Hoksbergen, Henrietta (Mrs. Rev. John) 1914-2016

HOKSBERGEN, DEGEEST

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke--Volunteer
Date: 6/5/2017 at 18:12:08

Source: Holland Sentinel (3-13-2016)

Birth: September 18, 1914
Death: March 11, 2016

Henrietta De Geest Hoksbergen, age 101, of Holland, passed away Friday, March 11, 2016 at American House of Holland.

Henrietta was born September, 18, 1914 in Grand Rapids, to Henry and Lena De Geest and was educated in Grand Rapids Christian Schools. In 1938, she married Reverend John Hoksbergen and together they served churches in Valley Springs, South Dakota; Springfield, South Dakota; Herman, Minnesota; and Everly, Iowa. They retired to Holland in 1975. Henrietta was a member of Third Reformed Church, Rachel Circle and Evergreen Commons and a resident of Oak Crest/American House for the past five years.

Henrietta was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend John Hoksbergen in 1993; son, Roger in infancy; and daughter, Lois Jensen in 1979.

Henrietta is survived by her children, grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews and their families.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E 16th St., with Reverend Kent Fry and Reverend William Unzicker officiating. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Third Reformed Church, or Hospice of Holland.