Grandville, Michigan
1948 - 2021
Russell Henry TerBeek, Jr., a life-long resident of Grand Rapids, Michigan, died unexpectedly on January 6, 2021, at the age of 72, due to complications from Covid-19. Born on July 2, 1948, Russ, or, Rusty, as his family and friends knew him, was the oldest of six children. His parents, Deawn...
Read MoreI met Russ in 2009. He helped me out by just being a great friend. I helped mow his lawn and get some items from the store for him. He knew no harm to anyone. One of the ABSOLUTE BEST men I’ve ever known, and I am undoubtedly a better person having met him and becoming friends. Happy travels, Russ. I know you’ll have a ton of stories to tell.
Jeremy Smith
May 31, 2021 | Friend
I met Russ in 2009. He helped me out by just being a great friend. I helped mow his lawn and get some items from the store for him. He knew no harm to anyone. One of the ABSOLUTE BEST men I’ve ever known, and I am undoubtedly a better person having met him and becoming friends. Happy travels, Russ. I know you’ll have a ton of stories to tell.
Jeremy
May 31, 2021 | Friend
RIP, Rusty.
James G. DeWitt
January 22, 2021 | Classmate
Condolences
Al Hulst
January 20, 2021 | Classmate
While I never met Russell, I do remember and have fond memories of his
brother, John, whom I knew more years ago than he or I could count. Please
accept my sympathies for the loss all of you have experienced.
Ron Wolthuis
Ron Wolthuis
January 17, 2021 | Holland, MI | Acquaintance
I spent a lot of great times with the TerBeek family throughout my childhood. I was awed by Rusty’s musical talent and brilliance. I remember we heard a song on the radio and he just sat down at the piano and played the song.
During my college years at GVSU, I took organic chemistry and Rusty was in my class. Rusty aced the class and never opened the book or studied. He was brilliant. He will be missed. He was brilliant and so talented.
Ruth Schellenberg Sprague
January 17, 2021 | Friend
Buz and I grew up in the Galewood neighborhood with Russ and he and Russ were best of friends. I remained around the corner from Rusty all of these years. I had the pleasure also of working with your beloved Mother at Butterworth Hospital for a number of years. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy.
Amanda (Mandi) Stressman and Buz Stressman
January 16, 2021 | Friend
What a wonderful tribute to Russ. My sincere sympathies to all of you.
I grew up with Russ, Rob. Barb, and John. I fact, I lived next door.
So many cherished memories of your family. Please know you are
in my thoughts and prayers.
Larry Helmus
January 15, 2021
Our families went to 8th Reformed Church & went to school together. RIP in Russ. Our condolences to the TerBeek family(s). Our thoughts & prayers will be with you thru all this.
The Bishops
January 15, 2021 | Friend
