Norma A. Hoppe-Terrill's Obituary
Mrs. Norma Hoppe-Terrill, age 88, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2021 at her home. She was born on November 27, 1932 in Grand Rapids, MI to Peter and Corrine (Dutmer) Hiemstra. Norma married Merlin Terrill on February 14, 1985 and he preceded her in death on June 27, 2019, exactly two years to the day before Norma. Norma loved traveling and was fortunate to visit many places around the world with Merlin. They enjoyed spending the cold winter months in Siesta Key, Florida as well as spending time at their cottage on Silver Lake, especially when family came to visit. Norma was a former owner and president of Hoppe Pharmaceutical, Inc. in Grand Haven, MI, an accomplishment she was particularly proud of for a woman of that time in the 1970’s. Most importantly was the time spent with her family. She loved being around her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and cherished the memories made. Norma will be deeply missed by her children, Karen (Jim) Gould, Shelly (Ken) Thomas, Larry (Amy) Hoppe, Carol (Scott) Wojton, and Lisa (Kip) Southland; grandchildren, Shannon Witvoet, Shawn Gould, Kenny Thomas, Stacy Thomas, Rhiannon Hoppe, Terah Huyser, Arik Hoppe, Joey Hoppe, Ryan Hoppe, Samantha Fricano, Ashley Kennedy, Taylor Southland, and Brooke Southland; and seven great-grandchildren. Along with her husband, Merlin, Norma was also preceded in death by two brothers. A VISITATION will be held on Thursday, July 1, 2021 from 5-7PM at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444. Memorial contributions may be directed to Harbor Hospice Foundation in memory of Norma. Please feel free to share a memory with the family online at www.sytsemafh.com.
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