Jerold “Jerry” TerHorst

Jerold “Jerry” TerHorst, age 74, of Allendale, passed away unexpectedly and was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 26, 2019. Jerry was a loving husband, dad, and grandpa who cherished his family. Jerry proudly served his country in the Army National Guard for 6 years. He was the owner of Jerry’s Repair in Allendale for 36 years, establishing many friendships during that time. He served on the Allendale Planning Commission for 25 years. Above all, his love for his family and his Lord was evident to all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Grace TerHorst; parents-in-law, John and Elizabeth Boetsma; brothers, Herm TerHorst, Ken TerHorst, and Alvin TerHorst; his sister, Jeanette Nagelkirk; brother-in-law, Bob Weenum, Gelmer and Lavonne Boetsma, Alfred Overway. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 53 years, Janice; children, Shawn and John Lyman (Dan and Addie, Scott, Abby), Wade and Kristin TerHorst (Erika and fiance Kevin, Cameron and fiancee Heather, Austin, Kensley), Mistelle and Allen Serio (Mikayla and fiance Jesse, Ross, Kyle); siblings, Sherwin Nagelkirk, Gracile and Bob Boehm, Dorothy TerHorst, Judy TerHorst, Eleanor and Don Beute, Lois TerHorst, Joyce and Ben Schaffer; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Lillian Weenum, Pastor Alvern and Jane Boetsma, David and Bev Boetsma, Evonne and Howard Driesenga, Sue and Bob Ensing, Sharon and Curt Bosch, Paul and Kris Boetsma; several loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 30, at 11 am at Fair Haven Church, 2900 Baldwin St, Hudsonville, 49426, with Rev. Harvey Heneveld officiating.  Interment Allendale Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Tuesday from 4 -8 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Allendale) 6651 Scott St., Allendale.  In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to Wounded Warrior Project.

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January 29, 2019 1:43pm
Jan, Wade and family: We are sorry to hear about your loss. We had wanted to see you personally at the visitation but the weather kept us in. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

- Tom & Karen Thompson

January 29, 2019 11:37am
Jan & Family; God is with you to give you strength in these hard times .Praying for you all.

- Ken & Carol Noorman

January 29, 2019 5:35am
Jan, Shawn, Wade, Mistelle and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Jerry was a good man and will be greatly missed. Prayers for you all. God bless and comfort you. My apologies for not saying this in person.

- Robbi and Tom Boeve

January 28, 2019 1:04pm
Shawn and family, so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. We are currently down in Florida, but thinking of you and sending our deepest sympathy. Hugs, Rex and Marcia Hansen

- Rex and Marcia Hansen

January 28, 2019 10:14am
Jan, were very sorry for you and family. Jerry will be missed by every one who new him because he was a good man.

- Joe and Sue Dyke

January 28, 2019 6:05am
So very sorry to hear of Jerry's unexpected passing.Our prayers are with you Jan and your family.May God give you comfort and strength through this difficult time.

- David & Linda VanRhee

January 28, 2019 5:20am
We just spoke to Eleanor Beute & she gave us the sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

- Ken & Jennie Beute

January 27, 2019 7:33pm
Jan and Family, we were shocked to hear about Jerold's stroke and passing. You all are in our hearts and prayers. May the Lord give you comfort and strength.

- Rick and Gladys DeBruyne

January 27, 2019 5:14pm
Our thoughts and prayers going out too all the families ...Jerry will surely be missed by alot of us neighbors...God bless you all at this time...Ron, Linda Highland and Family...

- Ronald Highland

January 27, 2019 1:07pm
Shawn and family, I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your father. We have been and will continue to keep you and your whole family in our thoughts, hearts and prayers.

- Jessica Hitchcock

January 27, 2019 12:22pm
Wade and family So sorry to hear about your loss.

- Steve & Lori Lowery

January 27, 2019 11:58am
Jan & Family: I was so sorry to hear of Jerry's unexpected passing. Praying you will feel God's presence of comfort and His strength. Know that many people are praying for you and your entire family.

- Ruth Gruppen Kruid




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