My heart is rejoicing that Howard is now with our Heavenly Father. Oh what joy fills my heart to know that he is finally home! "Well done good and faithful servant". My heart is aching for all of you, for the loss of Howard. He loved us all, but his family was so deeply loved by him. May you feel the Lords' presence during your grief, enfolding you in his arms. Hugs

Howard's life was to serve others and Our Triune God is now saying to Howard. "Well done, Good and Faithful servant!!"

Oh how I will miss him.
He was the most Godly man I have ever met. He not only "talked the talk, but walked the walk." My prayers go out to the family as you go through this difficult time, but I am rejoicing for him, as all pain is gone and he is experiencing the most glorious reward he so deserves, in heaven.

From the Bury family and everyone at DGCC, our deepest condolences as well as our greatest joy that Howard now rests with the Lord he loved and served so faithfully. Prayers to all of you for peace and comfort.

My heart breaks 💔 for you all. He was a amazing man and his impact on my life will forever live on in my heart. Sending my love and prayers to you all .

Thank you for your beautiful posts, Jennie, throughout your Dad's health journeys. Howard 's influence on the lives of my family was instrumental to all of us as we navigated through life and sought God's leading. Thank you, Pastor Howard. I can only imagine what your entrance to heaven was like. We will be praying for your family in the coming weeks.

"Whatever you do, do it for the glory of God. " 1Cor. 10:31 That was Howard's life. Jennie, I can see that the gift of words has been passed down to you from your father. We will continue to pray for your beautiful family. We love you all so much.
Love, Ron and Sandy

😘love you all

Beautiful words, Jennie! Your dad was a wonderful man and profoundly touched so many lives, including mine. Praying for comfort, strength, and courage as you face the days ahead. Love you!

Thank you for this beautiful post. My heart is heavy for your family. He was such a good and godly man so encouraging, funny and a delight to be around.... he will be sorely missed. I take comfort in knowing he is home with our King. Pastor Howard you left a beautiful legacy to your children an inheritance no one can take from them, the beauty of knowing and experiencing Jesus which is a treasure to behold! God bless the Hoekstra Family