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Laverne F. Terpstra, 92, of
Valparaiso, formerly of DeMotte passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at
Avalon Springs Health Campus.
She was born October 13, 1928 in
DeMotte to Cornelius & Anna (DeFries) Evers and graduated from DeMotte
High School.
Laverne will be fondly remembered for
the nearly 30 years she served as a school bus driver for Kankakee
Valley Schools.
In her leisure time she enjoyed
tending to her vegetable and flower gardens with meticulous care.
The hundreds of scenery oil paintings
which she created in earlier years remain cherished keepsakes by family
and friends.
Her membership at Trinity Presbyterian
Church in DeMotte was meaningful during her time there.
On November 10, 1949 she married
Steven Terpstra who preceded her in death on July 21, 1999.
Survivors include their children,
Carol (Jim) Stanley of Albuquerque, NM, Patti Jo Terpstra of Niles, MI,
Betty (Gary) Melcher of Valparaiso, Larry (Donna) Terpstra of Ottawa,
IL, siblings, Harold (Charlene) Evers, Beverly
Nannenga & Karen (Charlie) Nannenga
all of DeMotte, 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
A private family interment will be
held at Holland Cemetery in DeMotte.
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