Theresa Vetrone-Elder Obit

THERESA JEAN VETRONE-ELDER passed from this world on Feb. 14, 2020.
She is preceded in death by her mother Dee Vetrone-Ratliff and sister-in-law Tammie Wood Vetrone.
Theresa is survived by her children Eric Dirker, Lindsay Donohoo, Robi Elder and their respective spouses; her granddaughter Tabitha Barker; father Floyd Vetrone; brother John Vetrone; sisters Tammy Chastain and Tracie Schoppe and their respective spouses; nephews TJ and Aaron Vetrone, Devin and Kienan Walton, Wyatt Schoppe; nieces Heather and Ashley Rodenbaugh and  Jayden  Shoppe; the fathers of her children Gary Dirker and Robert Elder; as well as many other family members and friends.
Theresa was born Sept. 19, 1961 in Northridge, CA. Growing up in Minnesota, Theresa became enthralled by nature’s expansive beauty and developed many friendships that would last the rest of her life. Upon graduating high school Theresa proudly served her country in the United States Navy. After completing her service, she moved to Texas but never missed  an opportunity to return  north  to  revisit  cherished memories and friendships.
She started a successful career  as  a  massage  therapist and instructor which led her to become a founding member  and  eventually president of The Woodlands Area   Massage  Therapy   Association. To her core Theresa  was  a  free  spirit, inspiring  love  and  joy  in  others. She actively promoted the ideas of a holistic lifestyle and personal spirituality. She adored  spending  time  outdoors  and  instilled  in  her children  the  same  love  of nature.
Theresa  had  a  particular affinity for the lunar cycle and always reveled in the chance to go “moon tanning.”
In accordance to her final wishes, Theresa will be cremated and her ashes placed with a new tree to grow in her honor.
The family would also like  to express great appreciation for the staff of Memorial Hermann Hospital. The nurses’  and  doctors’  compassion and dedication to  service  are  both  an  inspiration and a comfort. The family is making plans for a celebration of Theresa’s life in Crosby; the details will be announced at a later date.