He served as a professor of education at Calvin University for more than 35 years. During his tenure at Calvin and into retirement, Hoeksema worked tirelessly to promote equality and inclusion for all people. “Tom had a big heart for everyone, but especially for people with disabilities,” said Bob Keeley, a longtime colleague. “He was committed to helping colleagues and Calvin as a whole.”“Tom put Calvin ‘on the map’ in terms of special education,” said Keeley. He is also survived by his sister Mary Koning, brother William (Angie) Hoeksema, in-laws, nieces and nephews.