Archive for Wednesday, May 4, 2005
Obit: Gary G. Hoover
1935-2005
Overland Park
Gary G. Hoover, 69, Overland Park, died Saturday, April 30, 2005, at the University of Kansas Hospital. Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, May 3, 2005, at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Graveside services were at the St. Michael's Cemetery, Kimeo, Kan. Visitation was Monday at the Amos Family Chapel of Lenexa. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 11300 W. 103rd St., Overland Park, KS 66214.
Mr. Hoover was born Aug. 25, 1935, in Kimeo to James and Velma (Adams) Hoover. He retired last year from a career in sales.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Shirley (Giersch) Hoover; three sons, Steve Hoover and his wife, Heather, Overland Park; Gregg Hoover, Merriam; and Jerry Hoover, Overland Park; two brothers and their wives, James and Libby Hoover, Kansas City, Mo.; and Terry and Lenar Hoover, Greenleaf; sister, Phyllis Binkley, Topeka; and five grandchildren, Jenna, Lauren, Stephanie, Keith and Lily.
Arrangements: The Amos Family Chapel of Lenexa, (913) 888-6611.
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