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Tere Lee Obituary

Tere was born and raised in Colorado Springs and a 1968 graduate of Mitchell High School. A 1972 graduate of the University of Northern Colorado, Tere's career spanned 31 years in the field of Education. She taught in District 6 in Weld County and District 11 in El Paso County.

The memory of Tere is left with her daughter, Lynsey Lee; grandchildren, Landon Marturano and Lucian Marturano; her mother, Doris Duran; sisters, Dee Barber and Victoria Anderson; brother, Peter Duran, Jr.; nieces, Tina Ricks and Maria Pruett; nephews, Jim Barber, Paul Pruett, Brian Duran and Simon Duran; and many others whose lives she changed with her steadfast loyalty, love and grace that only she could bring.

Memorial contributions in Tere's name may be made to the charity of your choice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Dec. 7, 2014.

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Lynsey Lee

October 6, 2020

Mom, I miss you so much. I have so much to tell you. I miss your hugs and your laugh.... nothing is the same without you. You're my best friend - I love you, times infinity ,❤

Vickie whitley

December 8, 2014

God bless you Miss Tere. It was a blessing to know you. I am forever greatful for your generous nature and your willingness to share your vast knowledge of education. Rest sweetly dear friend.

Gail Mendes

December 8, 2014

Tere Lee was a person who always had a wonderful smile on her face, and always had a story to share with everyone.... Blessing

Joseph Duran

December 7, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of my dear niece Tere. Tere was a beautiful person and even though I have not seen her for so many years, it seems like only yesterday that I did see her. Our Christian faith is that we will all see her again shortly.

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