Robert K. Terpstra

Robert K. Terpstra obituary, Jenison, MI

Robert K. Terpstra

Robert Terpstra Obituary

Published by Cook Funeral & Cremation Services - Grandville Chapel on Aug. 14, 2009.
TERPSTRA – Robert K. Terpstra, age 91, of Jenison, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 14, 2009. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 66 years, Margaret Brower Terpstra; children, Kenneth Kenneth Bandstra Terpstra, Elaine Don Brunink, Louise Bill Turner, Martha Tom Hemily, Doug Terry Terpstra, and Charles Gail Terpstra; 17 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Beverly Terpstra; and many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to give a special thanks to the staff at Yorkshire Manor and Spectrum Health Hospice for the loving care given to their father. The funeral service will be held 2 pm Monday at Fairhaven Ministries, 2900 Baldwin Dr, Jenison with Rev. Gary Van Koevering officiating. Interment will be at Rosedale Memorial Park. The family will meet with relatives and friends on Sunday from 4-7 pm at the Jenison Chapel of Cook Funeral Home, 1889 Baldwin Dr. Jenison, MI and Monday one hour before the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association or Fairhaven Ministries. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookfuneralservices.com.

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