Please join us as we celebrate the life of Therese “Terry” Scales, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

Sunday, June 7, 2026
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Lake Tahoe Golf Course

We are especially blessed to celebrate Terry’s beautiful life on what would have been her 73rd birthday — her first heavenly birthday.

Terry was an angel on Earth — a deeply selfless, compassionate, and loving woman who always put the needs of others before her own. Her kindness touched everyone she met.

She had a natural gift for photography and a lifelong passion for capturing beautiful moments. Her life was forever changed in October 1971 during a trip to Waikiki Beach, where she met Sam. That chance encounter led to 53 wonderful years together, including 52 years of marriage. Together they built a life centered on family, hard work, and service. Terry co-owned Sam’s Auto Care with Sam and skillfully managed the bookkeeping until his retirement in 2024.

She was a cherished mother to Jenny (Justin) and Bryan, and a proud grandmother to Jacob (Cassie), Kieran, Zander, and Finn. Terry also embraced with open arms the many special people who became family through those she loved.

She is survived by her brothers Ken and Mike Rayburn and was the daughter of the late Josephine and Ken Rayburn.

Terry’s warmth, generosity, strength, and unwavering love will live on forever in the hearts of all who knew her. Her legacy of kindness and genuine care continues through her family and everyone she touched.

We invite family and friends to gather with us to share stories, memories, laughter, and love as we honor Terry’s beautiful life.

Forever loved. Forever missed. Forever remembered.