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Robert Hoekstra Obituary
"For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain."
It is with great sadness, but with great rejoicing that we announce that our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Pastor Bob Hoekstra, has gone home to be with the Lord on December 20th, 2011. Pastor Bob loved the Lord and His word and served the Lord faithfully for over 44 years in ministry. Bob's unwavering faith, and ministering heart were used by the Lord to bear much fruit to the very end of his life here on earth. The many lives he touched are countless, and he will be greatly missed by family, friends and fellow ministry partners. "Well done, good and faithful servant." To God be the glory! Service information - www.livinginchrist.org
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Chaplain Linda Vecchiarelli
March 19, 2012
Thank you Pastor Bob for your faithful ministry to the incarcerated. As Senior Chaplain for the Denver Women's Correctional Facility, we had the privilege of having you and Matt speak to the women. It was a beautiful evening, one that ministered deeply to the women, and healed hearts through compassion. I know that the Lord is enjoying sweet fellowship with you!
Randy DeLongy
January 6, 2012
I thank God for Pastor Bob. He kept me in close touch with the Lord as I would start each day with his daily devotional. I would often print them out and take them to work so they could be read and would pass them on to family and friends, saved and unsaved alike. I know though, by his word, some WERE saved and those that were already saved grew in their walk with the Lord. We will dearly miss him.
Randy DeLongy
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.
Scott Thompson
December 29, 2011
I thank God for Pastor Bob who continually blessed my heart when reading his daily devotionals and listening to his many tapes expounding the life and ministry of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. His deep humility and steadfast faith in our Lord revealed God's precious and vital grace in His servant. Pastor Bob's life exemplified Jesus Christ living in and through him to touch so many lives in an eternal way and always giving the glory to God in Christ. Thank you Pastor Bob for touching my heart in this very special way. May the love of God in Christ comfort his precious wife and family during this time. Until we all meet again in His Kingdom, Glory be to God and thanks for his special servant Pastor Bob Hoekstra.
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Rosalie Hanley
December 24, 2011
Pastor Bob was a dear family friend who saw this family thru the most difficult time we ever had. We will miss knowing he is on earth, but will look forward to seeing him in heaven one day. Our sympathy to the family. Our love and prayers are with you. Rosalie Hanley and Family
mary ann roberts
December 24, 2011
Pastor Bob's ministry goes on as lots of us read his devotionals each day. Many of our lives have been changed through his wonderful ministry !
He 'finished well" !
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