Mom’s “Brockster”. Dad’s Buddy. Grandpa’s favorite fishing partner.
Brock James Bordewyk was born to parents Monte Bordewyk and Jami Bordewyk, on December 3rd, 2007 in Mitchell, South Dakota. Brock attended Corsica-Stickney School, where he participated in choir, band, football, basketball, track, and baseball. Brock was outgoing and lived life to the fullest every single day.
Brock had a big heart and made friends with everyone he met, both young and old. He was passionate about all things fishing, hunting, sports, and the Minnesota Vikings. He had a joyful soul, enjoyed telling jokes, and making others laugh. Brock loved to give hugs, had an unwavering love for Jesus, and attended youth group at Aurora Reformed Church. Brock was a hard worker, and took pride in his duties at the Kuyper Pheasant Hatchery. He had hopes of pursuing a career as a Fishing guide or Game Warden.
His memory will forever be cherished by his parents, Monte Bordewyk, Jami Bordewyk & Justin Prickett; siblings, Bryce (19), Braylee (12), Brayden (10), and Asher (4); grandparents, Don and Mary Oakland, and Roger and Phyllis Bordewyk; great-grandparents, Jim and Cecila Oakland; aunts and uncles: Amy (Bryan) VanderPol, Tracy Oakland (Mike Reed), Jen (Darin) DeLange, Lindsy (Jdee) Schmidt, Mindy (Larry) Vogt, Amy (Wade) Hoefert, and Shane (Trish) Bordewyk; numerous cousins, and friends.
Brock was preceded in death by his uncle, Larry Vogt and great-grandparents, Henry and Linda Bordewyk, Ronald and Ceclia Roberts, and Robert and Jacqueline Miller.