a little moment to celebrate each other. Terri and Dorian would leave random love notes for each other for no reason except to say, I love you. Terri will always be the love of Dorian’s life.

Although Terri did not have children of her own, she adored her nieces and nephews; Adam Reed, Lisa Reed, Shannon Pruett, and Dax Reed. Together, they made countless memories and shared many adventures, from fishing and camping trips to lunch dates, attending the Nutcracker ballet, watching the Night Fire National Races at Firebird Raceway, and enjoying many pool parties. She believed in each of them before they each had the capacity to see their own power. She showed up and was their constant support, even when no one was looking.

She doted greatly on her great-nieces and nephews too. Emily Reed, Ethan Reed, Austin Reed, Lilli Reed, Bryce Pruett, Seth Reed, Breauna Reed-Thompson, Lauryn Reed, Logan Reed, and Allison Pruett. Some of her favorite ways to spend time with them included backyard pool parties, family barbecues, sporting events, time spent together watching reality TV, getting mani-pedi’s, holiday celebrations, creating art, celebrating every school test, event or project and shopping trips. She treasured every opportunity to spoil them, make memories, and be part of their lives.

Terri loved to fish/camp, play the lottery, watch reality TV, dance & be anywhere friends and family were. Even with health challenges in recent years, Terri and Dorian would dance in the kitchen with their walkers. Terri and Dorian loved to travel with quick trips to Jackpot with her brother, Rick and his wife, Carla. She loved going to the Oregon coast, Hawaii, or to their second home in Mexico anywhere there was water.

One of Terri’s many accomplishments was being a certified cosmetologist. She loved cutting her family's hair. Lauryn & Terri had long talks about how next to style her long hair. She maintained her licensure until her passing.

She owned Terri’s Limousine Company and drove for rock stars, community events, weddings, proms and even to pick up her nieces and nephew from school. She loved any opportunity to make people smile and spread joy.

Terri worked at the State Insurance Fund as an investigator. She loved her job and the lifelong friendship she made along the way.

Terri had the most amazing sense of humor. Nothing was rehearsed; it just came to her naturally, like breathing. Recently, she said to Dorian, “after all these years you take my breath away.” Dorian said he was stopped in his tracks reflecting on how much he loved her when she said, “now can you get of my oxygen hose.” They both laughed. The house was always filled with laughter.

Family was the center of her universe. She had cofee with Rick & Carla several times a week, called Christie & Lisa every day and visited Lauryn & Logan frequently. Terri always made sure to tell you she loved you, she always made sure it was the last thing she said when on the phone or in person.

After Terri passed we found a note she left following one of her recent hospitalizations:

“How precious you have all been to me. Loving each one of you was the total happiness in & throughout my lifetime.”

The family will hold a private interment but plan a celebration of life at a later date, per Terri’s wishes.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.