Mavis Ternes Memorial Folder

Mavis Ternes, age 99, of Mandan, ND, formerly of Lemmon, SD, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024 in Mandan, ND.

The Rosary service for Mavis will be at 10:00 a.m. followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lemmon, SD.  Fr. Adam will officiate with burial in the Greenhill Cemetery.

Mavis Dorine (Bunn) Ternes was born August 17, 1925 on a farm three miles north of Lemmon, SD to Harley and Ella (Christenson) Bunn. Her father passed away when she was four months old. In 1929, John B. Well became her Dad, and in 1931 John's nephew, 19 month old Eugene Myron joined the family after his mother passed away. Mavis and Eugene always thought of each other as sister and brother.

Mavis graduated from Elgin High School in 1942 at the age of 16. She went to college that summer and by taking a test was able to begin her teaching career. She continued her education in the summers and took correspondence classes. She married Matt Ternes of Raleigh, ND on November 25, 1946 in New Leipzig. After moving to Lemmon, SD, she taught in rural schools in ND for several years. She moved to Bismarck in 2014 to be closer to family. She enjoyed nightly pinochle games. She embroidered many sets of dishtowels for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was an avid reader and always ready for the bookmobile when it came.

Grateful for having shared her life are her children, Maxine (Ron) Rugland of Mandan, ND, Maureen (Vern) Wandler of Puyallup, WA, Kevin Ternes of Phoenix, AZ; son-in-law, Robert Dewey of Dickinson, ND; seven grandchildren, Tammy (Shannon) Gallagher, Trampas (Kendra) Wandler, Trinity (Chad) Huttner, Brian (Jessica) Rugland, Lance Rugland, Seth (Dawn) Dewey, Justin (Sarah) Dewey; and seven great-grandchildren, Dawson Wandler, Savannah Gallagher, Avery and Addie Rugland, Adler and Tavin Huttner, and Amelia Dewey.

She was preceded in death by her husband; beloved daughter, Kelly Dewey; parents; step-dad; and brother.

Family and friends are encouraged to sign her online obituary.