Teresa Marie Hughes

It is with tremendous sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Teresa “Teri” Marie Hughes on January 14, 2025.

Teri was born May 2, 1963, in Fargo, ND to Harold and Pat Hughes. The oldest of three children, Teri was raised in a hardworking “do it yourself” ranch family, a legacy she carried on throughout her entire life. The Hughes family relocated to Polson, MT, where Teri grew up and lived for many years. She graduated from Polson High School in 1981 as homecoming queen and a member of the drill team. Teri then attended the University of Montana, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in accounting in 1985, and eventually went on to earn her CPA license. 

Teri was a force to be reckoned with, if she wanted something done, she would pour her grit and determination into making it so. Her work ethic and strong faith were something all who knew her admired. These qualities served her well in the decades of ranching and raising children and grandchildren. She could be found up at midnight to hay, or at all hours of the night calving. Teri and her son Luke spent many years cultivating a great herd of Red Angus Cattle in Drummond, MT. She dedicated her life to ranching. 

Teri’s favorite time of the year was Spring. She loved the calving season and seeing new life brought into the world. Her favorite place to be was outside amongst the cows, burning ditches or beloved rituals like shopping for flowers with her daughters on Mother’s Day. Teri was an avid quilter and reader, traditions she passed down to her children. Many of her favorite days were spent with her kids in her sewing room watching Days of our Lives working on a quilt for someone she loved. Teri was the type of person who would drop anything to help someone in need. Acts of service was her love language. She felt fulfillment when she could help someone through a hard time. All her family and friends knew they could count on Teri to be there in an hour of need, no matter the circumstances. This was her best quality as well as her sense of humor. Teri’s family, her children and her grandkids and those she adopted as such were her greatest joy. She was the best grandma (Mimo), and all the kids that knew her absolutely loved her. In the words of Teri “It’s ok to miss me, but do not miss me so much that you miss out on living life”.

Teri is survived by her parents Harold and Pat Hughes, siblings Vince and Michelle Hughes and family, Chris and Diana Hughes and family, her three children Luke and Betsy Larson and family, Emilie and EJ Pribyl and family, Sarah and Eric Wulf and family and the Angelo stepchildren and their families. As well as her extended family and those she treated as such. Her friends and family will miss her tremendously. 

A service will be held at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Polson, MT on Friday, February 7, 2025, at 11:00am.