John Cobb

1941 - 2023

John Cobb February 25, 1941 - February 26, 2023 John V. Cobb passed away at home on Sunday, February 26, 2023, the day after his 82nd birthday which was spent surrounded by family. John was born in Yakima February 25, 1941, to Virgil and Adrie (Vander Houwen) Cobb. The family moved to Lynden in 1945. John attended Lynden Christian Schools and joined the Army soon after graduating. John married Hattie Holleman (daughter of Nick and Cobie) on September 28, 1962. He is survived by Hattie, son Monty (Wendy) in Shelton, daughter Michele (Rick) Poortinga of Arlington, grandsons Grady (Louise) Poortinga of Everson, and Kyle Poortinga of Arlington.

Always proud of his military service, John was stationed in the US and in Germany after the Berlin Wall Crisis. John was a member of American Legion Post 6 for many years. John and Hattie continued the family livestock hauling business after the passing of his father-in-law, Nick Holleman. Always a lover of all things trucking, John continued driving and dispatching trucks, eventually moving to Everett in 1986 where he retired from Rinker Materials/Associated Sand & Gravel in 2006 after many years as a ready-mix concrete sales rep.

John loved his devoted wife of 60 years who also took care of him at home for the last few years. He loved and enjoyed his kids and grandkids, and they were always willing to help. He enjoyed times with Hattie and the extended family at Cannon Beach, Oregon. He enjoyed their garden, meeting with friends for coffee and just relaxing. He especially loved the water, whether sitting by the creek on the old family farm or at Cannon Beach watching the waves and thinking about the awesome power of our God. John and Hattie attended Everett Christian Reformed Church where John had served on the church council.

John was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law, mother-in-law, brother Robert, sister Mary Ellen Hamstra, brother-in-law Charlie Anderson.

A graveside service was held March 7 in Lynden at Monumenta Cemetery.

If you wish, give to the charity of your choice or to one of the following schools: Everett Christian School (2221 Cedar St Everett, WA 98201), Arlington Christian School (2425 200th St NE Arlington, WA 98223),Ebenezer Christian School (9390 Guide Meridian Road Lynden, WA 98264), or Lynden Christian School (417 Lyncs Drive Lynden, WA 98264).

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.