Terry was born in March 1935 to Gertrude and Jertinius (John) Havnen in Wisconsin. After graduating from high school, she went on to study at Marquette University (Milwaukee) where she met the man who would become her husband, Peter (Pete) Shomsky.
Terry and Pete wed in 1957. They settled in Texas in the early 1960s where they raised both of their daughters, Stacy and Trudy. Upon the birth of her granddaughter, Kari, in 2007, she moved to Arizona.
Terry was predeceased by her husband, both of her parents and one sister, Barbara Havnen. She is survived by her daughter Stacy Broussard and husband Scott and her daughter Trudy Miller, husband Reece and granddaughter Kari. Her siblings Richard Havnen, Marty Havnen (Kathy), Jan Finley, John Havnen (Carol) and numerous nieces and nephews survive her.
Please join a celebration of Terry’s life via livestream video at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home and Memorial Park on Monday, August 30th at 6:00 PM CDT (4:00 PM MST) by clicking the 'Join Livestream' link on the service information box below. A graveside service for immediate family is planned for Tuesday, August 31, 2021.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to help the Higley High School Choir Boosters, a nonprofit organization, purchase a grand piano via the donation link below. Terry grew up playing the piano and organ, and just like her grandmother – her granddaughter ( when she is not playing soccer) sings in her high school choir.
Address:
Higley High School
Attn: Higley High School Choir Boosters,
4068 E Pecos Rd.,
Gilbert, AZ 85295
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cookwaldenforestoaks.com for the Shomsky family.
