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Published March 12, 2013, 12:00 AM

Michael"Mike" Terrian

Michael"Mike" Terrian, 44, died March 1, 2013 at his residence surrounded by family and friends after a six month battle with esophageal cancer. He was born June 7,1968 at the Grand Forks, ND the son of Wayne and MaryAnn Terrian.

Mike attended Grand Forks schools and graduated from Grand Forks Central High School in 1986. He then attended Northland Tech in Thief River Falls, MN for radio broadcasting. Michael then worked in Park Rapids, MN for several years. Mike then returned to Grand Forks where he worked several different jobs. He married Carla Rudolph on May 23, 1988 in Oakes, ND. They made their home in Fargo, ND and their daughter, Marissa Christine was born on July 12, 2000. While in Fargo, Michael worked for Swanson Health Products and Sports City. In 2004 they moved to Pierre, SD where he worked for Walmart. In 2008 their family moved to Dodge City where Mike worked for Walmart and Railcrew Express.

Michael"Mike" Terrian

Michael"Mike" Terrian, 44, died March 1, 2013 at his residence surrounded by family and friends after a six month battle with esophageal cancer. He was born June 7,1968 at the Grand Forks, ND the son of Wayne and MaryAnn Terrian.

Mike attended Grand Forks schools and graduated from Grand Forks Central High School in 1986. He then attended Northland Tech in Thief River Falls, MN for radio broadcasting. Michael then worked in Park Rapids, MN for several years. Mike then returned to Grand Forks where he worked several different jobs. He married Carla Rudolph on May 23, 1988 in Oakes, ND. They made their home in Fargo, ND and their daughter, Marissa Christine was born on July 12, 2000. While in Fargo, Michael worked for Swanson Health Products and Sports City. In 2004 they moved to Pierre, SD where he worked for Walmart. In 2008 their family moved to Dodge City where Mike worked for Walmart and Railcrew Express.

Michael is survived by his wife, Carla Terrian, one daughter, Marissa Terrian; his parents, Wayne and MaryAnn Terrian of Grand Forks, ND; his sister, Sherry (Jeff) Schiltz of Hankinson, ND; his Father-in-law, Roger (Char) Rudolph, of Glyndon, MN; Brother In-law, Nicholas (Lisa) Rudolph of Milton, WI; aunt Judy Pesek of Jamestown, ND; uncle Ronald Terrian; 6 nephews, 4 nieces and 1 cousin.

Mike was preceded in death by his grandparents and his Mother-in-law, Teresa Rudolph.

Memorial service was held at the First Presbyterian Church in Dodge City on Friday, March 8, 2013 at 10:30 am. Michael will be laid to rest in private ceremony in Oakes, ND at a future date.

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Terry W.
Buckley, IL     03/16/2013 8:09 AM

Our prayers & thoughts are w/ you all; may God bless your whole family. Mya he also bring you peace & comfort in this time of great sorrow. We also pray the he hold you in his arms and heal you pain. Terry & Susan Whitebird Buckley, IL

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Terry W.
Buckley, IL     03/16/2013 8:07 AM

Our prayers & thoughts are w/ you all; may God bless your whole family. Mya he also bring you peace & comfort in this time of great sorrow. We also pray the he hold you in his arms and heal you pain. Terry & Susan Whitebird Buckley, IL

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