Terry L. Bumgarner

Terry Lea Kirchner Bumgarner of Richfield, MN. Loving daughter, wife, mother, teacher, gardener and friend. Terry passed into the arms of God on October 19 surrounded by her family. Preceded by her parents, Bill and Garnett Kirchner, sister Jan Chorzempa and brothers-in-law Walter Pomeroy and Daniel Bumgarner. Survived by her loving family, husband of 54 years, JT "Tim" Bumgarner, daughters Mariesa Sun-Saenz and Carrie Bumgarner McLeod, grandchildren Quinnlan McLeod, Tristan McLeod, Emory McLeod, Tierney McLeod and Lia Saenz; sister, Lin Pomeroy, brother, Steve (Jan) Kirchner. A graduate of Richfield High School and UMD, taught Physical education in the Mounds View MN school system, primarily at Chippewa Middle School. Terry was a Minnesota State High School League swimming official for 46 years, tended beautiful gardens and rode her bicycle every Tuesday with a Richfield group. Terry would share this:

If you think of me and would like to do something in honor of my memory do this:
- Write a letter to someone and tell them how they have had a positive effect on your life
- If you smoke - quit
- If you drink and drive - stop
- Turn off the electronics and take your child or grandchild out for ice cream and talk to them about their hopes and dreams
- Forgive someone who doesn't deserve it
- Stop at all lemonade stand run by kids and brag about their product
- Make someone smile today if it is in your power to do so.