Barbara Jean Hoekstra, 67, of Castle Rock, went to heaven on April 1, 2014. She was born to the late John and Helen Sayers on June 8, 1946. Barbara graduated from La Mirada High School and received a master's degree from Cal State Fullerton. She married Ed Hoekstra on February 13, 1971 and lived in La Mirada, California until 2010 where they retired and moved to Castle Rock, Colorado. Barbara was a high school counselor for 29 years where she made a difference in young people's lives. She was an active member in the church and in the church choir. She is survived by her loving husband, Ed, of Castle Rock; her daughter and son-in-love Sharon and Russell Lowery, of Sacramento, California; her son and daughter-in-love David and Kara Hoekstra of Castle Rock, Colorado. She also is survived by eight grandchildren, Phillip, Sarah, Ruth, Paul, Mary and Ben Lowery; Abigail and Ryan Hoekstra. Funeral arrangements are being made by Olinger Funeral Home. A Memorial service will be held on April 5th, 10 a.m. at Grace Chapel Church, 935 Evalena Rd, Castle Rock 80108. Following the service, a small lunch will be held. The burial will be held on Monday, April 7, 2014 at 9:15am at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado.. Memorial donations can be made in Barbara's name to: www.prayinghandsranch.org/in_memory_of.cfm
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