01/05/2026
Members of the Local 5215 send our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of one of the finest providers and overall human beings in this business, John Kooistra.
Personally, I have known John for the better part of nearly 30 years. The news of his passing has gutted me. I have so many memories as I was entering this business and have tried to take his words of wisdom (that at the time he didn't know that he was providing) and have used that to shape the type of provider that I continually strive to be. So many of us have encountered John over the years at different times and in different ways and every single person has been made better by knowing him.
Rest easy my friend. And rest assured that though we are sad now, we will soon follow your lead and look back at YOUR life and simply try to smile more and love life as best we can.
PS...Try not to let Stevie Mac and Special Ed get you in to too much trouble up there ❤️
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