Therese Marie McDougall
Obituary
Therese (Teddi) Marie McDougall, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, July 12th. Teddi was
born in Duluth, MN on September 26, 1946 to her parents, Vern and Nora Myre.
She graduated from Denfeld High School in 1964. After graduation she traveled to Washington
state to be with her sister who had recently moved there. While she was in Washington, she
met Garrett (Garry) McDougall who was working at the local drive-in. After dating for two years
they were married on June 3, 1967. Garry enlisted in the U.S. Army and the young couple was
stationed at Fort Wainwright in Fairbanks, Alaska. In 1969 they returned to Washington and
started their family. In total, Garry and Teddi celebrated 56 years together.
Two daughters were born to Garry and Teddi, Kim and Heidi. A devoted mother, Teddi stayed
home with her girls when they were little. Once they started school, Teddi began working as a
“Lunch Lady” within the Highline School District at Evergreen High School. Teddi loved her
work, brightening the day of her co-workers, as well as the students, through her cheerful
banter. Teddi stayed on at Evergreen for 25 years. When she wasn’t working, Teddi enjoyed
collecting, celebrating birthdays and holidays, camping trips, supporting her daughters in their
activities, and later supporting her grandchildren by going to their concerts, games, and recitals.
Later in life, Teddi enjoyed trips to the casino, shopping, and visiting family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Patricia McKenna (Myre). She leaves
behind her husband, Garry, daughters, Kim Neigel and Heidi Griffee, son-in-laws, Rick Neigel
and Patrick Griffee, seven grandchildren: Alex, Madeline, Lucas, Hannah, Hazel, Henry, and
Hope, her siblings, Sharon, Mike (Butch), Mary, Eddie, numerous nieces and nephews, and
many other close family and friends. Teddi was a mother or grandmother figure to many who
may not have been family, but were welcomed into the larger family of those she surrounded
herself with. We will all miss her kindness, devotion and loving ways.
Funeral services will be held at Tahoma National Cemetery on Thursday, July 27th at 10:15 a.m.
A Celebration of Life Picnic will follow at Lake Wilderness Park, 22500 SE 248th St., Maple Valley, Shelter
#3.
Teddi you were the best friend anyone could have asked for. We had so much fun,laughs and memories. Thank you for the 45 years. You will never be forgotten ❤️ ♥️
Hi Teddi, you are one of the most caring and warm person that I know from Meals on Wheels. You always had time for all of us and now you’ll have time for yourself with no pain and a lot of love.
Love Heidi (a friend from Meals on Wheels going on 20 years.)
Though life may be brief, it is the memories that last forever. Thank you for all the wonderful memories and always being there for me.