Terry Diane Barkett of Salida passed away last Wednesday surrounded by friends and family.
Terry moved to Salida in 1982 with her husband Michael and their three children. She quickly became involved in community affairs, heading the 9-Health Fair and becoming President of the Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce.
Terry, together with Mayor Patsy Brooks and Collegiate Peaks Bank founder Charles Forster, purchased the old Edison electric steam generating plant which was transformed into the SteamPlant Performing Arts Center.
In 1988, Terry became the first woman elected to the Chaffee County Board of Commissioners. She was chosen Woman of the Year in 1988.
Terry and her husband Michael also established Mountain Spirit Winery in 1995. They owned and ran the winery until 2025.
No public service will be held. The family requests contributions to Ark Valley Humane Society or the Salida High School Drama Department in lieu of flowers.
