Terry Glenn Atherton was born November 15, 1956 in Fargo, ND to Donald and Elizabeth (Brunsvold) Atherton. He attended Moorhead schools and graduated from NDSU with a Bachelor of Science degree in Ag Econ. He married Donna Boardman in 1981 in Frazee, MN. They had two children whom he loved very much. Terry worked at Interstate Assembly, GEM Car and Case Manufacturing. His farming career was cut short due to an injury sustained in a 15 vehicle pile-up (his vehicle was number 7) during a winter whiteout. Terry enjoyed going on cruises with his family.

Terry is survived by his wife; children, Nicole and Aaron Atherton, all of Moorhead, MN; sister, Judy (Lou) Bede, Spring Valley, OH; brother, Greg, Dallas, TX; sister-in-law, Peggy Atherton, Blaine, MN; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gary; and sister-in-law, Peggy.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Arc Minnesota, West Central Region.