Community members mourned the loss of former Baldwin Park council member, Teri Guylene Muse, during a Rosary and funeral service at St. John the Baptist Church in Baldwin Park on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Muse, who was pivotal in establishing a key social services center in the city, passed away on April 27. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Community members mourned the loss of former Baldwin Park council member, Teri Guylene Muse, during a Rosary and funeral service at St. John the Baptist Church in Baldwin Park on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Muse, who was pivotal in establishing a key social services center in the city, passed away on April 27. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Community members mourned the loss of former Baldwin Park council member, Teri Guylene Muse, during a Rosary and funeral service at St. John the Baptist Church in Baldwin Park on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Muse, who was pivotal in establishing a key social services center in the city, passed away on April 27. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
A collage of photos for former Baldwin Park council member, Teri Guylene Muse, is adorned in roses during a Rosary and funeral service at St. John the Baptist Church in Baldwin Park on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Muse, who was pivotal in establishing a key social services center in the city, passed away on April 27. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Members of St. John the Baptist Church in Baldwin Park prepare for a funeral service for former Baldwin Park council member, Teri Guylene Muse, on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Muse, who was pivotal in establishing a key social services center in the city, passed away on April 27. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Community members mourned the loss of former Baldwin Park council member, Teri Guylene Muse, during a Rosary and funeral service at St. John the Baptist Church in Baldwin Park on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Muse, who was pivotal in establishing a key social services center in the city, passed away on April 27. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
David Muse speaks during a funeral service his wife, for former Baldwin Park council member, Teri Guylene Muse, at St. John the Baptist Church in Baldwin Park on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Muse, who was pivotal in establishing a key social services center in the city, passed away on April 27. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Community members mourned the loss of former Baldwin Park council member, Teri Guylene Muse, during a Rosary and funeral service at St. John the Baptist Church in Baldwin Park on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Muse, who was pivotal in establishing a key social services center in the city, passed away on April 27. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Community members mourned the loss of former Baldwin Park council member, Teri Guylene Muse, during a Rosary and funeral service at St. John the Baptist Church in Baldwin Park on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Muse, who was pivotal in establishing a key social services center in the city, passed away on April 27. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Community members mourned the loss of former Baldwin Park council member, Teri Guylene Muse, during a Rosary and funeral service at St. John the Baptist Church in Baldwin Park on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Muse, who was pivotal in establishing a key social services center in the city, passed away on April 27. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Father Mike Gutierrez speaks during a funeral service for former Baldwin Park council member, Teri Guylene Muse, at St. John the Baptist Church in Baldwin Park on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Muse, who was pivotal in establishing a key social services center in the city, passed away on April 27. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
Community members mourned the loss of former Baldwin Park council member, Teri Guylene Muse, during a Rosary and funeral service at St. John the Baptist Church in Baldwin Park on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Muse, who was pivotal in establishing a key social services center in the city, passed away on April 27. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
David Muse pauses at the casket of his wife, former Baldwin Park council member, Teri Guylene Muse, during a funeral service at St. John the Baptist Church in Baldwin Park on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Muse, who was pivotal in establishing a key social services center in the city, passed away on April 27. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
David Muse, right, is embraced by Kathleen Ellison, 75, of Monrovia during a funeral service for his wife, former Baldwin Park council member, Teri Guylene Muse, at St. John the Baptist Church in Baldwin Park on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Muse, who was pivotal in establishing a key social services center in the city, passed away on April 27. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
The casket of former Baldwin Park council member, Teri Guylene Muse, sits in front of the altar at St. John the Baptist Church in Baldwin Park during a funeral service attended by family, friends, community members and city officials on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Muse, who was pivotal in establishing a key social services center in the city, passed away on April 27. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)
A resident of Baldwin Park for more than 33 years, Teri Muse played a leading role in civic life in the San Gabriel Valley city.
On Tuesday, May 9, mourners joined her family to remember that service.
A Rosary and funeral were held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church as well as a Celebration of Life reception at the Julia McNeill Senior Center.
Muse died on April 27.
Muse, 59, served on the Baldwin Park City Council for six years, but also served as a commissioner on the city’s Human Services Commission, and was president of the Baldwin Park Chamber of Commerce. She was a co-founder and board member of the Baldwin Park Business Association and was active with other community organizations.
David Muse remembered his spouse as an impactful leader and pillar of support for the Baldwin Park community.
“I am hearing stories from people who I don’t even know about how much Teri has affected their lives,” Muse said. “She hired interns that would eventually become our second children. It was, you know, our goal was always open for the kids in the neighborhood because that’s who she was. And that’s who we were as a family.”
“God said I need somebody to organize heaven,” Muse added. “And she’s up there, calling the shots right now and making things happen … Those of us who are left behind have to just cherish everything in which we have experienced with her.”
