1983
Dirk
2010
Dirk Stewart Jay Terpstra
October 22, 1983 — February 24, 2010
TERPSTRA, Dirk Stewart Jay
of Kalamazoo Passed away February 24, 2010 at Bronson Hospital. He was born October 22, 1983 in Kalamazoo, to Jay S. and Gail Kromminga Terpstra. Dirk enlisted in the U.S. Army on May 15, 2007 and served until his passing. Dirk loved his family and friends above all else. He was known to find humor in just about everything and he enjoyed taking care of others in need. Among Dirk's many interests were, collecting hats of all kinds, he enjoyed a wide variety of music and he loved the game of football, especially after finally meeting Barry Sanders in person. Surviving Dirk are; his mother, Gail Jay Jarboe of Kalamazoo; father, Jay Terpstra of New Mexico; sister, Tess Terpstra of Kalamazoo; brothers, Justin and Brandon Terpstra of Kalamazoo; step-sister, Jamie Campbell of Greenville, SC; grandparents, Justin Sandra Kromminga and Donna Vlietstra; nephew, Jared McLemore; and Godson, Gage Homan. Family will greet friends on Sunday, February 28th, from 2-4:00 and 6-8:00 o'clock at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th St. Graveside services will take place Monday, March 8th, 2:30, at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Rd., Augusta, MI. Memorials in Dirk's name may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Please see www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 343-1508
of Kalamazoo Passed away February 24, 2010 at Bronson Hospital. He was born October 22, 1983 in Kalamazoo, to Jay S. and Gail Kromminga Terpstra. Dirk enlisted in the U.S. Army on May 15, 2007 and served until his passing. Dirk loved his family and friends above all else. He was known to find humor in just about everything and he enjoyed taking care of others in need. Among Dirk's many interests were, collecting hats of all kinds, he enjoyed a wide variety of music and he loved the game of football, especially after finally meeting Barry Sanders in person. Surviving Dirk are; his mother, Gail Jay Jarboe of Kalamazoo; father, Jay Terpstra of New Mexico; sister, Tess Terpstra of Kalamazoo; brothers, Justin and Brandon Terpstra of Kalamazoo; step-sister, Jamie Campbell of Greenville, SC; grandparents, Justin Sandra Kromminga and Donna Vlietstra; nephew, Jared McLemore; and Godson, Gage Homan. Family will greet friends on Sunday, February 28th, from 2-4:00 and 6-8:00 o'clock at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th St. Graveside services will take place Monday, March 8th, 2:30, at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Rd., Augusta, MI. Memorials in Dirk's name may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Please see www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 343-1508
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