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Millie Hoekstra went home into glory on January 21, 2024. She passed peacefully at the Chatham-Kent Hospice with her family by her side. Born in Chatham, Ontario 81 years ago to Herman and Florence Catherine Koning (Hunt). Beloved wife, for over 61 years to Bill Hoekstra. Loving mother to Tracy and Andy Sypkes, Cheryl Wolting and the late Tim Wolting (2023), Kelley and David Lightfoot. Proud grandmother of Jillian and Kevin Sypkes, Meredith and Alexandra Wolting, Wyatt and Payton Lightfoot. Millie was the eldest of five children, of whom two brothers survive; David Koning and his wife Willie of London and Peter Koning and the late Annie (1982) of Chatham. A sister Catherine DeHaan (1987) and a brother Harry (2013) pre-deceased. A brother-in-law Andrew DeHaan and a sister-in-law Pam Koning also survive. She is also a sister-in-law to Bill’s ten siblings. Jack and Ann Hoekstra, Shirley and Frank Singor, Andy and Millie (2016) Hoekstra, Tina and Pete Schenk, Cecile and Gerry (2023) VanDerVeen, Sara and Cor (2023) Vreughdenhil, Gerald and Regina Hoekstra, Pete (2001) and Rolina Hoekstra, Bill Hoekstra and Jean (2015), Mickie Hoekstra.
Millie was a determined and creative woman with many skills, talents and interests which she shared with many. She sewed for others, herself, her family and her church. Her most magnificent creations were the wedding dresses she made for her three daughters. As the family historian, she loved sharing her heritage through scrapbooking and making cards which she affectionately created to send encouraging thoughts to others. She was a caregiver and mentor to countless children as a home daycare provider. She was a musical innovator and devoted years of her life to the music ministry of Calvary Church, directing musicals, choirs and playing the piano. Millie was an amazing cook and was always trying new recipes from a variety of cultures. Her gift of hospitality created an atmosphere in her home which provided meals and entertainment, bringing many people together. Family dinners were always an incredible feast. Nothing made her happier than to have a table full of family or friends enjoying a meal that she had prepared.
As a faithful woman of God, Millie was an active member of Calvary Church and the Coffee Break Program. Always positive, throughout her many health struggles, her motto in life was biblically inspired by the words in Philippians 4:6, ‘Do not be anxious about anything’. Millie was loved by everyone who had the pleasure of getting to know her including the new friends she met at the Active Lifestyle Centre. Memorial donations may be directed to the Chatham Kent Hospice or Calvary Christian Reformed Church Chatham. Funeral visitation will be on Wednesday January 24, 2024 from 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 at Chatham Calvary Christian Reformed Church at the corner of Victoria Avenue and Barthe Street. A funeral service will be held at the church on Thursday January 25 at 10:30. Refreshments to follow. Burial will take place after the refreshments. Burial to follow at Maple Leaf Cemetery.
2024
Life Transitions Burial and Cremations Service Inc
Death notice for the town of: Chatham, Province: Ontario
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