Teresa Suzanne Bruning
June 28, 2011
Tera Bruning, 48, passed away surrounded by her family on June 28, 2011.
She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her husband, Ron; parents, Phil and Kathy Morris of Murietta, CA; daughter, Lindsey (David) Green and their children, Brenna, Aidan and Chase of Waconia, MN; son, Alex of West Des Moines; brother, Jeff Morris of Benton, AR; mother-in-law, Wiesje Pieracci of West Des Moines; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Tera will be remembered for a great many things, but most fondly for her infectious smile and the light in her eyes that continued to glow over the years and persevered through illness.
All of her life Tera was privately very spiritual and continuously prayed for the well being of her family; particularly her husband, children, grandchildren and parents. She was compassionate, loving and an incredible cook. Above all Tera was a loving mother and wife. She was so proud of her son, Alex for his athletic abilities and his love of sports. Even more so, she relished in his musical talents. She loved to listen to him play the guitar and bragged to everyone she spoke to about how talented he was. She was also proud of her daughter, Lindsey. She would share stories with strangers, neighbors and friends about how great of a mother she thought Lindsey was and how wonderful all three of her grandchildren are. She was impressed with Lindsey’s success in her career and Tera never failed to congratulate and celebrate all of Lindsey successes in life, business and family.
Tera enjoyed shopping, getting manicures, pedicures and all things beauty. She never left the house with out being dressed to the nines, and NEVER went out without heels on. While she may have loved the finer things in life, simple things were never lost on her either. From the time she was a little girl, Tera always took time to enjoy the world around her. Everything from watching a beautiful little birdie as a Kindergartner to a beautiful sunset with her husband on their honeymoon, Tera recognized beauty in all its forms.
Her children will remember her as a loving mother who would go to the ends of the earth to make them happy. She cuddled them when they were sad, she laughed with them when they were happy, and she was never afraid to put them in their place. Because of her, they are strong, smart and are better people because of the memories she made with them.
Her husband loved her for all she was and felt lucky to be married to such a wonderful woman who understood the importance of friendship, nights out with the boys and nights in with the family. They shared 18 years of happiness, laugher and love.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Donations will be made to charities close to Tera’s heart. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Bob Weiss
05/06/2013
Teri was a very good friend of mine in San Jose, CA. when we were both 17 years-old. I am very saddened to have found she passed away. However, I am glad to hear she created a wonderful family and that her memory will live on through them. My sympathy goes out to the family for your loss.
The Steig and Bouska Family
07/02/2011
Phil, Kathy, Ron, Lindsey, Jeff and Alex,
Our hearts go out to all of you and your families. We were shocked to hear this news. I feel so sad that we could not be there with you. Please know that our thoughts were there with you. It was a year ago on June 30th that our girl left us and our perspective has changed so much since then. Please know that we are here for you whenever you need us, to talk, to listen, to hug. We love you!!
We will be flying back to Des Moines on the afternoon of the 6th. We are all together to spread Aja's ashes. Please give me a call as I only have your home number. My cell phone is 319 400-6061 and you can call anytime. I am currently 5 hours earlier than Iowa time. Thanks, Love you so much and thinking about you!!!!
Dave Johnston
06/30/2011
Ron, I was shocked and saddened to see Teresa's name in the online obituaries in the Register. You and your family are in our prayers from our home in Atlanta.
Dave & Sue (Patterson) Johnston
Debra Shewman
06/30/2011
Oh,what the Heavens must be like now.
Teri will have all of the angels in line cheering
ReadyOkay
All of my childhood memories of Teri were of her constantly cheering whenever and wherever she was.
Clapping her hands and shouting cheer after cheer
She was everyones personal cheerleader.
I remember Teri giving me personal beauty tips
Telling me to splash my face 100 times with water saying with conviction
This will make us look younger I promise! (I should not have stopped)
To new hair styles, we tried them all.
She made it up as she went,
But I was always intrigued on what she would say or do next.
It was never a dull moment when she was around.
Teri you will be missed.
Sore with the angles....
Love you,
Your little cousin Deb
Pete and Janet Bergeland
06/30/2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We offer our sincere condolences for your loss.
M. Hayes
06/30/2011
As time goes on and you try to return to your normal things, remember that God will heal your broken heart. (Psalms 147:3) I'm so sorry for your loss.