Obituary - Terri Marie Calleas

Life long resident of Fallon, Nevada, Terri Marie Calleas passed away at her home in Fallon on Friday, April 12, 2019 with her family by her side. Terry was born to Gene and Rosemary (Rosie) Akins May 16, 1957. She had graduated from Churchill High School. In 1975 , Terry married the love of her life, Michael Calleas, a bond that lasted 44 years. For anyone that really knew Terry, she was an artist through and through. She especially loved working with glass, she taught classes at Western Nevada Community College, to share that talent with others. Her art work is spread all over this valley, she always made very unique pieces. Terry in her earlier years opened a shop called Keepsakes and Ballon’s, and later in life a shop called Better Than Yesterday.Terry wore many hats, always on the go with her projects. Preceded in death by her father and mother and two brothers; Stanley and Michael. Terry is survived by her husband, Michael, daughter and son-in-law Kristy and David Hoffman; son and daughter-in-law David and Malinda Calleas; grandchildren, Colton and Kaitlynn Hoffmann; brother and sister-in-law, David and Beth Akins, numerous nieces and nephews. Donations may be made in her memory to a charity of your choice. A service to celebrate her life well be held on, April, 23, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at The Gardens Funeral Chapel. Arrangements are  under the direction of The Gardens  Funeral Home 2949 Austin Highway, Fallon, NV 89406   Support local, independent news – contribute to The Fallon Post, your non-profit (501c3) online news source for all things Fallon. Never miss the local news -- read more on The Fallon Post home page. Sign up to receive updates and the Friday File email notices.