Edith “Terry” Ike

Hey mom, I can't believe it has already been four months that you have gone to be with the Lord and dad. I am sure you are having a wonderful time up there being with the rest of the family who passed before you. I am missing you so much. I still pick up the phone to call you and then remember I can't. The nights are the hardest when I go to bed. I can't stop thinking of you being all alone that last night until we all got there to be with you. I wish so much I would have stayed with you that day instead of going home. You were suppose to come home the next day. "What happened." I keep thinking you just wanted to be with dad again. I hope that is the case. I just wish they would have called sooner so we could have been with you longer. You are always on my mind but I wouldn't wish you back. I know how happy you are now. You can finally drink coffee and eat the meals you so missed. Love you to the moon and back. Your daughter, Patti Please give dad a hug from me and tell my father-in-law, John, I miss him too.....

- Patti

I remember when Rachel and I were dating and we used to go visit Grandma and grandpa once a week just to hear their stories and laugh with them. We would look forward to seeing them and it was impossible to get out of there in less than a couple hours because we had so much fun and time flew by! The thing about grandma is as far back as I can remember, conversations with her just flowed because she was so invested in our lives. She was famous for the amount of worrying she would do- about EVERYTHING! She would call just to let us know she heard a storm was coming and to make sure we were watching the updates on tv. She called to tell us she saw a story on the news that people were stealing dogs and to make sure to keep a close eye on Izzy. Grandma will be impossible to ever forget and we all have so many memories of her that will stay in our hearts forever.

- Jeff and Rachel Vriezema

Well poop mom, you pulled an “exit stage left” on me. You were already passed when we got there. I did’nt even get to kiss you goodbye. Then they would not let me see you. COVID rules, sons don’t. Sorry about my being a vagabond and being gone so many years out of our lives. My bad! Sue and I miss you bunches; Jenny and Josh too! You were a great mom and I wish we would have had more time. You are with GOD now, and dad, RB and Opal & all the rest of our family. Have fun and will join you later! Love and miss you, Dick & Sue

- Dick & Sue Ike

Your mom was such a special and kind hearted woman I always felt like she was a second mom. Other than my mom she was the only one that would call me Patrick. Very special lady

- Patrick Zalewski

I have been trying to find the right words to express how much I will miss you Terri. I look over at the house many times during the day, and expect to see you there waving to me as your did almost daily during the summer. Our friendship is more than that, it was a bonding of two souls, who loved each other, and our families. We had good times going on picnics, meeting in Florida for dinner, talking on the phone almost every day. Our kids grew up together, oh heck we grew up together. We were only 20 and 21 when we had our houses built on Illinois, and there we stayed, so close for over 60 years. We solved problems, talked about our kids weddings, their babies, being grandmas, growing older, so many things we shared are so precious to me. I wish I could give you one more hug, the tears I shed are doubled by the tears in my heart. I don't know if any others have shared a friendship like ours, it they have, they are rich with love and memories. I am happy you are rid of that darn feeding tube, and you are with Gordy, I am sad because I will never stop missing you, I pray Steve is giving you a hug for his Mom and Dad. RIP dear friend, thanks for the coffee talks, the shopping trips, and so many wonderful memories. Love You!!

- Mary and Chuck Zalewski

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your loved one. I wanted to share an encouraging scripture from the Bible with you. Ecclesiastes 9:5 tells us that the ones who have died are conscious of nothing at all, so it can be comforting to know that they are not suffering. Did you know that God promises a resurrection in the future? Acts 24:15 tells us that there will be a resurrection, so we have the hope of seeing our loved one again. If you would like to learn more about the rich blessings God will provide in the future you can email me at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or you can visit jw.org.

- Marisa

Mom - I am missing you so much already and you haven't even been gone a week. I have picked up the phone to call you and then remembered I can't. Something funny or sad or stupid will happen and I want to share it with you so much. You would be so proud to know all of us kids are going thru the house taking turns picking things and not one cross word has been spoken. It is such a hard thing to do, walking into the house without you being there. You were always sitting at the kitchen table with a smile for me when I came to visit. I wish you could have seen all of us at your burial. Dick did such a great job doing the service and Tricia had written such a wonderful poem for you. All the grands and even some of the great grand kids came to say goodbye. Just so you know, Jeff misses you a lot too. He (who never cries) started crying the other night saying how much he is going to miss you and making you happy by keeping your yard so nice. He surprised me by saying he also felt like one of your sons. Please give Dad a big hug from me and a kiss on the cheek. I am so glad you two are together again. Enjoy that coffee and steak you so craved. Love you so much and will miss you forever. Your daughter, Patti

- Patti Vriezema

Terry and Gordy were some of the first people we met on Illinois. All that Michael and Barbie have written is so true. They were both kind, thoughtful, and generous with their time. It was a gift and blessing to know them. Our condolences to all of you.

- ELAINE and Dean Salisbury

My heart goes out to the whole family. Terry will be missed by all who knew her. I have so many good memories growing up almost next door to the Ike’s and having Patti for my best friend Is something I will always cherish. Terry was like a second mom to me when I was growing up. I remember the first time I got to go in the Ike’s house and as always it was always beautiful. I went to sit on the living room furniture and Patti and Debbi yelled don’t sit down. I jumped up and said what did I do. Nothing, the living room was used when they had company only. We just laughed. Terry was so fun to be around. She never really got mad and her laugh was contiguous. Gordy and Terry had a marriage made in heaven the way they always did things together. They enjoyed having coffee together at their kitchen table every day. I can remember them sitting out on the front porch in the summer time and just enjoyed watching us kids play outside. I just remember so many good times at Terry and Gordy house. Terry and Gordy were truly the family you would want as neighbors. I loved Terry like a second mom and will miss her. Knowing that she is with our Lord and with Gordy is comforting, but also she is pain free and I know someday we will meet again.

- Barbie Gallert

To all of the kids: Your mom was one of the kindest and most gentile persons I have ever known. Your family was great part of the fabric of growing up on Illinois Street, and your parents brought their great and kind personalities into the lives of those of us who were fortunate to be their neighbors. God Bless your mother, a truly wonderful soul.

- Michael ZaLewski