Terri Lee Rossiter
August 21, 1962 – October 2, 2022

Terri Lee Rossiter passed away suddenly in her sleep at her home in Eureka on Sunday, October 2. She was born on August 21, 1962 and taken way too soon, at the young age of 60. She had two children with Danny Walker, a son Cody Walker, and a daughter Cassandra Walker.

Terri was a dedicated daughter, a loving sister, a supportive mother and a good friend to many. She was known for her big heart, hardworking nature, and her laugh. She worked for over 30 years in office administration, at Roger’s Machinery for a decade and for Humboldt Petroleum for about 20 years. On top of her day job, she worked evenings and weekends bartending at the Harbor Lanes bowling alley for nearly two decades. Many will know her from there, as she was also an avid bowler, and participated in Match Club and various leagues.

Terri grew up in Eureka, attending Jacob’s Junior High and Eureka High School (Class of 1980). She was an excellent student, but her battle with Crohn’s disease made school challenging. She had ambitions of becoming a nurse, and even started the coursework at College of the Redwoods, but she selflessly gave up that dream to take care of her mother. Terri always put family first, and made sure that her children had all the advantages she did not; she was incredibly generous and was always giving gifts to her “adopted grandchildren” from friends at the bowling alley.

In addition, she was a member of the Moose Lodge in Mckinleyville, and an LA Ram’s fan. Terri was known for her excellent cooking and baking skills; she was especially famous for her pies and signature chocolate chip cookies. She loved spending time outdoors, from camping up at Trinity Lake to gardening in her yard. Pre-covid, she also loved frequenting the Broadway Cinema to see an action film. In her lifetime, she travelled to Hawaii, Mexico and further afield to England, France, Ireland, and Italy on trips with her family. Most recently, she visited Barcelona, Spain with her daughter, sister and brother-in-law to celebrate her 60th birthday; it was the trip of a lifetime.

Terri is survived by her daughter Cassandra Walker; sister Cheryl DuMond, brother-in-law Andy DuMond, and brothers Gregg and Warren Rossiter. She is preceded in death by her son Cody Walker, and her parents Stanley Rossiter and Carole Bailey, as well as her step-father Watt Hibler.

There will be a celebration of life for Terri on Sunday, November 6 from 1 p.m. officiated by Pastor Cassie Wyland at the Moose Lodge in Eureka, 4328 Campton Rd. Flowers can be sent to the Moose Lodge, or donations can be made to Sequoia Humane Society.

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