Theresa Sigler Obituary

I didn't get to know Terri really well, just conversations at conventions and stories and photos of her kindness to dogs as well as people. My impression of Terri is one of quiet kindness. The kindness that is reassurance, comfort, and cheer to those who need it. We all need quiet kindness. Kind is a word that is easy to underestimate. The power it has comes when you meet someone who truly embodies kind. Quietly kind people leave a sense of calm relief, of tranquility, of healing in their wake. All of us who were fortunate enough to know Terrie even a little have experienced this quiet kindness and have witnessed it in her interactions with both dogs and humans. Quiet kindness shores up the world, and the world is better for her life and much sadder for her loss. Sending our heartfelt sympathy.

Thank you Dean for sharing Terrie's service with us, it was beautiful.
I am so very sorry for your loss! My continued thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. May sweet memories bring you peace and comfort at this most sad and difficult time.

Pat Wright

Dearest loved ones of Terri,
I am so sorry for your immeasurable loss. I was reading through the Indy obituaries last evening when I came across her passing. It was wild to see because I was telling someone who needed help in the worst way about my experience with Terri. I told him she my my own counselor in rehab in 2011 and 2012. She was a tiny but not to be fooled, she was a stick of dynamite. She saved my life and I will never ever forget her. She got in my face so many times and I was so mad at the fact that she was right every single time. What I wouldn't give to have her shining light in my face one more time. She shared stories of her family and of the fondest sentiment each of you held in her life. The magnitude and the force that accompanied her purpose in her journey will never be forgotten. Not by me more the countless others she helped. Until we all meet her again...love and deepest of sympathy.

Melissa Smock
Indy

I met Terri through BRAT and she was a big help to me.
When I think of BRAT, I will think of her

Heaven gained another angel. God be with you Dean giving you strength and comfort
You and Terrie are truly loved.

Blessed are the Rescuers

Blessed are those who speak for the voiceless,
For they shall be heard by the worthy.
Blessed are those who succor the unwanted,
For they shall be loved by the kind.
Blessed are those who shelter the helpless,
For they shall reside in our hearts.

To Dean & Family, sincerest condolences, Terri brightened our lives in the fellowship & so much more. As friends on Facebook, we got to know Terri & her gang. A light in our lives, for sure! Peace

Sandy,
I am so very sorry for your loss! You and your family will be in my prayers.

Dean I am so so sorry for your lost. You were just retired and moved from Indianapolis my hometown. Starting to enjoy retirement in your new home. Yours and Terry's love for Basenjis has been a wonderful thing. I especially enjoyed you're rescuing Ollie Ozman. We now live in Cincinnati and enjoyed our first BRAT Convention this year and meeting you and Terrie. Please do not hesitate to call on me if you need anything we are here for you. priichardson32@gmail 513.373.0750. Love from Colby,Karen and Paul.

So saddened to learn of Terrie's sudden passing. I only met her a few times in person, but I will always remember her passion for and commitment to rescuing dogs. Rest now. You've earned it.

Our deepest condolences to the family.

Such a big heart and such a loving soul. Terrie, there was and never will be someone like you. I know you are at home now, surrounded by love. We will never stop missing you, my friend.
Nancy Scott and Binti

A Earth Angel went home today, The Lord said your work on earth is done, nows the time to come home and rest.
You smile and love will be missed, rest in peace

My condolences.

Sigler family,we are so sorry for your loss. Terrie was a bright light to us all. We pray that God's love and peace shines down on all of you at this time. Know that Terrie is looking down and watching over all of you.

I didn't know Terrie personally, I knew of her through FB. I admired her and her husband for their work with Basenji's and other rescues. I offer my deepest condolences during this very difficult journey. God Bless Dean and his family.

I enjoyed meeting Terrie at a couple of the BRAT conventions I attended, and interacting with her on FB. She was so talented, and so in love with her pups and her family. She will be missed but sweetly remembered. My deepest condolences to Dean and family and friends.

