Richard H. Hoover
Died December 21, 2019
NORTHPORT
– Richard
“Rich” H. Hoover, 71, of Northport, passed away, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 at
home surrounded by his loving family.
Rich was born April 3, 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of
Richard and Elaine (Howard) Hoover. On
May 21, 1971 in Kirkwood, Missouri he married the love of his life Elizabeth
(Frankel) Hoover.
Rich graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in
Chemical Engineering in 1971. He proudly
spent his entire career with Dow Corning Corporation in Midland, MI, holding a
variety of jobs over 31 years including sales, marketing and administration. The work allowed him to live in Midland, New
Jersey, Miami, Mexico City and Tokyo where he was corporate Senior Vice
President and President for the Asian area.
Beth and Rich retired to the Northport area in 2002 to their home
on Lake Michigan. Rich enjoyed traveling, cooking, the art of Bonsai, and
following the Kansas Jayhawks basketball team. Rich served for years on the board of the
Leelanau Conservancy, working to preserve the region he loved so much.
Family, friends and colleagues remember him as a sincere, loving,
and patient man with a dry sense of humor. Rich was strong-willed, enjoyed tackling
challenges, and welcomed new adventures. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather,
brother, uncle, great uncle, friend, and respected mentor.
Rich is survived by his wife of 48 years, Beth; a son, Richard
(Akiko Yada) Hoover, a daughter, Ginger (Brian) Ebert; his granddaughters, Maya
and Emmi Hoover and Elianne Ebert; his grandsons, Max and Spencer Ebert; two
sisters, Leslie Hoover and Alicia (Roger) Rieder; cherished nieces and nephews;
cousins, and dear friends all over the world.
He was
preceded in death by his parents.
A celebration of Rich’s life will be announced in the spring.
Memorials may be directed to the Leelanau Conservancy, PO Box 1007, Leland, MI 49654
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condolences with Rich’s family below or at our funeral home Facebook page:
Sincere condolences to Beth and family from the students and faculty of KU. Rich was a wonderful man and our students enjoyed visiting with him on his trips to Lawrence. May the family experience peace in remembering Rich warmly. Rock Chalk!
ReplyDeleteI have only known Rich for a few years as I am a newer board member at the Conservancy. However his warm welcome, sound guidance and wonderful sense of humor has been a bright spot during my time there. I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to collaborate with Rich. I'm sending my deepest condolences to Beth and the rest of Rich's family for their loss; and will be celebrating his positive impact on our community for years to come.
ReplyDeleteI've only had the pleasure of knowing Rich for a few years as I am a newer member of the Leelanau Conservancy board. His warm welcome, wise insight and wonderful sense of humor have been a bright spot of my time with the organization. I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to collaborate with Rich on projects to conserve our mutually beloved Leelanau. Beth, I'm sending my deepest condolences to you and the rest of your family, and will continue to celebrate his positive impacts on our community for years to come. We are all better for knowing Rich and I hope to follow his example. xoxo
ReplyDeleteAs "downstaters" who joined the Leelanau Conservancy several years ago after many years visiting family in Traverse City and enjoying all that the Leelanau Peninsula offers us all, we extend our thanks to Mr. Hoover and all he did to continue the good work of this Conservancy.
ReplyDeleteBeth, I just learned today of the passing of your husband.
ReplyDeleteNorma & I extend our sympathy to you and your family.
Please contact me at pumpkin387@comcast.net as I have discovered
some French family photo's on the internet. Len Whitmore cousin to your Mother
Beth, I just learned today of the passing of your husband. Norma & I
ReplyDeleteextend our sympathy to you and your family. The reason I looked you up
is that I recently was contacted by a web site that has Whitmore and French
family photographs. If you do get what I have entered here do contact me at
pumpkin387@comcast.net Len Whitmore, cousin to Ann.