Janet Maureen Moore Ter Meer's Obituary
On Tuesday, August 6, 2024, we lost our wonderful loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, Janet Maureen Moore Ter Meer. Janet was preceded in death by her husband, Opie C. Ter Meer, her parents, Lucius Wells Moore Sr. and Lois Mary Moore, her son James Paul Ter Meer, and her brother, Lucius Wells Moore Jr. Janet is survived by her children, Linda Ter Meer Amori (David), David Ter Meer (Elisa), and Karen Ter Meer Acton. She also leaves behind six grandchildren, Matthew Amori, Christopher Amori, Elisa Ter Meer, Jeffrey Amori, David Ter Meer, Sarah Amori (Hudson), and nine great-grandchildren, Zackary Gough, Jessica Amori, Dominic Amori, Savannah Amori, James Amori, Davey Ter Meer, Layla Ter Meer, Chace Hudson, and Dillon Hudson.
Janet was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on September 14, 1929. Janet attended schools in Michigan and South Dakota and graduated from Washington High School in Sioux Falls. While in high school choir, she babysat, did crafts and sewing. After high school Jant worked in a dental office until after her marriage. Janet met her future husband Opie, a college student, met at a party her friend had and she “caught his eye”. They married at the 1st Methodist Church in Sioux Falls during Spring Break in April 1950, they had been married for 61 years. Janet and Opie decided to get out of the cold weather and moved to California where her parents and brother were living. Janet, Opie, and their 2-year-old daughter Linda packed up and made the move. They lived for a while in Ontario, then in Romoland, where Opie began his teaching career and where son David was born in Hemet. They then moved to Rialto and Karen and James were born to the family and Opie began a long career in education.
The family joined the Rialto Methodist Church in 1957 and at the time of her death, was the longest living member of the church. While a member, Janet was part of the Alter Guild, Women’s Society, the Wednesday cleaning crew with Opie and others. The Young At Hearts group was a favorite and they had many good friends and experiences. Janet was also involved in the New Day feed the homeless program. Janet was also involved in the Rialto Historical Society as a docent and the Rialto Senior Center.
Janet and Opie traveled throughout the United States – including two trips to Alaska. They also traveled to many foreign countries. They visited Holland to see Opie’s father’s birthplace and met relatives that still lived there. They visited Spain where they met their future daughter in law and her family. Janet and Opie also visited their son, Jim, while he was living and working in Japan. They also made two memorable trips to the Holy Land.
Janet was a stay-at-home wife and mom, that loved to cook and bake goodies for all occasions, and being a grandmother and great-grandmother. We are going to miss her terribly, but she has left memories that will be passed on by all who knew her.
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