Henrietta M. Weeks, known to family and friends as Terri, passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on February 26, 2026, after a prolonged struggle with cancer. She was receiving care at St. John’s Lutheran Home in Albert Lea, Minnesota, when she died.
Funeral services are scheduled for March 5, 2026, at 14:00 at the Hollandale Christian Reformed Church, officiated by Pastor Wendell Davelaar. Following the service, she will be laid to rest at the Hollandale Cemetery. Visitation will occur one hour prior to the service, starting at 13:00.
Terri was born on January 27, 1942, to Reinder and Louise (DeBoer) Boverhuis near Platte, South Dakota. At the age of two, her family relocated to Hollandale, Minnesota, where she was baptized and confirmed at the Hollandale Christian Reformed Church. Terri attended Hollandale Christian School, shaping her early years in a community that would remain significant throughout her life.
In 1965, Terri married Lyle T. Weeks in Kansas City, Missouri. The couple welcomed their daughter, Kim Renae, in 1967. Following their divorce, Terri and Kim moved to Rock Valley, Iowa, and later to Pella, Iowa, to ensure Kim received the educational support she required. During this period, Terri worked as a house parent in the schools, demonstrating her commitment to nurturing those around her.
After their time in Iowa, Terri and Kim settled in Austin, Minnesota, where she managed an apartment complex for several years. Eventually, they returned to Hollandale to be closer to family.
Terri had a passion for gardening, fishing, and enjoying the outdoors. She also played cards enthusiastically and was deeply involved in prison ministry as a pen pal, providing encouragement and support to students in their faith journeys. Known as a devoted mother, Terri was a tireless advocate and caregiver for Kim, ensuring she received the best possible education and healthcare.
She is survived by her daughter, Kim Renae; sisters Grace (Dean) Bos and Marlene Passow; brother Harold Boverhuis; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Terri also leaves behind close friends who were like family, including Mark and Deanna and their family.
Terri was preceded in death by her parents, Reinder and Louise; sister Jennie Eekhoff; and brothers Bernard, Howard, and Ralph Boverhuis. She also mourned the loss of her sisters-in-law, Marian, Connie, and Jean Boverhuis, as well as several nieces and nephews.
The family expresses profound gratitude to the caregivers at St. John’s for their exceptional support during Terri’s stay. They also thank the hospice team for their compassionate care and the love shown by friends and neighbors, particularly Crystal and Bernie Drenth, for their frequent visits and support.
In lieu of flowers, Terri requested that memorial contributions be directed to the Hollandale Christian School, a cause close to her heart. Her family hopes to honor her memory with the same love and care she so generously shared throughout her life.