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for JOE HOCK
Richard Foster
April 28, 2021
So here I am, in 2021, adding a post to Joe Hock's Memorial Guest Book. I have no idea if this will be read or reach all those that were influenced greatly by this Child of God.
Every time I met or spoke with Joe since meeting him in 1987, he always started with:
"I love you!"
"God Loves You!"
"You are Okay!"
These three short statements have such a deeper meaning collectively. The order is important. Joe showed my soul the importance of loving first... just as Jesus Christ always did first and then He would share the Spiritual Truth! This is true when receiving Christ's love for ourselves and when extending Christ's love to others.
Joe's gift to me is lived every day. His Spiritual understanding of our souls and our inner psychological workings is unmatched. I continue to this day to have conversations with Joe... he remains to be my guardian angel of truth! I can only hope to fulfil his legacy in this broken world!
So Joe...
Man, I Love You!
God Truly Loves You and Blessed your time here on earth to share your unwavering Faith and Service to God's children!
And... you are more than just okay... Thank you for being YOU!
Thank you to Joe's family for sharing him with us! Poppy, Pam, Jayna and Judy and extended family, my heart remains ever so grateful!
Those of us that received help from Joe are in a very unique group of people. Our eyes were opened to see! I would love the opportunity to talk with others who also received this perspective. Feel free to reach out to me at [email protected].
July 19, 2012
Dear Poppy,Pam,Jayna, and Judy. I was so sorry for your loss and sorry I was not in town to attend Joe's funeral. Joe and the people of St. Mark's when he was pastor there helped guide my brothers, Craig & Kent, and I through those turbulent adolescent years and set us on the path to become mature Christians. My grandson Ethan met Joe last year at Touchmark and I told Ethan if he saw Joe again to thank him for marrying George and I in 1970, or he would not be here. I also told him to be sure to take him a package of Juicy Fruit Gum! Poppy, you and Joe were special people who touched our lives along the way and we were blessed to know you both. With Fondest memories and Deepest Sympathy, Becky Medcalf Vascellaro
Marvin Northcutt
July 12, 2012
I knew Joe all through college and seminary,we shared lots of laughs and good times..appreciate his faith and his ministry to persons in the spirit of Jesus--marvin northcutt
July 12, 2012
Dear Elrose: So sorry I couldn't come to the memorial service today. My Royce had a medical procedure at 2:00. I am so glad I wrote that story about Joe and his brothers in the Sooner Spirit! He loved it so. Am thinking of you this evening. I was sorry to hear about Norman also. Was glad you brought her to the Central Reunion. Much love, Joann Skinner Winters.
Sidney Ford
July 12, 2012
Dear Poppy and family,
We knew Joe from Spencer UMC and always admired his intellect and his compassion. We are sorry for your loss.
Ken and Sidney Ford
Nancy Wheeler Pinkerton
July 12, 2012
Jayna, so very sorry about your dad....my mom and day loved your folks dearly and are saddened by the loss and having missed the memorial today. Much love, thoughts and prayers. Nancy Wheeler Pinkerton
Vicki Pollock
July 12, 2012
I sought counseling from Joe in the early '80's. An Aunt and a Sister also saw him. He was a sweet soul. Have thought of him many times over the years.
Tiffine Montgomery
July 12, 2012
Poppy and Family...Im so sorry for your lose, my prayers and thoughts will be with you.
Pat Hensley
July 12, 2012
I am so blessed that God caused our paths to cross. There was one day in particular that I believe Joe was my angel. He helped lead me thru a rough patch and I've never forgotten the fact that he dropped everything he had on his calendar that day to be there for me. See you on the otherside my brother.
Tom Fowler
July 12, 2012
Our family has lost a very dear friend.
wesley williamson
July 12, 2012
we have lost a good man and a good friend
Mary Ann Balenseifen/Morgan
July 12, 2012
Joe always was someone I looked to for many years for spiritual comfort and inspiration.Then I lost touch with him and around 6 months ago had reconnected with him on the strangest of places...Facebook...We once again had great conversations. He wanted to write a book and our conversations were lengthy. Sometimes there are those human beings that even the most eloquent of words do not do them justice. This is one of those times. I just send this to the family with the heartfelt knowing that Joe lives on in spirit with the creator of all things and within this I find great comfort.
Linda Dickinson
July 11, 2012
Joe Hoch had a way of making people feel special. He would talk with strangers and friends alike, and he was very entertaining. One night, years ago at a family gathering, he was very kind to me; he made me feel special. He was a good man and a caring soul. My heartfelt condolences to his lovely wife, Poppy, their children and grandchildren.
Paul Renfrow
July 11, 2012
Joe played a very special role in my life. He was my pastor as a teenager, married us 30 years ago, preached Karen's mom's funeral and was a life coach and mentor to me. I will miss him greatly.
Tony Sellars
July 11, 2012
So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was such a positive and uplifting presence. And what a great sports fan! I know he is with the saints today.
Pam Henry
July 11, 2012
My mentor, Joe Hock, is now running across the golden fields of Heaven. I will miss our talks and Joe's prayers. God bless Joe's beloved Poppy, daughters and family. Joe once told me that he was a Minister or a Pastor, not a Preacher. Joe ministered to and helped everyone he could on this Earth. We shall not see his like again. God Bless, Pam Henry
Stacey Drake Harness
July 11, 2012
I have wonderful memories of the Hock family when Joe pastored the church in Davis. It has been such a blessing to catch up with him via facebook. My prayers go out to the entire family. Joe was a special gift and will be missed by all.
Rhonda Baldwin
July 11, 2012
This is one of the many precious emails that I and many have received from Joe over the years...I thought the first couple paragraphs of this email from Joe was very appropriate to share.
"Memories of who I am? All I can say is, I am a child of God and the same is true of you. One of my church members in Davis, Duane Duck, once told me I was nothing but an alley fighter in a pulpit robe. All my fighting now is for the sake of everyone. Christ has shown me another way to handle problems of others and of mine."
"A brother minister once asked me, "Joe, what is it like being out of the ministry?" I hope he meant not serving a local congregation. Asking me to stop ministering to the needs of God's children is like asking me to stop breathing."
Joe in 1938
Rhonda Baldwin
July 11, 2012
Joe I will miss our talks on the telephone and the many emails always filled with incredible stories and pictures. You were truly an inspiration to all those that were fortunate enough to know you. My prayers go Poppy and the rest of your family. Joe is truly missed....
Annell Thompson
July 11, 2012
I know many will miss Joe and our prayers go out to Poppy and their family. He was a great pastor!
Debbie Farley Smith
July 11, 2012
To The Joe Hock Family,
We know that Joe's passing will not only leave a void in your lives, but in the hearts of all those who knew him.
May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time.
Tara Bergsten
July 11, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to you Jayna and your family during this difficult time.
July 11, 2012
Hey Dad, your picture looks great. Love you always. Pam
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