( Source: Phil Gies & John Gilbert )

 

Joseph Arnold Hoover passed away on April 29, 2009 at the age of 79 after a courageous battle against neurological disease. Born in Barrhead, Alberta, December 23, 1929, to Ernesta Crippa and Chester Jay Hoover, he grew up with sisters Olive, Alice and Daisy, and brothers Ernest, Herbert and Alvin. Joseph is survived by his wife Maria, children Jim (Suzanne), Mark (Dia), Marina (Richard), and Anne Marie (Chris), and six grandchildren Sebastien, Jake, Frederic, Abigail, Benjamin and Jeremy.

Joe's career spanned farm boy, radio operator, air traffic controller, Regional Superintendent Air Traffic Services, and consultant. Most important to Joe was his family. He was a devoted husband and loving father. Joe's love of nature kept us down to earth, his love of music and dance kept us happy, his love of learning inspired us, his appreciation for hard work encouraged us, and his generosity and sensitivity to others made us whole. "Forge ahead and press on."

Prayers celebrating Joe's life will be held Sunday, May 3, 7:00 p.m. at Connelly-McKinley Downtown Chapel, 10011 - 114 Street, Edmonton. A Mass of Christian Burial for Joe will be held Monday May 4, 10:00 a.m., at Good Shepherd Catholic Parish, 18407 - 60 Avenue, Edmonton, with interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The Parkinson's Society of Alberta, Room 3Y18, Edmonton General, 11111 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T5K OL4