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Edwin Hoogstra Obituary

HOOGSTRA - Mr. Edwin William Hoogstra, age 91, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 10, 2011. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Donald Scott Hoogstra. Edwin will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 65 years, Elizabeth "Betty" Hoogstra; his children, Edwin Jr. and Joyce Hoogstra (Westchester, IL), Donald and Louise Hoogstra, Ronald and Mary Jo Hoogstra (Golf Springs, MS), Pam and Roger Rottschafer; nine loving grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; sister, Pearl and Harris (deceased) Scholten. Funeral services, including committal, will be held Saturday 11:00 a.m. in the chapel at Breton Woods with Pastor Thomas DeVries officiating. The family will greet friends and relatives at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. as well as one hour prior to the service on Saturday at Breton Woods. Interment will be at Robbins Cemetery in Yankee Springs Township. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Calvin Theological Seminary. Zaagman Memorial Chapel

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Published by Grand Rapids Press from Aug. 11 to Aug. 12, 2011.

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August 13, 2011

don
sorry to hear about your father, I just lost my mother last month. the loss of a parent leaves a void in our life's,but through our friends prayers and our strength in our faith we can continue on just as our parents would want.

our prayers and thoughts are with you. tony + sue licata

August 12, 2011

Aunt Betty
Perry and I are so sorry to hear about Uncle Ed. We always enjoyed spending time with him at Thanksgiving. We will miss him dearly. Our prayers are with you and we are sending you hugs. May God be with you and give you peace and comfort you. I'm sorry we can't be at the funeral but we will be there in spirit.

Maxine Battjes

August 12, 2011

Dear Betty,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I fondly remember our time together volunteering in the Withey Guild for Blodget Hospital. I'm presently in the south of France visiting my son, Don, Jr, but will call you when I return later in August.
Fondly,
Maxine Battjes

vickie rick

August 11, 2011

my thoughts and prayers are certainly with you, Betty and your family.
May God comfort your heart.
Vickie
Middleville CRC

Kurt Hastings

August 11, 2011

Hoogstra Family,No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. Kurt & Karen Hastings

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