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Neal Anthony Kooistra

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Neal Kooistra Obituary

KOOISTRA, Neal Anthony, 27, of Odessa, went home to be with his Lord January 4, 2009. He was born November 14, 1981, in Charleston, S.C. He was a 1999 graduate of the Sickles High School inaugural class and the Most Improved Player on the Gryphons football team his senior year. He graduated from the University of South Florida in 2005, with a bachelor' s degree in Computer Engineering. He was employed at Success Sciences as a database administrator. He leaves behind many who loved and will miss him. He is survived by his parents, Chuck and Belinda Kooistra; his brother, Jeromy; and extended family members and friends. Neal' s family will receive friends 2-3 p.m., with a celebration of his life at 3 p.m., Saturday, January 10, at Blount Curry Carrollwood Chapel. Flowers will be accepted, or donations can be made to The Shepherd' s Chapel, P.O. Box 416, Gravette, Ark., 72736. "Son, you had a heart of gold. We miss you very much and will love you forever. We know you are in a happy place now, and we will see you again someday." - Your loving father, mother and brother.

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Published by TBO.com on Jan. 8, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Neal Kooistra

42 Entries

Bugatti 123

January 20, 2009

Unfortunately I did not gey to know you very well but I'm sure that you would have been a great guy to know and talk to. My condolences to his family and friends and I cannot bear to imagine what you have been through this month, I respect you all for what you would have and will of done for Neal. Thank You.

Joe

January 20, 2009

Boss, never spoke to you before. But your presence in the MHA was a comforting one. Knowing you were there gave us knowledge that we were in good hands. Very good hands

RIP, Neal

pigsticker

Christy Rodarte

January 12, 2009

I always knew Neal as 'Denzin' on CyberNations and he was a very cool guy and was honest in all his dealings. He set the tone for his alliance as a group of honorable and trustworthy people and that legacy speaks well of him. My condolences to his family on the loss of someone who was surely a neat person.

M Normandin

January 11, 2009

I will miss Neal. I am still a little shocked about this. I remember Neal as a child running around grandma's yard. Neal seemed to be a great and wonderful young man, liked and loved by many. I wish I had gotten to know him better over the years. You will truly be missed, Neal.

Taylor Schaberg

January 11, 2009

Its been a while since we talked Neil man. Its Taylor Schaberg from Van Dyke Farms. Well now your with the father man, rest in peace. My wife and I send prayers to you and the family.

Chris Reffett

January 10, 2009

Denzin, you were always a good friend on Cybernations. May your soul find peace.

Daniel Carrozzi

January 10, 2009

I, like many others knew Neal as Denzin, from the online game Cybernations. He is greatly missed and my condolences go out to you, he is and always will be in our hearts and minds as a extraordinary individual.

Gunblade

Philip Roberge

January 10, 2009

Neil,
You were a friend and mentor to me when I first got involved with MHA. You took the time to go that extra step to help out. Your leadership and guidance will be missed. You are a blessed child of God and now sit by his side. Peace.

Josh(PEATY) Peat

January 10, 2009

Denzin, I never will forget the amount of things you have done for me, and i really hope where ever you are now you are happy.
I also wish the best to the whole of the Kooistra family.

Dave Harrington

January 10, 2009

I hope in some small way, the tributes from those who knew Neal as Denzin (like I did) will be a comfort to his family, knowing that Neal touched the hearts of so many people around the world.

Deep Blue C

ThinkPurple

January 10, 2009

Though I did not know him personally, I regret the missed chance of getting too. Neal, you left way too soon! I hope wherever you are, you are happy now.

Jason Rodriguez

January 10, 2009

I knew Neal (Denzin) from the interenet (Cybernations). I wanted to say that I am truly sorry for your loss. Neal touched many, he will be missed by all. My prayers go out to Neal's family and all that knew him.

Michel Everts

January 10, 2009

I remember the fun we had with Neal (Denzin) on skype, and the fun we both had with him trying to say Dutch things. I will miss you Denzin........
o/
Sitethief from the Netherlands

AvengerNL

January 10, 2009

Neal,

knew you from the internet, but you were an awesome guy. You were one of the main reasons I liked hanging out with the MHA and I loved talking to you.

You will be missed.

David Morgan

January 9, 2009

A tragic loss that is felt by by many, across the CyberNatons and Earth.

To have touched so many in his short time in this world is a tribute to the kind of person he was.

He will be missed.

Sebrina and Family

January 9, 2009

Wow... There is no words that can express the heart felt sorrow accross the world for "Denzin". It is truely a terrible loss.

To Neal's Parents,

There is no greater loss then that of your child. It is truely the hardest thing any parent could endure. I too have lost a child. Be strong and hold together each day will get a little a better. There will never be a day you don't think of him. Hold tight the great memories.

To the rest of the Family

Be strong for each other together everyone will make it thru this.

Many Prayers
Medtech

Allen Gilbert

January 9, 2009

I never got to know Denzin personally, but I always did enjoy what he posted on the CyberNations forums. My condolences goes out to his family and friends in getting through this tough period.

AAlumni

January 9, 2009

I, too, knew him from a game we played on the net. He will be terribly missed. My thoughts and prayers go to his family.

Tyler (Dragunis) Austin

January 9, 2009

Neal,

You were a great person. I knew you only as Denzin of the Mostly Harmless Alliance on an internet site called Cybernations, but I spoke to you many times. You helped me from the beginning and worked very hard for the alliance. It hurts to know I will no long be able to speak to you. I may have only known you through an internet messaging board, but I considered you a good friend, and overall a great person.

