Terri Bryant

Terri Ann Hillig was born January 12, 1950 in Redwoods Falls, MN, the daughter of John W. ?Bill? and Donna (Sinclair) Hillig. Bill moved his family several times due to his work. Terri grew up in Bismarck, ND, Wayzata, MN and in Moorhead, MN. She graduated from high school in Moorhead. Terri continued her education at Moorhead State University. Terri went to work for her father managing the Parkwest Apartments in West Fargo, ND. In 1972 Terri met Ross Bryant and the couple was united in marriage on July 8, 1972. They made their home in Moorhead until moving to Sioux City, IA in 1974. They were blessed with three children, Shanna, Lisa and Stephanie. In 1984 Terri and her family moved to Alexandria, MN. In 1987 she went to work for K-Mart as a pharmacy technician. She has been employed with K-Mart for the last twenty-five years. Terri and Ross were active in the Jefferson High School Band Boosters for many years. They chaperoned trips to Phoenix and Pasadena. They attended and worked at the parades that the band participated in and helped raise funds for the band. Terri enjoyed raising Shelties and loved her dog, Bailey. She also loved to spend time in the outdoors. She and her family had many camping trips throughout Minnesota. They took advantage of the close proximity of Carlos State Park and spent many weekends at the park. They enjoyed boating and cruising the chain of lakes in Alexandria. She and Ross liked going snowmobiling, too. Most important to Terri was her family. She was proud of her children and loved spending time with her grandchildren. On Tuesday, October 23, 2012 Terri died at the age of sixty-two years. Her parents preceded her in death. Terri is survived by her husband, Ross Bryant of Alexandria; three daughters, Shanna Olschlager and husband, Chad, of Moorhead, Lisa Thompson and husband, Kevin, of Pensacola, FL and Stephanie Bryant and friend Josh Anderson of West Fargo; four grandchildren, Logan and Carson Olschlager and Chandler and Sydney Thompson; two brothers, Greg Hillig and wife, Karen, of Bismarck and Jeff Hillig and wife, Joyce, of Pensacola; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held 11 AM Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria. Reverend Marilee Bergerson was the officiant and Virginia Hegre provided music. Interment in Pensacola will be private. Honorary pallbearers include June & John Sward, Rich & Linda Zuel, Mike Clayton and Jeremy Ehlert. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 PM Monday at Anderson Funeral Home and also one hour before the service at church. Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home.