James B. Hokenson

ADRIAN - James B. Hokenson, 53, of Adrian, died Tuesday, March 27, 2012, while enjoying the sunny, windy spring day walking with his sister. Born January 14, 1959, he is the son of Rev. Rodney and Helen (Forsgren) Hokenson. He was a 1977 graduate of Adrian High School and received a Bachelor’s Degree from Albion College. Jim worked for Arthur Anderson out of college then for Barefoot Wealth Management as a financial planner for many years. Jim’s passion for music started with a solo in his kindergarten Christmas program and moved into church choirs, Adrian High School Choir and Balladiers, the Albion College Choir, Southfield Madrigal Chorale, and the Lenawee Community Chorus. He was an avid hockey player from the age of 6 until just recently and also enjoyed snow and water sports, tennis and bike riding. He was an active member of Marble Memorial United Methodist Church in Milan. In addition to his parents, Rodney and Helen Hokenson, of Adrian; Jim is survived by his treasured sons, Mark and Peter McCrae Hokenson of Milan, and their mother, Carol McCrae; a sister, Stina Hokenson of San Ramon, CA; brothers, Gregory (Karen) of Kalamazoo and Steven of Miami, FL; nieces, Sarah (Eric) Therkildsen, Grace (Luke) Schneider, and Jennifer; nephew, Michael Hokenson; 5 grand nieces and nephews; and numerous cousins, uncles, aunts, and in-laws. Services celebrating the life of Jim Hokenson will be held Monday, April 2, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. at the Marble Memorial United Methodist Church, 8 Park Street, Milan, Michigan and Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Adrian with Reverends Gary Dawes, Christopher Brundage, Paul Benjamin, and Patricia Greene officiating. His family will receive friends at Wagley Funeral Home on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and again Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church in Adrian from 2 to 3 p.m. Contributions in memory of Jim may be made to “Tenderheart” for resident activities at Magnum Care, 130 Sand Creek Highway, Adrian, Michigan 49221. You may also send condolences to the family at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com. THOSE WISHING TO SING WITH CHOIR AT ADRIAN CELEBRATION MAY PRACTICE IN THE METHODIST CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL BEGINNING AT 1:30 PM ON WEDNESDAY.

James B. Hokenson

January 14, 1959 - March 27, 2012