Jack Westerterp, 88 passed away on Saturday morning,March 18th, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones in his daughter's home in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Jack was born on July 30th, 1934, to Julius Westerterp and Elena DeCuire

Jack served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps and received his bachelor's degree from the Florida International University. Soon after, Jack's passion for mechanics lead him to begin instructing aviation mechanics at George T Baker Aviation School, where he took great pride in molding and teaching his students.

On August 10 th , 1957, Jack married the love of his life Lucille Westerterp (Moran) of whom he was married to for 65 years. Together they raised two children; a son, John and a daughter, Catherine.  Jack is preceded in death by his wife Lucille Westerterp, his parents' Julius Westerterp and Elena DeCuire.

Jack is survived by his Son John J Westerterp, his Daughter Catherine E. Carpenter and her Husband Paul Carpenter. His Five Grand Children Christina Ramos and her husband Randell Ramos, Danielle Walters and herhusband Bobby Walters, Timothy Carpenter and his wife Carlee Carpenter, Christopher Carpenter and Leslie Rodriguez and her husband Yoel Rodriguez. His Nine Great Grandchildren McKenzie Malta, Mason Malta, Jaxson Weishaar, Ophelia Walters, Amanda Ramos, Ryan Ramos, Joseph Rodriguez, Ana Rodriguez, and Julie Rodriguez.

After Jack retired, he went back to his childhood passion of living on a Farm, where he raised animals and maintained an orange grove, in Lake Placid, Fl. Jack adored his family and his wife Lucille of 65 years. They also shared a love and devotion to the lord and spent time daily, praying for their beautiful family. Once Lucille began to struggle with her health, he sold the farm and moved to nearby Covered Bridge where he would  spend his days taking care of her. He truly lived his marriage vows in sickness and in health, selflessly caring for her for almost 20 years. His hobbies included a love for music. He shared his love of music with the ministry at St James Catholic Church, as well as within his community. He also loved Art and spent hours painting and drawing on his beautiful back patio in Covered Bridge.

We are going to miss him dearly but realize the joy and love he is feeling being wrapped in the love of our Lord.We also imagine the great love he is sharing with all of his family in heaven especially his wife Lucille and his Mother Elena who passed when he was just 18 months old. We love you dearly, and you will live forever in our hearts.

A funeral mass will be held Saturday April 15 th at 1PM at St, James Catholic Church 3380 Placid View Drive, Lake Placid, FL., with Father Vincent Clemente officiating. Words of comfort to the family can be made by visiting www.scottfuneralservices.com.