My condolences to your family and friends and whoever else may be feeling the effects of your passing.

R. I. P., Neal.

Ananya C

January 9, 2009

Like so many, I knew you as Denzin. I knew you since the day you started in MHA, and saw you grow within the alliance. You were one of my favourite leaders not only in the alliance, but in the game. You will forever be embedded in our hearts in RL as well as CN.

My condolences to your family and friends who knew you in RL.

- Gamerz

Joey Montgomery

January 9, 2009

Best wishes to the family, you are in my prayers. Neal was a great guy, and a great friend.

Dave Brown

January 9, 2009

I'm sorry for the passing of Neal Anthony. I know him from CyberNations, I'd like to send my condolensces to his family.

His passing is only brough about by great joy in that he is now with the lord.

R.I.P. and God bless.

Joey Gijbels

January 9, 2009

Dear Kooistra family,
My sincere condoleances to you and all of those who personally knew Neal. I'm at a loss of words, I don't know what to say.
I've gotten to know him, be it for a very short period of time, via an online game (CyberNations). He was one of the kindest and caring people I've met so far and I see his passing as a great loss to the world. I wish I could have known him better.
Take care Denzin.

Joey Gijbels aka Blepo

Dark Fox Demon

January 9, 2009

Words cannot describe my sadness. Denzin has always been a close friend, a great leader, a compassionate person, a dedicated MHA member, the light in forest for everyone. I am so happy to have known you and my condelences go out to your family

Jeff Jackson

January 9, 2009

I send your family prayers for strength during this trying time. While his time here with us was short he has made an amazing impact on many. He will be strongly missed, and never forgotten.

o/ Denzin may you find peace my friend

Carly Schaps

January 9, 2009

RIP Neal.

I, like many others, knew you as Denzin. You were one of my favorite leaders and favorite members of the MHA. I always enjoyed talking to you OOC and looked forward to dealing with you more in the future.

My condolences to your family and others lucky enough to know you in RL.

- Duncan King

Kristin Kelley

January 9, 2009

I have many fond memories of Neal. I am very saddened by the news of his passing. He was a wonderful person! My thoughts and prayers are with his family! He will be missed!

Matt "Zapp" Cruz

January 9, 2009

o/ Denzin

I talked to Neal at length online several timesand I'm absolutely floored by this news. A kind soul that will be missed on this Earth. May God grant the Kooistra family peace and grace.

James Johnson

January 9, 2009

I knew Neal Anthony Kooistra as Denzin. He has been a fellow leader, a fellow MHA member and more importantly a great friend. Words cannot describe the sadness I'm feeling. Neal meant a great deal to me. He has helped me through some tough times in my life, and while I never met him in person, I considered him one of my best friends.

The fact that people from around the globe are paying their respects to Neal is a testiment to his character. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, his family.

Russ Black

January 9, 2009

My prayers and well wishes are with your family. Neal was an amazing man and one of my dearest friends. The world is a sadder place for his passing.

May Peace be with you.

Mike (AirMe) Borrelli

January 9, 2009

o/ Denzin

Your loss hit the CN community hard. I know I was floored when I found out. You were a great guy and I always enjoyed dealing with you. It's sad we lived so close and never got together. Good luck where you are going and thanks for being a friend.

Kelley Gradert

January 9, 2009

Such a good person, he will truly be missed by so many of us.

My condolences on your loss, and may he find peace.

Jason Silvert

January 9, 2009

I've know Neal a very short time, relatively speaking, but I consider him a friend. We had some amazing late night talks and we shared an eerily similar view of the world.

My condolences to his family and best wishes.

Jason (he knew me as Kevin McDonald)

Mark Didiano

January 9, 2009

Chuck - Please accept our deepest sympathy. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark & Jeanne Didiano
AIST

Bilal Yasin

January 9, 2009

Neal, for all the time i have known you you have always been a rock. Someone to rely on, you have have always given selfless service. I an proud to have known you and the world is poorer with your passing.

"Now cracks a noble heart. Good night sweet prince And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest"

Aditya Trehan

January 9, 2009

Farewell Neal, CN wont be the same without you.

o/ Denzin

Tom Peryam

January 9, 2009

I never met Neal in person, but I got to know him quite well over the internet. He will be very missed by all whose lives he touched.

Trey Butcher

January 9, 2009

My sincere an heartfelt sympathies to Neals friends and family. He was a joy to know and will be missed by many. The Cybernations online community is a darker for his loss.

Peace friend.

Michael Benincasa

January 9, 2009

Dear Kooistra family,
I had the pleasure of getting to know your son and brother. He was always very personal, and I enjoyed having conversations with him. He seemed to be a very caring and loving person, and I am deeply remorseful for our loss. I say our, because I considered Neal a great friend, even if we had only met through the computer. I'm sure he's at rest now, and want you to know that he will be sorely missed.

Mike

Gregory Floyd

January 8, 2009

Words can not express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. I have valued his friendship, kindness and thoughtfulness, and will sorely miss our time gaming together. Neal will be held deeply in our memories.

My thoughts and prayers are with you. With love and sympathy.

Andrew Wilson

January 8, 2009

I would like to send a prayer to the entire Kooistra family. Neal was one of the most humble people I've had the pleasure of knowing and he will be missed. R.I.P #60

Leslie Palmer

January 8, 2009

Dr. Lennon and Staff, You are in our prayers,we loved Neal and your family

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