David “Dave” Warren Hofstra

David “Dave” Warren Hofstra, age 79, of Jenison, formerly of South Holland, IL and Roseland, IL, was called to his heavenly home on  Tuesday, February 21, 2017.  Dave graduated from Chicago Christian High School and was a 3rd generation baker in Hofstra’s Bakery. Following his retirement from the bakery, he was head custodian at Illiana Christian High School for 10 years. He had a passion for the game of baseball. His love of the game led him to coach at South Holland Little League, Babe Ruth League, and Illiana Christian High School. Above all, Dave was a wonderful husband, dad, grandpa, friend, and mentor to many baseball players, including his grandson, Bo Hofstra. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister and brother-in-law, Lorraine (Arkema) and Jake Stoub. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife and soulmate of 58 years, Ahleen (Terpstra); children, Dale and Lyndi Hofstra (Adam, and Scot Kveton), Don and Lori Hofstra (Hallie, and Bo), Joy and Matt Adrianson (Aaron); sister, JoAnn Stob and the late Howard Stob; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Harvey Terpstra and the late Lavergne, Alice and the late Gordon Otter, Esther Rayburn, Carol and Richard Jones, Shirley and Jim Davidson; special nephew, Lowell Otter; many other nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday 11 am at Peace Christian Reformed Church, 833 E. 168^th St. South Holland, IL, with Rev. Richard Zekveld officiating.  Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday from 4-8 pm at Smits De Young-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162^nd St., South Holland, IL and on Saturday from 10-11am at the church prior to the service.  A memorial service will also be held on Monday 11 am at Baldwin Street Christian Reformed Church, 2101 Baldwin St., Jenison, MI, with a visitation prior to the service from 10-11 am at the church.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Illiana Christian High School Athletic Department or to an organization of one’s choice.