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Jennie vanden Heuvel Hoechner 87, of Mooresville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, of heart failure, surrounded by family. She was born on October 11, 1928, in Rochester, New York to the late Joost and Alberta vanden Heuvel. She excelled in school and received a scholarship to attend the University of Rochester, School of Nursing, graduating with a BSN in 1951. Jennie met and married her husband, Irvin, an Air Force pilot, in Tucson, Arizona on January 9, 1954, a union that has stood the test of time for almost 62 years. The couple eventually settled in Nutley, New Jersey, where they raised 2 children, Carol and Bruce.
Jennie was active with the American Red Cross Blood Bank of Northern New Jersey and the League of Women Voters. She was employed by the Bloomfield (NJ) Board of Education as a School Nurse and Health teacher, retiring in 1992, after 25 years. Upon retirement, Jennie and Irvin moved to Mooresville, NC. Jennie’s greatest passion was her family and she dedicated her retirement years to providing guidance, support, and love to them.
Jennie is survived by her husband, Irvin Hoechner, daughter, Carol Hoechner Gray and husband, David, of Mooresville, son, Bruce Hoechner and wife, Judy, of Yardley, PA, brother, Ambassador William vanden Heuvel, and wife, Melinda of New York City, 4 grandchildren: Megan and Daniel Gray, Bryan and Robert Hoechner, and many beloved nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by 2 brothers, Camille and Leo Remacle.
Services for Jennie will be held on Saturday, November 7 at 11 a.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church in Mooresville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care, Lake Norman, 705 Griffith Street, Suite 203, Davidson, NC 28036.
Carolina Cremation of Charlotte is serving the Hoechner family. Condolences can be made to the family at www.CarolinaCremation.com.
Karen Crawford says
So sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. No matter the circumstances it is so sad to lose your Mom. My prayers are with you and your family.
Karen Crawford
Veronica says
Dear Heuvel Hoechner family, my deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved Jennie. May this scripture at Revelation 21 : 3,4 – bring you comfort during this difficult time for you and your love ones. These words recorded here assures that real soon Jehovah God will remove all the things that cause us pain and suffering.
Jianjun Liu says
Please accept our heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your mother. May the Lord be with you and your family during this difficult time. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Betsy Groenewold, Willy&Theo, Joop&Danielle says
Dear Irvin, Carol, Bruce and other relatives,
We feel very sad about Jennie’s decease. For us, this was unexpected, though we knew she was not well. Due to the fact that we live in different parts of the world, it was a long time since we met for the last time. However, we completely recognize your description of Jennie as a very loving and giving person, always thinking about others, helping and caring whoever needed her. It is a privilage to have known her. We wish you all the strenghth you need to deal with this great loss. We pray for you all, especially Irvin.
Love, Groenewold family
Ralph says
Dear Hoechner family,
I am sorry for your pain, and loss.
You can find real comfort in what God has promised, such as in John 5:28,29 -He promises that he is going to resurrect all those who have ever died, back to life again here on earth. And all the things that cause us sorrow, pain, and even death, will be gone forever. You can read about this in Revelation 21:3,4, and 1 Corinthians 15:26. To learn more about God’s promises, go to JW.org.