Terry Melting

Terry's Live Streamed Memorial Service can be viewed below: Terry L. Melting, 63, Fargo, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020. Terry was born October 12, 1957 in Moorhead, MN to Carlton and Ruth (Nelson) Melting. He grew up in Halstad, MN graduating from Halstad High School in 1976. He served in the United States Army from 1976 to 1979 in Georgia and Korea where he was a Military Policeman training dogs and working as Border Patrol. After returning from service in 1979, he began dating his future wife, Elizabeth (Jorgenson). They were married on June 29, 1985 at Halstad Lutheran Church. Five years later they welcomed to the world a daughter, Taylor, on May 29, 1990 in Mayville, ND. The family made many cities their home over the years until settling in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Terry was known to be a very kind, humble and giving man. He loved country music and spending lots of time outdoors doing things like gardening and going for long runs. He was also fond of traveling and going to concerts. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He is survived by his mother, Ruth, Detroit Lakes, MN; daughter, Taylor (fiancé Jerod Schober), Fargo, ND; brother, Stewart (Tom), Dilworth, MN; sisters, Susann (Jerome) Triepke, Fargo, ND, Cynthia Ess, Detroit Lakes, MN, Katharine Austin, Minneapolis, MN, Barbara (David) Aasland, Becida, MN, and Laurie (Ted) Anderson, Audubon, MN; girlfriend Cathy Altendorf, Fargo, ND; and many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth, father, Carlton and many beloved aunts and uncles. A family Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 at Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Center. Terry's Video Tribute can be viewed below: