August 5, 1954 - December 4, 2025
Julie H. Terrell, age 71, of Lakeville, passed away December 4, 2025.
Julie shared a beautiful life with her devoted husband, Russ, whom she married in 1977, and together they spent many years watching favorite movies, TV shows, and listening to the music that filled their home with comfort and laughter.
A gifted card maker and decorative stamper, Julie had an extraordinary ability to turn simple materials into heartfelt expressions
of love and creativity.
Her love extended deeply to her animals as well. She was welcomed into heaven by her beloved dogs and cats, who now curl at her side once more.
Survived by her husband, Russ Terrell; son, Robert Terrell (Ali); grandchildren, Braden, Taylor and Nolan; sister, Janis (Dwight)
Peterson; niece, Julie (Jason) Beal; nephew, Brian (Ariel) Peterson, and three great nieces and one great nephew.
Julie is preceded in death by her parents, Robert & Ferne Dahlin; and her parents-in-law, Russell & Jean Terrell.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the American Heart Association.
Visitation
Monday, December 15, 2025
10:00-11:00 AM
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
13801 Fairview Drive
Burnsville, Minnesota 55337
Memorial Service
Monday, December 15, 2025
11:00 AM
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
13801 Fairview Drive
Burnsville, Minnesota 55337
My heart aches at the loss of my life long friend. Julie will be so missed. I was blessed to have had her as a good friend.
“It takes a minute to meet someone, an hour to like someone, and a day to love someone… but it takes a lifetime to forget someone.”
I will never forget you Julie.
May you rest in paradise.
Pam – Thank you for the kind words. What a wonderful quote and so true.
It’s been so nice to know she had so many lifelong friends.
Russ
Robert, Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Losing a parent is never easy, and I hope you find comfort in the love and support of those around you.
Bless you Julie as you rest in God’s arms. As a friend of your husband Russ, I know he had a very loving and supportive wife. We’ll all see you soon. In peace in Christ,
Ritari family of Minnesota.
Doug – Thank you so much.
So very sorry for your loss. Julie was wonderful to work with at VA. Julie always had a kind word to say.
Roxanne – Thank you. I know how much she valued her VA friends and always talked about them.
Russ
Julie, love of my life, I wish you didn’t have to leave us. I know you’re in a better place now, no more pain. I was so sad to watch you suffer through the back pain, the back surgeries and injections, the infected legs, the shortness of breath, the infected eye, having to be pushed around in a wheelchair, all the stays in the hospital and TCUs. The last year has been especially hard.
Thank you for a wonderful life we had together. From the night I met you at the Normandale Community College dance on October 26th, 1973 until December 4th, 2025 , we’ve had a wonderful life together. We’ve had our highs and lows in life. We’ve enjoyed so many things, going to movies, concerts, music in general, TV shows, game night with friends, the holidays, travel, dancing in our younger years, Atari, birth of our son, birth of our grandsons, time with our families and talking. Low times have been hard, but we got through them together, loss of our parents, loss of pets (1 dog, 3 cats and who knows how many fish in our aquariums), loss of friends, and friends’ divorces.
Thank you for being there when I’ve needed help. You helped me in finding new jobs, took care of everything when I was working late (or overnight), and you took care of me and nursed me back to health after my cancer.
I love you with all my heart and I will miss you Julie. We will be together again someday.