28February2010
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Yesterday I was talking to my mom on the phone and she informed me that Grandpa’s headstone had been placed on his grave site. I asked her to please send me a picture. Here is Grandpa’s headstone in place at the Turlock Memorial Park in Turlock, California…
I’m so glad that he has a headstone for his final resting place. I look forward to one day going and seeing it myself in person. My grandpa felt very strongly about visiting your loved ones grave sites. I want to honor him in this way. I love you Grandpa!!!
27February2010
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Yesterday Friday, February 26, 2010 we closed escrow on our home. We are officially homeowners now! We are excited about this new journey that we are taking. We are so happy to have this opportunity. We are especially happy to know that we don’t have to move again. I look forward to raising my children in this home.
17February2010
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Yesterday Nikki turned 9, but we celebrated her birthday on Friday. She invited friends from school, church, and of course her family. We started the party with those scratch and reveal pictures that everyone got to make their own design. Then the kids decorated dog bones.
Uncle Kevin showed everyone how to make a beautiful bone. Nice work Kev!
Her theme was “puppies” which was very hard to find decorations. Lucky for me I have a very talented sister who made the cake for Nikki’s party. Emily did a wonderful job and everyone loved it….
Auntie Em even added dog food to the cake…Nikki took a big bite of “dog food” and she liked it!!!
We are so thankful for all the wonderful gifts that everyone gave Nikki!
10February2010
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This morning Lizzi’s teacher informed me that she was going to send Lizzi to the school nurse to have her eye checked out. Sure enough the nurse thought she has pink eye and asked that she go home. I called the doctor’s office to see if they could get her in and they set up an appointment within 20 minutes. Jason came and picked her up from school. I then learned that pink eye is so bad in our area that some doctor’s aren’t even requiring patients to come in for a visit. They are sending prescriptions to the pharmacies for the families….
Well, the doctor couldn’t say she for sure has pink eye, because the test to determine if she has it takes so long to get back that they don’t bother giving it. She would be over it before the results came back. They did prescribe drops for her eyes since they believe if she does have it….it’s in both eyes. She will be missing school tomorrow since she has to be out for 24 hours. Life is fun and incredible!
We love you Lizzi! We also hope your eye feels better soon!!!!!!!
18January2010
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On January 8, 2010 Our daughter Nikki received two awards at her school. For the Second Quarter she received an award for….
Perfect Attendance! We are so glad she has been able to receive this award. No more for Third Grade though….
She also received an award for Subtraction Facts. I have been told this is not an easy one to get, because it’s harder to learn subtraction at his age….
wonderful job in school Nikki! Way to learn those subtraction facts!!!
We are so proud of all the hard work you are doing in school this year! Keep it up! We love you so much!
11January2010
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On Wednesday, January 6, 2010 my newest nephew was born. We definitely needed some good news during this week. It came in the morning and we are all so excited to find out that he was born at 9:06 am (Wisconsin time). He was 6 pounds 9 ounces and 19 inches long. We were so excited for the news we forgot to ask his name….since Keith and Mandy weren’t telling anyone what it was before he was born. A little while later we learned….
Issac Ryan Hoover is his name! Keith made sure there was one picture of him on facebook so we could all see his cute little face.
My newest nephew is so cute!!! I can’t wait for the day I get to meet and hold him. Keith and Mandy congrats on another beautiful baby!!! Logan and Alyssa be nice to your baby brother! We love you all!!!!
11January2010
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Almost two months ago my Mom informed me that my cousin Larry had his first son. Chace Lee Hoover was born on 7 November 2009. While we were in California in December my sister Emily and I had an opportunity to hold Baby Chace. While I am always partial when it comes to babies, he was especially sweet and so cute.
When our family went out to California on January 1st after my Grandpa’s passing we never knew what was about to come. On Monday, January 4, 2010 my Mom got a phone call from my sister Sarah telling her that Baby Chace wasn’t breathing. Mom and Dad immediately headed to the hospital with Aunt Judy (Chace’s Grandma). A little while later I got a call from Mom telling me that Chace didn’t make it. I can deal with most things, but hearing of this sweet baby passing just after my Grandpa’s passing was just so much more then my brain could understand. My heart wept with and for each of his family members. Chace’s Mom, Dad, Sister, Grandmas, Grandpas, Aunts, Uncles, and cousins.
His funeral was held on Friday, January 8, 2010 at Turlock Memorial Park. The sky opened and cried with us all during the funeral/graveside service. I have to say that I’m so amazed by the strength and love that was shown during such a difficult time. Larry and Sam please know that if there is anything we can do for you we will!
While I still don’t know why he was taken so early, I have found a little solace in that he is with his Great-Grandpa in heaven. Plus that the two of them together are watching over us like guardian angels one old, one young. I will forever be so thankful for the chance I had to know this sweet spirit.
3January2010
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After watching my Mom write my Grandpa’s obituary today I decided so much more could be shared online. This is a combination of the obituary for the newspaper and some of what we would have wanted to say if we had the space…
Beloved Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather Harry Lee Hoover died peacefully at his home of 35 years on Dec. 31, 2009.
Harry was born in Oak Mills, Kansas on September 24, 1922 to Charles Edgar and Jennette Mirie (Hughbanks) Hoover. He was the sixth of eight children. He had three sisters Evelyn, Fern, and Irene and four brothers Bill, Jack, George, and Bruce.
His family moved from Kansas to Eastern Colorado when he was still a boy. He graduated from Lamar Union High School on 22 May 1942. On 16 October 1942 Harry enlisted in the U.S. Army as an Automotive Mechanic. He went to boot camp in Big Springs, Texas. He served in the South Pacific during World War II. As a member of the 1831st Ordnance Service and Maintenance Company he was in the New Guinea, Southern Philippines, and Luzon Campaigns. He received decorations that include American Service Medal, Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 1 Bronze Service Star, World War II Victory Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. He was given an honorable discharge on 29 Nov. 1945.
He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 3 for 50 years. He worked for Guy F. Atkinson working on numerous dams. He retired as a Helicopter Pilot in 1977. He was a member of the Masons.
He is survived by his sister, Irene Stone; his children Mark and Carol Hoover, Larry and Judy Hoover, Barbara Rogers, and daughter in law Barbara Hoover; his grandchildren Eric and Jennifer Hoover, Kevin and Michele Hoover, Shere Carter, Stephanie and Jason Shultz, Jessica Hoover, Ted and Mandy Bilyeu, Larry Jr. and Samantha Hoover, Sarah Lavender, Chris and Shannon Bilyeu, Emily and Brady Bouwhuis, Keith and Mandy Hoover, and Kyle Hoover; his great-grandchildren Jenise, Jaran, Seth, Taylore, Ashley, Brian Lee, Nikki, Easton, Christopher, Logan, Lizzi, Adam Lee, Conner, Alyssa, Ayla, Jaylee, Madison, and Chace with two more on the way and many others who called him “Grandpa”.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, Charles and “Jennie” Hoover; his siblings Evelyn Eckman, Bill Hoover, Fern Ernest, Jack Hoover, George Hoover, and Bruce Hoover; his son Rick Hoover; and two grandsons Brian and Jared Hoover.
A viewing will be held Wednesday, January 6, 2010 from 4 to 8 pm at Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel in Modesto, California. Graveside services will be held Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 11 am at Turlock Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers please send remembrances to Castle Air Museum, 5050 Santa Fe Dr., Atwater, CA 95301-5154.
