Bert J Docter

Bert J. Docter, age 65, resident of South Holland for 47 years, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at his residence in South Holland, IL. Mr. Docter is survived by his wife: Sharyn nee Jacobsma; six children: Bret (Erin), Brad (Anne-Marie), Blake (Laura) Docter, Amy (Dave) Gibson, Bryan and Brandon (Elizabeth) Docter; 11 grandchildren: Joshua, Caleb, Josie, Morgan, Chase, Gwendellyn & Samantha Docter, Grant, Will, Adam and Gise Gibson; 7 brothers and sisters: Henry (Gertude), Grace (Wilfred) Hoekwater, Arthur (Edie), Alvina (Albert) Bakker, Hildred (Henry) Hoekstra, Alvin (Joyce) and Hennie Docter; 1 brother-in-law: Robert (Kelly) Jacobsma; uncle of many nieces and nephews; Preceded in death by his parents: John & Abbie Docter. Visitation Friday, January 25 from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Memorial Service Saturday, January 26, 2008 - 11:00 a.m. both at Faith Church (100 " 81st Ave. Dyer, IN) with services conducted by Rev. Bob Bouwer, Rev. Phil Frens and Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. Mr. Docter was the owner and C.E.O. of Docter Enterprises involved as a developer and general contractor; a member of the South Holland Business Association for 27 years, currently serving as President of the Board of Directors; Served as Director of the Chicago Southland Third Regional Airport Clearinghouse from 2000 to 2003; A senior member of the Board of Trustees for the Village of South Holland after serving 16 years in 1995; Served as President Pro-tem for the Village in 1994 during the Presidents illness; Served on the Zoning Board for 4 years; As Trustee, he was Chairman of the Community Development Committee and served on the Public Safety and Public Works Committees; Served on the Board of Directors for Calvin Christian School; Was Past President & 32 year member of the Lions Club & Past President of the South Holland Kiwanis Club; Was the founder/owner of Docter Florist for 28 years. Private interment Oak Ridge Cemetery " Lansing, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to South Suburban College Foundation - Bert J. Docter Second Chance Scholarship (15800 S. State St. South Holland, IL 60473) or Ingalls Cancer Research Foundation (1 Ingalls Dr. Harvey, IL 60426), Calvin Christian School, Holland Christian School, or Crown Point Christian School would be appreciated. Arrangements Entrusted To Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home South Holland, IL. For Further Information: 708-333-7000 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com