Andrew Hoed

Andrew den Hoed, age 84, passed away surrounded by his family on April 16, 2018; in Richland, Washington. He was born June 10, 1933 in Ridderkerk, Netherlands as the first child of Arthur and Hendrieka den Hoed. Andrew immigrated with his family to the United States from the Netherlands in 1948, and they settled in New Jersey. In 1953 Andrew returned to the Netherlands to propose to Marie Christine Kranendonk. In 1954, Andrew’s entire family moved out west to Grandview, WA. Marie immigrated to the United States in January 1955, and they were married on July 18, 1956 in Sunnyside, WA. Andrew served in the United States Army for 2 years, stationed at Fort Lewis, WA. Andrew was a lifelong farmer, working first with his brother John, then on his own, and then with his sons. He was a pioneer in the Washington Wine Industry, beginning in 1978. He led a quiet and simple life, while serving his Lord and Savior. He was a lifelong member of Netherlands Reformed Church of Sunnyside. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his loving wife, Marie; his children: Archie (Mari) den Hoed of Grandview; Bill (Jill) den Hoed of Grandview; Jane (John) Van Wingerden of Sunnyside; Barbara (Tim) Kwekel of Grand Rapids, Michigan; Andy (Robin) den Hoed of Grandview; Andrea (Christopher) Westerbeek of Grand Rapids, Michigan; his beloved 25 Grandchildren and 20 Great-Grandchildren; three brothers: Rev. John den Hoed; Art den Hoed; and Joe den Hoed, and five sisters: Jane Bestebreur; Anna den Hoed; Mae Timmermans; Lydia De Vos; and Wilma den Hoed. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Walter den Hoed and Adriaan den Hoed; and his granddaughter Andee Jo den Hoed. The den Hoed family would like to thank the kind staff at Kadlec Hospital for the excellent care provided to Andrew during the last days of his life. A viewing will be held Thursday, April 19th at Valley Hills Funeral Chapel in Sunnyside, from 5-8pm. The funeral service will take place on Friday April 20th, at 11:00am at Valley Hills, followed by a graveside service at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens, Sunnyside, WA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the North American General Mission-Bolivia Fund. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Andrew Hoed, please visit our flower store.