Rev. Robert "Bob" Trimble

Rev. Robert “Bob” Trimble was born on January 15, 1937, in Barnett’s Creek, Kentucky. He passed away at home in Holland, MI on January 7, 2026, at the age of 88. Bob will be remembered as a humorous, hard-working, outgoing, and creative individual.

Bob was called to the ministry at age 29 and dedicated his life to pastoring churches across Tennessee, North Carolina, Maryland, and particularly Michigan. He married Nancy Ann Terrell on February 10, 1956, and they shared 63 happy years together until her passing in 2019. In his retirement years, Bob founded the Holiday Travel Park Congregation in Englewood, Florida, where he met his current wife, Dorothy.

A man of many talents, Bob was very musically inclined, playing the guitar and singing. He was also known to make personal sacrifices for the good of his family or others. In his free time, he enjoyed golfing and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his wife Nancy Trimble; son, Tom Trimble; grandson, Aaron Trimble; three sisters and one brother.

He is survived by his wife Dorothy Trimble of Holland, MI, daughter, Teresa (Allan) Howden of Canada; son, Rev. Tim (Rhoda) Trimble of Alabama; daughter-in-law, Barbara Trimble; stepchildren, Sue (Don) Pabis of Allegan, MI, Bob Hill of Hamilton, MI, Chad (Melinda) Hill of Utah; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Larry Bodey of Florida; sister-in-law, Sharon (Bill) Borland of Ohio, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at Central Wesleyan Church, 446 W. 40th Street, Holland, MI on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 10:00 am – 10:45 am. Please enter door D or G. The memorial service will follow at 11:00 am in the Chapel.

Arrangements are by Dykstra Funeral Homes – Northwood Chapel.