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 on January 7, 2026, at the age of 88. Bob was a resident of Holland, Michigan, and 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 Retirement 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.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Trimble of Holland, MI; his daughter: Teresa Ann Howden (Allan) of Creston, BC, Canada; son: Rev. Tim Trimble (Rhoda) of Pelham, AL; daughter-in-law, Barbara Ann Trimble; ten grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Central Wesleyan Church – Chapel, 446 West 40th Street in Holland. Pastor Timothy Trimble will be officiating. Burial was in the Cedar Grove Cemetery in Alabaster, AL.

Visitation will be from 10 am – 11 am prior to the service.

Arrangements are by Dykstra Funeral Homes – Northwood Chapel.