Nicholas TERPSTRA Obituary

I remember Nick at FRI in Rotorua, when nis family arrived about 1951, also his brother Nick. My father was a founding forester there in 1947, colleague of Nicks father. We played together as kids, great community. Greetings to the family. Dr Tony Cutten.

We are saddened to hear of Nicks passing

Dear Liz and Family
Ainslie and I send our condolences to you on Nick's passing. We have great memories of Nick in our time at Kew Hospital, Invercargill in the 70's a long time ago! He was a compassionate doctor with an enthusiastic and positive attitude to work and life and will be missed by his many patients and friends.
Michael and Ainslie Rice

Very saddened to learn of Nick´s passing. He was our family doctor for many years & brought our 3 children into this world. We had some interesting discussions during consultations about hazel nuts , white baiting , ride on lawnmowers & many other topics. We loved his straightforward attitude. We appreciate the valuable contribution Nick has made in medicine. We wish to convey our sincere condolences to the Terpstra family. A good family man - gone too soon

To The Terpstra Family It is with great sadness we acknowledge the passing of Nick who was our family G.P. for over 30 years. Recently I celebrated my 99th birthday, and in remembering all the wonderful folk who helped me arrive at this target I thought of Nick who had no small part to play. I guess I have always regarded him as a friend who I knew as a House Surgeon at Kew and later as our family G.P. During a consultation I never felt pressured to move on even though I am aware that I was a pest at times. i.e. 'self diagnosis'. We laughed a lot along with putting the world to rights. I'm afraid that we haven't succeeded Nick but hope springs eternal!! Farewell Nick. Thank you for being the kind, thoughtful man that you were and what you gave to the Southland Community. You are not forgotten, nor will you ever be, as long as life and memories last we will remember thee.

Karen and Richard Russell are so sad to hear of Nick's passing he was our family doctor since our marriage in 1980. He would always have time for us and our children. We have always had thought of how Nick and Liz have been doing since their move to Christchurch. Condolences to Liz and family. Karen and Richard Russell.

Dear Elizabeth and family,
Our deepest heartfelt sympathy on the loss of Nick.
Nick was a loyal colleague, and a caring and highly competent doctor.
His many friends and patients in Invercargill will not forget him.
Sincere condolences,
Norman and Diana MacLean.

I am very sad to hear the passing of Nick, he was the first doctor I met when I came to New Zealand and he was a very caring and passionate person who always took the time to listen to you. I will never forget the words he said to me when I told him that I was pregnant. Nick was badly missed when he left Invercargill and I like to express my sincere condolences to Liz and his family.

To Liz & family, I read with great sadness of Nick's passing, he was our family Doctor in Invercargill, he was an amazing Doctor, always giving of his time, I was always sad when he moved away from Invercargill. My thoughts are with you all at this sad time.

Trish Henderson.

a superb doctor and valued colleague

Wanted to send our deepest condolences to you all. So sad to read of Nicks death he was our family doctor for over 40 years. Kind Caring Loyal the list goes on. We had our share of loss and it was not unknown to get a phone call in the evenings just to see how we were doing. This just shows how caring he was. He will be missed by many. Take Care xx
Annette Graeme Natasha and Brennan Melvin