Nick leaves happy memories of his love for the South and the Coast. Always sad after a long battle and know how he will be greatly missed.

Posted by Jillian and Dick Jardine on July 11, 2023

You were the sort of man we believed would live on forever,a tower of a man in both your professional life and personal life. You will be missed. Our thoughts and love are with you Liz Much love

Posted by Sue French on July 6, 2023

So saddened to hear of Nick’s death this morning and send my love and very deepest sympathy to you all on the loss of a beloved husband, father and grandfather - I remember him so fondly as a house surgeon at Kew Hospital (many years ago), striding down the long corridor, his white coat flapping behind him, his stethoscope swinging - always racing from one patient to the next, so passionate and dedicated to his profession. May you rest in peace Nick.

Posted by Diana Bonisch on July 4, 2023

Dear family I was shocked to hear of Dr Terpstra's death just now. He was my fathers docter in Invercargill eventually at Rowena Jackson Retirement Home until he died. My father was not the easiest person. To me anyway, and living in Roxburgh things were not always easy which Dr Nick realised. His care, sensitivity and going beyond duty has never been forgotten. Lovely lovely man Liz Black Roxburgh

Posted by Elizabeth Black on July 4, 2023

We were shocked and saddened to read of Nick's (Terpie) death. He was our family Doctor for nearly 38 years, seeing us through so many difficult times. Always ready with a smile and a listening ear. What a tragic loss to the medical world, he will be missed so much. Our deepest sympathy to Liz and family. Brian & Helen Hotton & Family. Invercargill.

Posted by Helen & Brian Hotton on July 4, 2023

Farewell Nick from your colleagues in the south. You were the giant in our ranks, and your patients have missed you badly. It was so sad they did not have the opportunity to say farewell when you left us. What a sod of a condition you had, but we are glad you are not suffering any longer May God bless your family and give them the strength to manage without you.

Posted by Bruce Mckerchar on July 4, 2023

Nick was our family doctor here in Invercargill and as a family we are grateful for the exceptional care he provided to three generations of our family. We are very sorry to hear of Nicks passing please accept our deepest sympathy at this sad time.

Posted by Sonia Payne on July 3, 2023