Donald Hoekema Sr.

1932 - 2017

Donald Hoekema Sr. obituary, 1932-2017

BORN

1932

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Chapel Lawn Funeral Home - Schererville/Crown Point

8178 Cline Avenue

Crown Point, Indiana

Donald Hoekema Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 11, 2017.

Donald Hoekema Sr. of DeMotte, IN, formerly of Highland, IN age 84, of DeMotte, IN, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2017 with his loving family at his side. Donald was born August 15, 1932 in Munster, Indiana to the late Teake and Julia (Woudstra) Hoekema. Also preceding him in death are five brothers. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 65 years, Dolores (Eriks) Hoekema; children, Donald (Diane) Hoekema, Dale E. (Linda) Hoekema, and Denise Massey; six grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.
After his retirement of 35 years of faithful service for Red Top Trucking, he then owned and operated H&L Trucking Company for over 7 years. He then returned back to work for Globe Roofing in the Sample Department for 7 years. Donald and his wife are active members of Community Christian Reformed Church of Roselawn, where he served three terms as Deacon and served on the finance committee. He loved building birdhouses, gardening and fishing. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 17, 2017 from 10:00 am until the time of funeral services at 1:00 pm, at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home (8178 S. Cline Ave.; Schererville, Indiana 46375) with Pastor Joel Zuidema officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Christian Reformed Church of Roselawn Food Pantry (10498 450 N.; DeMotte, IN 46310). To leave online condolences, please visit www.chapellawnfunerals.com

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January 17, 2017

Judy Hoekema

Sorry to see that Uncle Donny passed. My condolences.

January 16, 2017

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January 16, 2017

Diane Terpstra

Worked with Don at Globe he was the best, he will be missed. Sorry for your loss.

January 15, 2017

Tom and Barbara Hoekema

Very sorry to learn of Uncle Don's passing.

January 15, 2017

jess Aguilera

My condolences go out to the Hoekema family, may he rest in peace

January 15, 2017

Evelyn Hollister Fleeger

So sorry for your loss.

January 14, 2017

Rodney & Donja Ver Steeg

We are sad to hear of Don passing away, but also rejoice that he is in Glory with his Lord & Savior. May you feel God's overwhelming Peace & Comfort as you lay Don to rest.

January 13, 2017

Jill Bruder

Sorry for your loss. I am praying for God's comfort for all of you.

January 12, 2017

Diana Kiel Matthews

May God comfort you during this time.

January 12, 2017

Nancy Kayes

So sorry for your Loss.
My condolence to you and your family

Love
Nancy Kayes

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