Teresa enjoyed time with her family, holiday gatherings were some of her favorite (she loved being part of a big family), as well as was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  She cherished her time watching her grandchildren in their many activities.  Teresa was also an avid reader and enjoyed crafting and fishing.  Some of the other activities she enjoyed throughout her life were bowling, golfing, and making and flying model airplanes.  Another thing that brought her enjoyment, and brought enjoyment to others, was her cooking and baking.  Her nut-filled cookies and mushroom pierogis were raved about at holiday gatherings.  She was a member of Three Rivers Church of the Nazarene and LOVED being involved in many ways.  Singing (and dancing) during Sunday morning services, with a big smile on her face, was something remembered by many.

Surviving Teresa are her son Pastor Rich (Tracey) Saunders, Three Rivers; daughter Kasi (Rob Gawthrop) Saunders, Smithville, MO; grandchildren Nick (Ashley) Hull, Mitch (Allyson) Hull, Heston Saunders, Lilly Saunders; great-grandchildren Adalynn Hull, Athena Hull, Amelia Hull, Ryker Hull, and another on the way.  Also surviving are her brothers, Chet (Leslie) Choszczyk, Tony (Tina) Choszczyk, Ed (MaryAnn) Choszczyk, Dan (Deborah) Choszczyk,; sisters Barb (Shawn) Franklin, Fran (Chris) Bergstrom, Linda Storey, and many nieces and nephews.  Teresa was preceded in death by her parents.