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Joel Addink Obituary
March 16, 1965 - January 3, 2025
"I have fought the good fight, I have run the race, I have kept the faith,," 2 Timothy 4:7.
Joel William Addink, 59, of Riverside, California passed away on January 3, 2025 in his home with family and friends at his side after a long battle with cancer.
Joel was born March 16, 1965 to John and Betty Addink in Colorado. The family moved to Lincoln, Nebraska where Joel graduated from Lincoln Christian High School. He attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to obtain a bachelor's degree and continued his education at the University of Texas with an MBA.
Joel met his wife, Shirley Starr, in Lincoln and they were married November of 1989. They moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma where their two daughters, Kayli and Summer were born in 1994. In 1995, they moved to Riverside, California. Their son, Andrew Addink, was born in 1998. Joel worked as the CFO of AG Sod Farms for 29 years. He loved his job working for the family business.
Joel loved being a dad! He got involved in his children's sports, helped start a significant youth soccer ministry, and led many small groups that impacted many lives both in his community and at the Grove Community Church. Joel loved spending time with family and friends, running, biking and skiing.
Joel will be deeply missed by his family: wife, Shirley; children Kayli and Matt Flint of Farmington, Maine; Summer and Joshua Deeney and their two children of Anchorage, Alaska; and Andrew and Makenna Addink of Lincoln, Nebraska. He will also be missed by his parents, John and Betty Addink of Riverside, CA and his sisters, Deborah and husband Stuart Spencer of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Melanie and husband Matt Maxwell of Riverside, CA.
A Celebration of Joel's Life will be held at the Grove Community Church,19900 Grove Community Drive, Riverside, CA on January 23, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
A live stream will be available: (link).
Joel's journey can be recounted on CaringBridge.org. He also liked to write. His blog site is: athinkingfaith.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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The Biagi Family. George, Julie, Gia, Angelo, Ali & Missy
January 21, 2025
Dear Addink Family,
We are terribly sorry for your loss. Joel's time here was much too short.
We feel very lucky and grateful to have known him.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
The Biagi Family
George, Julie, Gia, Angelo, Ali & Missy
Jean Dowling
January 14, 2025
Dearest Shirley and Addink family,
We are so sad to see the news of Joel´s passing. We are sure your heart is aching. While it has been years since we have connected we want you to know we have added you to our prayers, uplifting you and your family asking for God´s peace and comfort.
With love,
Bo and Jean (Waddel) Dowling
Lincoln, NE
Jeanne Damhof
January 14, 2025
John and Betty , Sending my sincere condolences . Losing s child is heartbreaking, knowing he is with Jesus is comforting I have shared your loss with the 56 girls . Prayers for all of your family.
Roylene Michels
January 13, 2025
Dear John and Betty, we were saddened to read of the passing of Joel. We had no idea he had cancer. Our hearts go out to you during this very difficult time. We send our love and prayers. Dale and Roylene Michels
David Addink
January 12, 2025
Appreciated how Joel would always take time for a one on one away from the office coffee or lunch whenever I passed through Riverside. David Addink, uncle
Linda Becher Hansen
January 12, 2025
John and Betty,
I am so sorry for your loss. Betty, I think of you often and I will be praying for you and your family. My heart goes out to you!
Linda Becher Hansen
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