Jean Grace Brobeck

Jean Hoekstra Brobeck, 90, Johnson City, TN, was lifted to heaven by angels on Saturday, December 19, 2015, at her home surrounded by her loving family after an extended illness. She was the daughter of Raymond and Ada Hoekstra and was born in Salem, Ohio. Her parents were immigrants from Holland, educated in the United States to become dedicated Salvation Army officers, retiring in Bristol, TN. Mrs. Brobeck graduated from high school in Jonesboro, AR and from Owensboro Davis County Hospital School of Nursing in Owensboro, KY in 1946. During her last year of nursing school she was enrolled as a Nurse Cadet under the auspices of the U.S. government to serve with the U. S. military during World War II. When the war ended, she entered the work force as a registered nurse with V.A. Center at Mountain Home. Later she worked as a private duty nurse and as an occupational health nurse, retiring from Burlington Industries, Johnson City, after almost 17 years of service. She was a long time member of First United Methodist Church, Johnson City. She was active in United Methodist Women, Susanna Wesley and Wesley Sunday School classes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband Joseph Paul Brobeck in 1963. Also predeceasing her was a brother George Hoekstra, sisters Teresa H. DelGuerra, Ada H. Blevins and Grace H. Moody and infant grandson Heath Paul Bacon in 1977. Survivors include daughter Vickie B. Bacon and son-in-law Ron of Johnson City and son Doug Brobeck of Stilwell, KS. Four grandsons Chad Bacon, Mount Pleasant, SC, Seth Bacon, Charleston, SC, Dean Brobeck, Praire Village, KS and Dave Brobeck, Olathe, KS. Granddaughter Holly Vessels, Delaware, OH. Great-grandchildren Chloe, Emma and Liam Vessels of Delaware, OH. Several cousins, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Monday, December 28, 2015 from 12 till 2, followed by Celebration of Life at 2pm at Appalachian Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at Monte Vista Memorial Park. Ministers are Rev. Jane Taylor and Rev. William Carter. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearers include Ron Bacon, John E. Brobeck, Robert A. Brobeck, David O'Brien , Johnny R. Brobeck, Norman Brobeck, Mike Brobeck, Herman Hood, Art Eckerson, Ernest Campbell, Ben Peeples, Bob Peebles, Ron Wilson. To those who desire, memorial gifts may be made to First United Methodist Church, Pastor's Discretionary Fund, 900 Spring Street, Johnson City, TN 37604. Order Flowers Service DetailsMonday, December 28th, 2015 2:00pm, Appalachian Funeral Home- East Chapel Interment DetailsMonte Vista Memorial ParkRead Obituary