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God bless this man too soon
Gregory Tyc
February 07, 2021


Photo courtesy of VanderLaan Funeral Home - Hudsonville
Hudsonville, Michigan
Sep 5, 2001 – Jan 9, 2021
Benjamin TerAvest, age 19, of Hudsonville, skipped and clapped his way to heaven to meet our Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 9, 2021. He is survived by his parents, Cal and Cathy TerAvest; siblings, Cassandra and Tom Baker, Elysia TerAvest, Andrew TerAvest; grandma, Marilyn Buikema; aunts...
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Gregory Tyc
February 07, 2021
It was a pleasure being part of the team that took Ben to school. I will miss his smile very much.
Leigh Bartels
January 13, 2021 | Holland, MI | Friend
Marilyn and Andrew- so sorry for your loss. Sounds like Ben was a pretty special guy who will be so missed! Praying for your whole family! Much love!
Jan and Ron Brinks
January 12, 2021 | Hudsonville, MI | Friend
I did not know this young man but when I seen his obituary picture I was warmed by his smile. God has an angel who will certainly light up heaven with his touching smile
So sorry for your loss
Gregory Tyc
January 11, 2021 | Geneva, IL | Friend

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Clara Young
January 11, 2021
My deepest condolences to your family during this difficult time. The light that Ben gave this world will forever shine through the memories and love he left you with.
Kathy Mills
January 10, 2021 | Portage, MI
My Sympathies. Such a sweet Guy
Pat Oosterhouse
January 10, 2021 | Hudsonville, MI | Teacher
Ben was one of the most amazing people that I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. My life has been so deeply impacted by the season that I spent with him and your family. Ben taught me to truly look at what makes a person unique. He taught me patience, but most of all he taught me what it means to love someone unconditionally. I remember celebrating so many milestones from him learning how to feed himself, to him being able to say so many new words. I will never forget my last day working...
Lindsey McKenney
January 10, 2021 | Waterford, MI | Friend
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Randy and Sandy Langeveld
January 10, 2021 | Friend