My heart is saddened at Terry's passing. She was a bright light for me, although our friendship occurred only through Facebook. Her bright smile, sharing the beauty of her quilts, and her love for "The Pack" will always stay with me.
Genie Clements

I did not know Terrie very long. I had the honor of working with her only for a little under two months. Yet, in those few short weeks, no one would be able to neglect or ignore the fount of compassion that Terrie manifested in her daily life. She was experienced and skilled in the mental health field, having provided me counsel, advice, and encouragement on more than one occasion - guidance that I will not forget and always be grateful for. Terrie had the rare and unique ability to empathize with others on a holistic level, setting aside her own beliefs and biases in order to effectively help and serve others who's lived experiences may have drastically differed from her own. Terrie was in her element, fulfilling her spiritual calling, by helping others walk through their dark night of the soul - be that grief, depression, anxiety, addiction, or coping with the lasting impacts of trauma. She served as a confidant and friend to all who needed her and the lasting impacts of her work here on Earth will continue to be felt for years to come.

Rest in joy and power, Terrie.

Terrie was a good friend and confidant. Whether showing dogs, teaching quilting or Karate, she was always patient and kind. I just found a card that she and other Sensei gave me when she tirelessly helped me get my black belt. It says Rainbows are people whole lives are bright, shining examples for others by Maya Angelou. That is the Terrie I loved and will always remember. Dean, Shawn and Sandy, you have my deepest condolences and my prayers. May God bring comfort to you knowing that she left a legacy of love and friendship and is now present with the Lord.
Tonya Bowe

With all our loving, your Güsterland friends

Dean and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I still can't believe Terrie is gone. She was a bright light for all that knew her. She showed great compassion for her fur babies and rescues she took in. Terrie you will be missed greatly.

Sending big prayers, thoughts and love for the passing of your wife,mother and grandmother, and our friend Terrie
May God give you the strength as the days come and go...
Much love
The Smith's
Sarah and Jeff

Dean and family and pupperz. I am so very saddened by the loss of Terrie. You two had a special love for each other. Please reach out for anything you need in the days ahead. Deepest condolences. Patty Reid Smith and Mindy

Just appreciating that Terri and Dean welcomed us into their lives, through their rescues and activities with their wonderful animals.

I wanted to express our condolences again over the loss of Terrie. I wish that Scott had gotten to meet her, too. She was an amazing, warm hearted person who will be so, so missed. ~Mo

One of my favorite quotes is We are all but stories in the end. Let's make sure ours are a good one Terrie ensured she was a great one.

Keeping all of you in prayer. May God grant you peace and comfort knowing that you will be reunited.

Terrie leaves a legacy of helping others, kids, women and men, canines. And leaves a huge hole in the hearts and lives of her family. She will be missed by so many.

We finally met Terrie and Dean at the basenjis convention in Portland Oregon.
And even though we had only ever been friends on Facebook I felt like we had been neighbors all along.
The world has lost a beautiful and caring person.
I don't think I've ever met a more sincere person in my entire life. Godspeed Terrie.

Heaven has a new star, the brightest of them all.

I am so sorry that Terrie passed away at such a young age. Prayers for her children and grandson and most of all her husband Dean. Rest In Peace Terrie. You are sorely missed!

Teri will be missed so much , The Lord decided to bring her home, such an awesome lady she wad my condolences to you Dean and your family members

Teri was such a beautiful person. We met through our love of dogs and our lives are so much better for knowing her and Dean. She is loved by more than she knows. She will he greatly missed.

To the Sigler Family,
we're so sorry for your loss. We will always remember her as a neighbor, friend and all the fun time we had as parents on the softball fields from Ransburg little league to North Central High School. Your family is in our heart and prayers.

Prayers,
Rick and Lisa Johnson

You were a true friend and a great helper when I needed you. I will miss your awesome quilts and great talks. Beth

Dear Dean,
I am so sorry to hear this very sad news about Teri.
My heart goes out to you and the family and all those who knew her and also to the fur babies who will be missing her so much too.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Eileen Murray♀