Theresa Ann (Brophy) Howes, 82, passed away on Aug. 6, 2023. A graveside service was held on Aug. 25 at Valley View Cemetery in Silverton, Oregon, under the direction of Unger Funeral Chapel.
Theresa was born in Hines, Oregon on March 30, 1941, to James and Ursula Brophy. She grew up in Hines and attended school in Burns. Theresa was a proud member of the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of Popular, Montana.
Theresa married Donald Eugene Howes, on Nov. 21, 1959. They were married for over 58 years when Don passed away in 2018. They had two daughters, Mylisa and Denise.
Family and friends were the most important thing to Theresa. She was artistically creative, always weaving, sewing, and knitting. Her pine needle baskets were sold at Native American art galleries in Portland and on the Oregon Coast. Making things for those she loved made her happy.
Theresa was proud of her husband Don and supported him in his law enforcement career. They moved to Silverton, Oregon in 1996 to be closer to their children and grandchildren.
Theresa was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Don; daughter, Denise Totland; sisters, Iyleen Mellish, Mary Creekmore and Paula McCallum; and brothers, Donald Brophy and James Brophy.
She is survived by her sister, Ursula Brantley; daughter, Mylisa Holland (Mark); grandchildren, Jason Holland, Don Holland (Jill), Greg Holland (Brittnie), Nichole Petersen (Jason) and Kelsey Cross (Danny); great grandchildren, Elliana Petersen, Wyatt Petersen, Reese Holland, Quinn Holland, Teagan Holland, Everett Holland, Kamryn Cross and Callie Cross and many loving nieces and nephews.
