Charlene Terkelson

Charlene Eccles Terkelson

January 28, 1933 ~ April 20, 2017

Charlene Eccles Terkelson, our precious, inspiration and heart of our family passed away peacefully surrounded by her many loved ones on April 20, 2017.

She was born on January 28, 1933 in Ogden Utah the daughter of ElVera Nelson and Charles Stewart Eccles.

As a child she resided in Ogden Utah, where she graduated from Ogden High School in 1951.

Charlene married her loving soulmate, Bud Ray Terkelson and together they have shared a life of adventure, romance, and a deep connection with family.   They were inseparable companions and enjoyed every moment that they shared together.

Charlene worked most of her career life as an executive secretary, and retired to spend more time with her husband and family.

Charlene was a lady of many talents.  She loved to sing while playing the piano or guitar and one of her favorite songs to sing was Yellow Bird.  When Charlene and her singing are mentioned, the song Yellow Bird will come to the minds of most that knew her.

She was artistic, a fantastic cook, and also had a strong sense of fashion.  Her granddaughters loved to shop with her and were delighted that Grandma liked to keep up with the times.

There are no words to express how much her family and friends will miss her, but remembering her unmatched sense of humor,  her unconditional love for all,  her wisdom,  and the way she lit up any room,  will live on in our hearts.

Charlene is survived by her daughters, Karen (Gary) Jay, Ogden; Jill Musselman (Jim) West Point; and Gail Terkelson, Ogden; 16 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by one sister, Olivia Wolf, California.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd.  Friends may visit with family on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the mortuary.  Interment, Lindquist’s Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd.