Theresa "Terri" Dahl
August 22, 1952 ~ January 19, 2026
Resided in: Fargo, North Dakota
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Theresa “Terri” Ann Dahl, age 73, of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 19, 2026, at Lilac Homes in Dilworth, Minnesota. She was under the compassionate care of HIA Hospice and Lilac Homes Staff. Terri faced her long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease with grace and resilience.
Born on August 22, 1952, in Devils Lake, North Dakota, Terri was the daughter of Leonard and Dorothy (Tobin) Deplazes. She was raised on a farm near York, North Dakota, with her three sisters and two brothers. Terri graduated from Wolford High School in 1970. She furthered her education by earning a pharmacy degree from North Dakota State University in 1974 and was awarded the Outstanding Senior Pharmacy Student.
Terri met her future husband, Bruce, at a pie eating contest at NDSU and they were married on June 30, 1973. Initially the couple lived in Hillsboro, ND so Terri could drive to pharmacy school at NDSU and Bruce could travel north to medical school at UND. After graduation, they moved to Fargo in 1976.
Terri was deeply committed to her faith, family, and friends. As an active member of Nativity Church, she attended daily Mass and was deeply involved with the Church community. She helped lead several TEC (To Encounter Christ) retreats in Fargo and Crookston and helped with CRHP (Christ Renews His Parish) retreats in Fargo and was on the team to bring CRHP retreats to St. Cloud, Grafton and Wahpeton. Terri was a founding member of the Women of the Word prayer group. She enjoyed helping with many activities at church including serving at funeral luncheons and also volunteered her time at the Hospice Heirlooms Store. The JPII school system was very important to her, and she could often be found after-hours helping with activities. She was honored with induction into the Shanley Athletic Club Hall of Fame in 2008.
Terri was a loving and devoted mom. She prioritized her children and family above herself. Although she was quiet and gentle, Terri had high expectations for her children and helped them all throughout their many years of school. She was a fun grandma who enjoyed reading stories and playing games with her grandchildren. Terri was a sports fan and rarely missed one of her children’s sporting events. She was our best statistician, advocate, and cheerleader.
Despite the trials she endured during her life, Terri’s strong faith and devotion to her husband and children was unwavering; a beautiful role model of a Christian wife and mother. She will be deeply missed but we are comforted by the promise of heaven and eternal life.
Terri is survived by her loving husband, Bruce Dahl of Fargo; their children, Melissa (Michael) Flaherty and grandchildren Joseph, Molly, Nicholas and Patrick; Benjamin (Lindsey) and grandchildren Caleb and Brielle; Daniel (Mariko) and grandchildren Vivian, Madeline, Elliana, and Genevieve; and Jonathan (Lou) and grandchildren Charles, Henry, Samuel, and Alfred. She is also survived by her siblings and their spouses: George and Joan Youngerman, Don and Linda Burgeson, Leonard and Shirley Deplazes, Kevin and Candice Benz and Anthony and Angie Deplazes, and many nieces, nephews and Godchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, father- and mother-in-law and infant granddaughter, Catherine Dahl Flaherty.
Prayer Service: 7:00 P.M. Friday, January 23 at Nativity Catholic Church, Fargo with visitation starting at 5:30 P.M. and rosary at 6:30 P.M.
Funeral Mass: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 24 at Nativity Catholic Church, Fargo with visitation starting at 10:00 A.M.
Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery South, Fargo.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to:
St. John Paul II Catholic Schools — 5600 25th St. S., Fargo, ND 58104 (Office)
Memory Café of the Red River Valley — PO Box 883, Fargo, ND 58107 (for donations)
Or a charity of your choice.
Services
Prayer Service: Friday, January 23, 2026 7:00 pm
Nativity Catholic Church, Fargo
1825 S 11th St.
Fargo , North Dakota 58103
(701) 232-2414
https://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/
Rosary : Friday, January 23, 2026 6:30 pm
Nativity Catholic Church, Fargo
1825 S 11th St.
Fargo , North Dakota 58103
(701) 232-2414
https://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/
Visitation: Friday, January 23, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Nativity Catholic Church, Fargo
1825 S 11th St.
Fargo , North Dakota 58103
(701) 232-2414
https://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/
Funeral Mass: Saturday, January 24, 2026 11:00 am
Nativity Catholic Church, Fargo
1825 S 11th St.
Fargo , North Dakota 58103
(701) 232-2414
https://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/
Visitation: Saturday, January 24, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Nativity Catholic Church, Fargo
1825 S 11th St.
Fargo , North Dakota 58103
(701) 232-2414
https://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/
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Missy so sorry about your mom’s passing. I enjoyed our visit on Saturday. Hugs & prayers to you all at this difficult time.
Rest in peace dear Theresa
Terri was always a wonderful role model to me. Her faith, grace and commitment to family was remarkable. I will always remember her helping with the Christmas programs at Grandma Dahl’s and making each of us feel so important. My prayers to the entire Dahl family and may her memory live on forever.
To all of Terri Dahl’s family:
Terri was a quiet, sweet woman who always had a smile on her face. Faith and family were the most precious things in her life. May you each have beautiful memories of Terri that bring you peace and comfort. Hugs and love 💕
Terri was an exceptional person
Wonderful wife and mother
May her memory forever be a blessing for you
You are all in my thoughts and prayers in the death of your beloved mother and wife, Teri. May God hold you close during this time of sorrow and grant you comfort, strength, and peace.
I fondly remember Teri as a loving wife and devoted mother from my days at Nativity. She was active in the parish and school community and gave beautiful witness to her faith through her quiet, gentle, and tender example. Her kindness and devotion left a lasting impression on all who knew her.
May she now rest in eternal peace and joy with our loving God, and may the promise of the Resurrection bring you hope and consolation in the days ahead.
With heartfelt sympathy and prayers,
Fr. Tim Bushy
I only knew Terri in her later years when she lit up seeing her grandchildren, and on Mondays, sharing the weekend’s games highlights.
I have thought of her every time I make the Monster bar recipe she shared, which has become our kids favorite recipe.
Terri’s devotion to faith and family were so evident, and will be an ongoing example to us all.
Dahl’s, you had a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother. If only we could al be such a good example.
I’m sorry I haven’t seen you for so many years. We’re kind of stuck on the East Coast at our age. Try to get back to Minot each summer
Bruce, Mona and I wish to express our deepest sympathy in the loss of Teri. Such a kind and wonderful person, we always enjoyed visiting with you and her whenever the situation arose.
I am saddened to learn of Theresa’s passing but comforted knowing you all have a very strong advocate watching over you. She was always an inspiration for many of us in living her life of faith and service. May you all find comfort in your many great memories and may God bless Theresa and all of you.
God be with you all these days.
We have warm memories of her at JPII athletic events.
I was saddened to hear of Theresa’s passing. I was one grade ahead of Theresa at our Wolford School, did not talk with her very much growing up, but always had a very high regard for her as she excelled in everything, whether it was academics, school band, cheerleader, and she did all with grace and class, never promoted herself but with quiet dignity she was a wonderful example and a lovely woman. My sympathy to her husband, children, grandchildren, and all the Deplazes family and friends. God bless.
-creighton gustafson
Prayers and thoughts to the Flaherty and Dahl Families! The Klava family
Bruce and Family.
We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers in your time of loss. We pray God will hold you close and bring you the gentle comfort your hearts need. Terri was a very special lady.
With sincere sympathy
Dan and Pat Whitman
Bobbie McGarvey: Terri was always so kind to me. I enjoyed having coffee with her after morning mass. I would like to send sympathy and condolences to the family. I’m sorry I wasn’t able to attend her funeral.
Dr. Dahl, (that is how we always knew you through the years of your medical care for our family) we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife and the many years of struggle she had with Alzheimers. May she rest in peace and may your memories be sweet!