Obituary: Hoitink, William

Age 95

Wed., Feb. 20, 2013

HOITINK, William (Age 95) Passed away February 16, 2013.

Bill was born May 7, 1917 in Elk, WA to Stephan and Stoffelina Hoitink.

He was preceded in death by his wife Louise in 1992; sisters Dena Ehler and Mae Baker; brothers John, Arnold and Steve Hoitink.

He is survived by sons Skip (Kathy) of Depot Bay, OR and William (Elaine) of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren Tami Hoitink of Spokane, Melissa Farrar, William C. Hoitink, Jr., Christopher Hoitink, all of Atlanta, GA; seven great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

Bill served in the navy in WWII aboard the USS Marcus Island.

He worked at Crystal Laundry and Deaconess Hospital Laundry until he retired.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 23rd at 1 PM at the Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan, Spokane Valley, WA.

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