Bob HOEKSTRA

Bob Hoekstra Bob Hoekstra passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Thursday, November 6, 2008. Beloved husband of the former Margaret Talbot. Loving father of Kim and her husband Dale Robinson, Tim Hoekstra and his wife Tracey, and Joan and her husband Jerry Callahan. Cherished grandfather of Elisha, Adam, Andrew, Christopher, Benjamin, Julia, Aiden and the late Gabriele. Dear brother of John Hoekstra and his wife Harmke, Audrey Gordon, Anne Vellinga and Jenny Fretz. Visitation was held at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, 166 Bruce St. North, Durham on Saturday from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm and Sunday from 2-4 pm and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service was held at the Revealed Word Tabernacle, Allan Park on Monday morning at 11 am. Pastor Dan Olsen officiated and Valerie Keeble played the piano. The congregation sang, “In the Sweet By and By,” “When We See Christ” and “Amazing Grace.” Sarah Graham sang, “Be Not Afraid,” and Paul Callahan, Jerry Callahan and Sarah Graham sang, “O Come, Angel Band.” Joan Callahan played, “How Great Thou Art.” Words of remembrance were given by Tim Hoekstra. The flower bearers were Adam Hoekstra, Andrew Callahan, Chris Hoekstra, Ben Callahan, Julia Hoekstra and Elisha Robinson. The pallbearers were Dale Robinson, Jerry Callahan, Mike Champagne, Jeff Flanagan, Rod Kroeplin and Bernie Wagner. Interment was held at Durham Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.