Sherwin E. Terpstra

Sherwin was born in Borculo, April 14, 1933 to Gerben and Ann (Veldheer) Terpstra. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a member of Niekerk Christian Reformed Church. Sherwin retired from General Motors after a long career in the automotive industry, and was a tried and true “Chevy Guy”.

He was preceded in death by his wife Dorene of 68 years in 2020; son Scott Terpstra in 2022; son-in-law Earl Teague; and great granddaughter Abigail Teague.

He is survived by his children Steven (Norma) Terpstra and Darla Teague; daughter-in-law Carla Terpstra; 10 Grandchildren; 13 Great Grandchildren with another great grandchild on the way; Sister Gloria (Lee) Leenheer; In-laws Hazel (Dave) Becksfort, Lois (John) Van Wienen, and Lila Terpstra; many extended family and friends.

A funeral service to celebrate Sherwin’s life will be 11:00am Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Niekerk Christian Reformed Church, 545 Country Club Rd., Holland, with the Rev. Darren Kornelis officiating. Burial will be in Borculo Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 10:00am until the time of the service at Niekerk CRC.

Please visit www.lakeshorememorial.com for further information.