Hoekstra, Travis William

Travis William Hoekstra, 30, a resident of Davenport, formerly of Cedar Rapids, passed away Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, in his home. There will be a service to remember Travis' life at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Burial will immediately follow the service in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation is planned for 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday.

Travis is survived by his parents, Sandy (Scott) Ashley and Bill (Jan) Hoekstra, all of Cedar Rapids; sister, Alyssa, and brother, Trent; grandmother, Helen Hoekstra of Richland, Iowa; uncle, Tom Hoekstra of Richland, Iowa; and aunt, Terri Olson and family of San Diego, Calif. Also surviving are uncles, R.J. Ashley and David Ashley and families, and aunt, Susan Stevenson. He is also survived by his beloved dogs, Floyd and Marley.

Travis was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frieda and John Wilmoth and Claire (Pudge) Hoekstra.

Travis Hoekstra was born Nov. 5, 1981, in Iowa City, Iowa, the proud son of Bill and Sandy (Wilmoth) Hoekstra. He attended Jefferson High School and received his A.A. degree from Kirkwood Community College. Travis enjoyed cooking and was working as a chef.

He enjoyed music, movies, documentaries, reading, and spending time with his dogs.

He loved and was deeply loved by his family.

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In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in honor of Travis' name to the City of Cedar Rapids Off-leash Dog Park, 3601 42nd St. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402.

Published Jan. 7 and 8, 2012, in The Gazette