Ernest Lynn Kooistra Obituary
We are sad to announce that on June 2, 2024 we had to say goodbye to Ernest Lynn Kooistra in Arlington, Texas, born in Hammond, Indiana. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ernest Lynn Kooistra to show support.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Ernest is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Ernest's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Evelyn Grace Kooistra (Ostrom) and Ernest Kooistra; his grandson Jack Hodge; and his sister-in-law Karen Kooistra. He is survived by: his wife Janine Kooistra (Padgett) of Fort Worth; his son Jamey Hodge (Cathy) of Arlington; his granddaughters, Katie Bodzinski (Eric) and Caroline Dunnett (David); his great grandchildren, Olivia and George; his brother Tommy Kooistra; and his niece Kristin.