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~IN MEMORIAM~

“A Christian athlete should out work you, out fight you, and out love you.” ~R.C. Sproul

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July 29, 2022.  Mr. Dennis DeKok, who died on July 23 after battling cancer, was laid to rest today.  In addition, family members, former colleagues and students, along with many church and community friends gathered for a ‘Celebration of Life’ service held at First Christian Reformed Church in Mount Vernon.  The songs sung reached heaven and the entire service was a testimony to a life well-lived in honoring and glorifying God!
   
Mr. DeKok taught a variety of courses at Mount Vernon Christian for twenty-two years, including Biology, Earth and Environmental Science and P.E.  He also served as the school’s Athletic Director for twenty years.  He retired in 2010, and shortly thereafter, the school’s gymnasium and court were named in honor of him.  Mr. DeKok was responsible for the establishment of the Boys’ Soccer program in 1990 and was one its most avid and loyal supporters.
   
Dennis loved the Lord, had a genuine servant heart, and lived a life of humility, consistently putting the good and betterment of those around him ahead of himself and in the process made everyone better because he was in their lives.
   
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.  Romans 8:28.
   
Mr. DeKok’s obituary can be found by going to http://www.kernfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Dennis-Leroy-De-Kok?obId=25440364#/obituaryInfo
JackMarch 28, 2020.   John Jack Hammingh, a four-year member of the MVC Boys’ Soccer program from 2013 through 2016, died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 22, 2020 in Ellensburg, WA.  Family members, teammates, and his many friends will forever remember Jack.
  
During his soccer career, Jack scored 75 goals and assisted on 43 more, which both rank second all-time for the program.  The teams Jack competed with won four League and District One titles, earned four State Tournament berths, went undefeated in claiming the 2B/1B State Championship in 2014, and had a fourth-place State finish in 2015.  As a forward, Jack earned three All-League/District One honors, three WSSCA All-State awards, and two Skagit Valley Herald All-Area team recognitions.
 
Peace of the Lord be with you, Jack! Until we meet again in Heaven, #10.
  
Jack’s obituary can be found by going to  https://www.hawthornefh.com/obituary/john-jack-hammingh
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January 24, 2020.  Today, the burial and memorial service for Jordan Thomas Kok were held.  Family members and hundreds of friends gathered to honor and celebrate his special life.  What a testimony it was!
   
Jordan  initially suffered a massive stroke on January 7 and went home to be with Jesus on January 12.
   
Jordan was a four-year member of the MVC Soccer program from 2000 through 2003, where he was a trusted friend and loved teammate.  He was a Northwest A/B All-League midfield selection his junior and senior years.
 
Throughout his Christian life, Jordan enjoyed each day to its fullest, demonstrated a solid work ethic, gave of himself, and was loved by many!  Jordan will forever be remembered and missed until we meet again.
 
“When we all get to heaven,what a day of rejoicing that will be; When we all see Jesus, we’ll sing and shout the victory!” 
 
Jordan’s obituary can be found by typing in Jordan Kok on the following website: http://www.kernfuneralhome.com/obituaries