David Van Hoewyk

David Van Hoewyk (74) of Bluffton, SC formerly of Bolton, CT passed away in peace surrounded by love on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Born in Brockton, MA in 1947, he initially earned an undergraduate degree in Counseling and Education from Eastern Nazarene College followed by a Masters Degree from Northeastern University. He was a middle school teacher in the Brockton Public School system for 8 years during which he met his predeceased wife Susan Van Hoewyk to whom he was married for 40 years.

In the summer of 1971, he attended Sandy Island Family Camp on Lake Winnipesaukee, NH for vacation with Sue’s family, a trip which would ultimately change the trajectory of his career. Following the advice of a fellow camper, Dave set out to become a Doctor of Chiropractic, and in 1979 he graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic. Upon graduating from Logan, he and his family relocated to Manchester, CT, where he established a successful practice. He treated patients and advocated for his profession for 32 years until his retirement to Bluffton in 2013. He will be remembered for his altruism and generosity, his life-long commitment to counseling, and service to education, churches and Jesus Christ. He was an avid sailor. He enjoyed listening to music and playing the dulcimer and guitar.

In 2019 Dave found love again and married Carol Ann Van Hoewyk. She provided unconditional love, support and care during their relationship and illness. Additionally, he is remembered by his son Douglas Van Hoewyk (wife Abigail and children Tobias, Olive, and Ruben), daughter Karen Gibson (husband D.L and children Brooke and Beau), and son Andrew Van Hoewyk (wife Jackie and children Noelle and Rory) who will remember him for his love, dedication, and the sacrifices he made for his family