Terre Balkema Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Terre Balkema of Grand Haven, Michigan, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 29, 2025 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Terre Balkema to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Terre had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Terre may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold Japinga and Eula Japinga; and her brother Douglas Japinga. She is survived by: her husband David J. Balkema, Sr.; her children, David J. Balkema, Jr. (Jane) and Susan L. Hunt (Thomas); and her granddaughter Grace Cai Balkema.
