Teresa Ann Kirst was born Teresa Ann Clark on June 13, 1956 in Anaheim, California. Although she lived her adult life in the midwest, she forever considered herself a "California Girl". Teresa was an incredibly bright and talented person. She had a passion for shopping, which she often referred to as "Retail Therapy". Teresa excelled at all things to do with interior design, gardening, and cooking. She also enjoyed music, reading, and especially liked having a cup of morning coffee while watching the birds gather around her various feeders. Teresa was a devoted Mother, Grandmother, and friend. On January 1, 2013, she passed away peacefully and without pain at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. She was surrounded by loved ones as she left this world and went onto the next. She is survived by her daughter, Harmony; sons, Jeremy and John; 8 grandchildren, Austin, Justine, John, Ariel, Bob, Ariaana Ann, Christina, Francisca Teresa (Frannie); and dog Toto. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Elfreda; one brother, Bobby; 2 dogs, Toby and Chica; and 2 cats, Bootsie and Big Grey. A private family service will be at a later date and time. Memorials preferred to the Animal Humane Society in Teresa's name.