Geraldine Mae "Gerry" TerHaar's Obituary
Geraldine Mae “Gerry” TerHaar, age 79, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018, at Mercy Hospital. She was born November 18, 1938, in Menominee to James A. and Mary (Kabasiak) Westerhoff, and she married Dale Eugene TerHaar on June 11, 1962.
Gerry was a member of Grand Haven Community Baptist Church in Grand Haven. She loved to go fishing, dinner dates on Friday night with her husband Dale, and most of all, she loved her family.
She is lovingly remembered by her husband, Dale TerHaar of Spring Lake; daughter, Kelly DeBaar of Ada; her son, Jeff (Chris) TerHaar of Whitehall; four grandchildren: Asher, Macy, and Karah DeBaar, and Samuel Gutierrez; and her sister, Betty Masko of Grand Haven. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her son, Brian TerHaar.
A funeral service for Gerry will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Grand Haven Community Baptist Church in Grand Haven with Pastor Ray Paget officiating. Friends may meet the family 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 6, at Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services – The VanZantwick Chapel and one hour prior to the service at church. Interment will be in Lake Forest Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Grand Haven Community Baptist Church are appreciated. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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