Dorothy T. “Toots” Hoekstra, age 84, of Kentwood, was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene; parents, Charles and Nellie Zichterman. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Rhonda and Tim Kositzky, Debra Hoekstra; grandchildren, Jeremy and Jennie Holwerda, Amber and Randy Boerema, Kelly and Jim Treadway, Dana and Adam Priestley, Joseph and Paula DeGroot, Sarah Wisniewski-Terrien and Eric Terrien, Elizabeth and Jared Dosenberry; great grandchildren, Breanna, Isaiah, Hudson, Harper, Kaelynn, Grayson, Kerington, Landon, Olivia, Gracie, Gibson, Violet, Carter, Henry, Kaitlyn, Lucas, Cameron; many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friend, Russ. Dorothy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed crocheting and made booties and slippers for all of the grandchildren. She loved to garden and then can the produce from the garden. She was also an expert at making pine cone wreaths for the holidays. Most recently, she loved playing hand and foot, canasta, going out to dinner and spending time with Rhonda, Tim and Ginger. A private family memorial celebrating Dorothy’s life will be held. 

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August 01, 2022 6:49pm
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of Mrs. Hoekstra. I have many fond memories of her especially going over to the Hoekstra House with Rhonda. Rhonda and Deb, I am so sorry for your loss. Know we care.

- Shayne Kingma Underwood

February 05, 2021 2:53am
Great tribute to a great lady. RIP. Hang in there, D. Thoughts and prayers with the rest of the family.

- Jay Flannelly

November 04, 2020 3:51pm
Oh Toots! How I'll miss you! You were my best friend, and my surrogate Mom! I'll miss our coffee talks, and sharing crochet/knitting projects. Rhonda and Deb, you and your family are in my prayers!

- Mary Clark

November 03, 2020 8:15am
Our deepest sympathies to all of Toots’s family and friends. We cherish our times with her over the years. We will miss her very much but we are grateful for having her in our lives.

- Tim and Pattee Bender

November 02, 2020 12:38pm
My sincere condolences to you all. Please know that I am praying for you all. May her memory live on in your hearts.

- Tiffany (friend of Granddaughter Dana)




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