Aaron Michael Terpstra, 22, Kenoza Lake NY, beloved husband, Son, and brother, Passed away unexpectedly on February 23, 2022. Aaron was born to Kim and Jim Terpstra Jr on October 13, 1999 in Middletown NY. Aaron graduated from Sullivan West Central school in 2017. His infectious smile could be seen doing what he loved as a Foreman for NG Gilbert, he loved his co-workers. He also loved his brothers in turn out gear as a very active member of The White Lake Fire Department. Aaron enjoyed the outdoors, he enjoyed anything with a motor, hunting, fishing, shooting and enjoyed hiking with his three dogs, Alley, Malloy and Kamiko.
Surviving is his wife Taylor Gulley Terpstra, his parents Jim JR and Kim Terpstra, His brother James Terpstra, His sister Erika Terpstra. His paternal grandmother Nellie from Goshen NY and his maternal grandmother Iona Nucifora from Tennesee. He is predeceased by sister Jessica Terpstra and his brother-in-law Martin Gulley, as well as his grandfather James Terpstra Sr.
Family and friends may attend a viewing on March 3rd, 2022, from 2pm -4pm or 7 pm- 9 pm at the Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home at 5068 NY-52 Jeffersonville NY 12748. A celebration of life for Aaron will be Friday March 4th 5:30pm -8:30pm at the White Lake Firehouse in White Lake NY. This will be a dish to pass event. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to White Lake Fire Department.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home Jeffersonville, NY 845-482-4280. For directions or to send condolences please visit stewartmurphyfh.com
BARRYVILLE – A 21-year-old Lake Huntington man, who worked for N.C. Gilbert Tree Service, a tree trimming contractor for NYSEG, was killed when several 50 to100 pound mud mats fell off a cherry picker truck and landed on him. The mats are used for the trucks to park on muddy areas and not sink in.
Sullivan County Undersheriff Eric Chaboty said Aaron Terpstra was stacking up the mats after trimming trees at the Kittatinny Campgrounds in the mid-afternoon last Wednesday, February 23 when the fatal incident occurred.
He was wearing a hardhat, but went into cardiac arrest when he was pulled from under the mats.
Terpstra, who was a White Lake volunteer fireman, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Assisting at the scene were the National Park Service, Highland EMS Ambulance Service and the Yulan Fire Department.
Assisting at the scene were the National Park Service, Highland EMS Ambulance Service and the Yulan Fire Department.
The US Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the fatal accident.
Surviving is his wife Taylor Gulley Terpstra, his parents Jim JR and Kim Terpstra, His brother James Terpstra, His sister Erika Terpstra. His paternal grandmother Nellie from Goshen NY and his maternal grandmother Iona Nucifora from Tennesee. He is predeceased by sister Jessica Terpstra and his brother-in-law Martin Gulley, as well as his grandfather James Terpstra Sr.
Family and friends may attend a viewing on March 3rd, 2022, from 2pm -4pm or 7 pm- 9 pm at the Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home at 5068 NY-52 Jeffersonville NY 12748. A celebration of life for Aaron will be Friday March 4th 5:30pm -8:30pm at the White Lake Firehouse in White Lake NY. This will be a dish to pass event. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to White Lake Fire Department.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home Jeffersonville, NY 845-482-4280. For directions or to send condolences please visit stewartmurphyfh.com
BARRYVILLE – A 21-year-old Lake Huntington man, who worked for N.C. Gilbert Tree Service, a tree trimming contractor for NYSEG, was killed when several 50 to100 pound mud mats fell off a cherry picker truck and landed on him. The mats are used for the trucks to park on muddy areas and not sink in.
Sullivan County Undersheriff Eric Chaboty said Aaron Terpstra was stacking up the mats after trimming trees at the Kittatinny Campgrounds in the mid-afternoon last Wednesday, February 23 when the fatal incident occurred.
He was wearing a hardhat, but went into cardiac arrest when he was pulled from under the mats.
Terpstra, who was a White Lake volunteer fireman, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Assisting at the scene were the National Park Service, Highland EMS Ambulance Service and the Yulan Fire Department.
Assisting at the scene were the National Park Service, Highland EMS Ambulance Service and the Yulan Fire Department.
The US Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the fatal accident.
