Terri Downs Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Terri Downs of Pierson, Michigan, born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, whose life came to an end on September 23, 2025 at the age of 72, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Terri Downs to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Francis Dudley and Teresa Dudley (Mol); her siblings, Michael Dudley and Delores Tomczak (Rog); her parents-in-law, Helen (Zeeff) and Joe Shepard; and her sister-in-law Beth Waivio (Roger).
She is survived by: her husband Edward Downs; her daughter Kelly Eefsting (Mitch); her grandson Nicholas Eefsting; her sisters, Patricia Van Drunen (Bert) and Carole Funk (Dennis); and her siblings-in-law, Eileen Madison (David), Joe Shepard (Sue) and Erick Shepard (Lisa). She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Terri's name to a local animal shelter, such as the Kent County Animal Shelter or the Humane Society of West Michigan. Contributions can also be made to the American Cancer Society or the Susan G. Komen Foundation, as she was a Breast Cancer Survivor herself.