Barbara Hoekzema

I was a friend of Barb during and after high school for a short time. Jim was my biology partner in high school. Good memories of both of them.

Jim and family. So sorry to hear of Barbs passing. Praying for peace and strength for you. Brother Bob I know will stay close. Blessings
Ted Etheridge

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief and the memories and laughs shared with you precious mother provide you comfort and joy! My prayers are with you all.

To the best grandma in the entire world, thank you for everything. You were the most positive, caring, and selfless person I have ever met and I already miss you so much. I will never forget all the things we did from going out to dinner, shopping, you taking me to all these different zoos, the everglades water boat ride, and so much more. I will never forget those memories. I remember when I was leaving Florida a couple years ago and she looked at me and told me that her and Poppy would...

Thinking of your entire family as you celebrate Barb's life... May you smile as you remember those tender moments that will stay with you forever, may you laugh at some of those hilarious stories of Barb showing her wild side, and may you be comforted knowing that she left her footprints here on earth and in so many hearts, mine included! Love to all.... Amanda

My sweet mama, the best mom in the entire world has left us to embrace her Heavenly Father who she loved so much. She selflessly loved and cared for me as I was growing up, and then became my best friend and confidante as I grew older and married. We shared many laughs, tears, memories and of course many glasses of wine. In the last few weeks before she went to the hospital she was happy and healthy and we would dance and sing to songs after our dinners at home. I couldn’t have loved her...