Bernice Susan Tolsma Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Bernice Susan Tolsma of Avon, South Dakota, whose life came to an end on May 5, 2025 at the age of 93, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bernice Susan Tolsma to show support.
She was predeceased by: her father Peter Tjeerdsma; her grandson Justin Tolsma; and her siblings, Oscar Tjeerdsma (Lela), Gerald Tjeerdsma, Arlene Bierema (Sid), John (Miriam) and James Tolsma (Ruth).
She is survived by: her mother Annie Tjeerdsma (Odens); her husband Elmer Tolsma of Avon; her children, Vern Tolsma (Carol) of Avon, Paul Tolsma (Juliann) of Avon, Lyle Tolsma (Marcia) of Rapid City, Mark Tolsma (Julie) of Avon and John Petersen (Tamra) of Rapid City; her grandchildren, Lora Tolsma, Mindy Grubb (Mike), Jeff Tolsma (Amy), Paula Bures (Dan), Jay Tolsma (Ryanna), Pam Berndt (Jon), Jill Elder (Eric), Nick Tolsma (Amanda), Duane Tolsma, Janel Honke (Nick) and Devin Tolsma (Jill); and her sister-in-law Betty Tjeerdsma of Springfield.
