Arvin V Tilstra Obituary
We are sad to announce that on August 7, 2023, at the age of 92, Arvin V Tilstra (Steen, Minnesota) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Arvin V Tilstra to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Cornie Tilstra and Fannie Tilstra; his parents-in-law, William and Elizabeth Elbers; his brother Fred; his sister-in-law Anna Tilstra of Hills; his brothers, John Tilstra, Raymond Tilstra and Cornie Tilstra; his siblings-in-law, Evelyn Tilstra and Don Hoogeveen; his brother Gilbert; and his sister-in-law Henrietta Elbers.
He is survived by : his wife Cena Mae Tilstra of Hills, Minnesota; his children, Donna Sjaarda (Norm) of Hills, Darwin Tilstra of Dundas and David Tilstra (Debbie) of Hills; his grandchildren, Jennifer Sjaarda (James Axelson), Angela Sjaarda, Caleb Tilstra (Nicole), Jayna Tomalty (Kevin), Micah Tilstra (Michelle Doty), Elijah Tilstra (Fiona Conner), Amanda Meredith (Mark), Brooke Watnemo (Matt), Isaac Tilstra (Ashley) and Paige Tilstra; his sisters-in-law, Ferd Tilstra (Bernice) of Hills, Joan Tilstra (Inez Hoogeveen) of Grand Rapids and JoAnn Moeller of Mitchell; and also Cena Mae Elbers. He is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren; siblings.
In leiu of flowers, family would prefer memorials be directed to: Inspiration Hills Camp & Retreat Center.
