Henry-HOEKSTRA-Obituary

Henry R. HOEKSTRA

Grand Rapids, Michigan

1925 - 2018

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HOEKSTRA, Henry R. "Softly and Tenderly Jesus is calling" - Come Home - Come Home. Henry your "weary" is over. It's time for you to come home for behold I have prepared a place for you. In the early hours of September 15, 2018 Henry R. Hoekstra willingly answered his Lord's invitation. Henry was...

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P-61 Black Widow Night Fighter, like the one Hank flew in during WWII.

I have many fond memories of Henry and here are some of them.

He loved playing softball and was a regular on his church team.

I lived with Henry at his parent's home when I went to Calvin College. By then Hank was well into his construction business. Hank liked to sleep in and his mother had to resort to threats to get him to wake up. Her favorite threat was: Hank, the cement truck is here! This usually worked.

Hank was very generous to me and in my sophomore year, he...

So grateful to have had the opportunity to reconnect w Uncle Hank this past year! Such a kind and warm hearted man. He shall be missed! Sending love and light to your way today dad. Love to all. Carin.

So sorry. We are unable to attend the memorial service tomorrow. Our condolences to Burt and family in the loss of your dear brother Henry.