Aaron Michael Terpstra, 22, Kenoza Lake NY, beloved husband, Son, and brother, Passed away unexpectedly on February 23, 2022. Aaron was born to Kim and Jim Terpstra Jr on October 13, 1999 in Middletown NY. Aaron graduated from Sullivan West Central school in 2017. His infectious smile could be seen doing what he loved as a Foreman for NG Gilbert, he loved his co-workers. He also loved his brothers in turn out gear as a very active member of The White Lake Fire Department. Aaron enjoyed the outdoors, he enjoyed anything with a motor, hunting, fishing, shooting and enjoyed hiking with his three dogs, Alley, Malloy and Kamiko.
Surviving is his wife Taylor Gulley Terpstra, his parents Jim JR and Kim Terpstra, His brother James Terpstra, His sister Erika Terpstra. His paternal grandmother Nellie from Goshen NY and his maternal grandmother Iona Nucifora from Tennesee. He is predeceased by sister Jessica Terpstra and his brother-in-law Martin Gulley, as well as his grandfather James Terpstra Sr.
Family and friends may attend a viewing on March 3rd, 2022, from 2pm -4pm or 7 pm- 9 pm at the Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home at 5068 NY-52 Jeffersonville NY 12748. A celebration of life for Aaron will be Friday March 4th 5:30pm -8:30pm at the White Lake Firehouse in White Lake NY. This will be a dish to pass event. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to White Lake Fire Department.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home Jeffersonville, NY 845-482-4280. For directions or to send condolences please visit stewartmurphyfh.com
BARRYVILLE – A 21-year-old Lake Huntington man, who worked for N.C. Gilbert Tree Service, a tree trimming contractor for NYSEG, was killed when several 50 to100 pound mud mats fell off a cherry picker truck and landed on him. The mats are used for the trucks to park on muddy areas and not sink in.
Sullivan County Undersheriff Eric Chaboty said Aaron Terpstra was stacking up the mats after trimming trees at the Kittatinny Campgrounds in the mid-afternoon last Wednesday, February 23 when the fatal incident occurred.
He was wearing a hardhat, but went into cardiac arrest when he was pulled from under the mats.
Terpstra, who was a White Lake volunteer fireman, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Assisting at the scene were the National Park Service, Highland EMS Ambulance Service and the Yulan Fire Department.
Assisting at the scene were the National Park Service, Highland EMS Ambulance Service and the Yulan Fire Department.
The US Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the fatal accident.
Surviving is his wife Taylor Gulley Terpstra, his parents Jim JR and Kim Terpstra, His brother James Terpstra, His sister Erika Terpstra. His paternal grandmother Nellie from Goshen NY and his maternal grandmother Iona Nucifora from Tennesee. He is predeceased by sister Jessica Terpstra and his brother-in-law Martin Gulley, as well as his grandfather James Terpstra Sr.
Family and friends may attend a viewing on March 3rd, 2022, from 2pm -4pm or 7 pm- 9 pm at the Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home at 5068 NY-52 Jeffersonville NY 12748. A celebration of life for Aaron will be Friday March 4th 5:30pm -8:30pm at the White Lake Firehouse in White Lake NY. This will be a dish to pass event. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to White Lake Fire Department.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home Jeffersonville, NY 845-482-4280. For directions or to send condolences please visit stewartmurphyfh.com
BARRYVILLE – A 21-year-old Lake Huntington man, who worked for N.C. Gilbert Tree Service, a tree trimming contractor for NYSEG, was killed when several 50 to100 pound mud mats fell off a cherry picker truck and landed on him. The mats are used for the trucks to park on muddy areas and not sink in.
Sullivan County Undersheriff Eric Chaboty said Aaron Terpstra was stacking up the mats after trimming trees at the Kittatinny Campgrounds in the mid-afternoon last Wednesday, February 23 when the fatal incident occurred.
He was wearing a hardhat, but went into cardiac arrest when he was pulled from under the mats.
Terpstra, who was a White Lake volunteer fireman, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Assisting at the scene were the National Park Service, Highland EMS Ambulance Service and the Yulan Fire Department.
Assisting at the scene were the National Park Service, Highland EMS Ambulance Service and the Yulan Fire Department.
The US Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the fatal accident.
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