Wayne S.( Jack) Hoover, age 86, a lifetime resident of Concrete, Washington, passed away Friday ,February 6,2009 with his loving family by his side at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mt. Vernon Washington. He was born October 3, 1922 in Mount Vernon to Hargus and Grace (Morris) Hoover.
Jack grew up in Concrete, attending school, graduating from Concrete High School in 1941. He worked for Boeing in Seattle until he enlisted in the U,S. Navy during WW11, serving on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Bunker in the South Pacific. for 3 years. After his discharge from the navy, Jack returned to Concrete and was married to Barbara De Bay on april 26, 1948 in Couer d' Alene, Idaho and they celebrated 60 years together last April.
Jack worked as an operator for Puget Power on the lower Baker Dam for several years and he later worked as the Public Works Supervisor for the city of Concrete for may years.
Jack built the family home 57 years ago; He also built the Hoover's Food Center, which he operated with his dad and brother. The building now houses the town post office. He and Barbara operated the town liqour store from 1971 until retiring in 1990.
Jack was dedicated to his community, serving as mayor from 1952 - 1960, Public Works Supervisor , and Fire chief for 14 Years of his 20 year service to the Concrete fire department.
Jack was a member of the Elks, a 63 year member of American Legion Post # 132 in Concrete, a member of WW11 U.S.S. Bunker Hill survivors Association and watching and supporting his grandchildren in their activities.
Jack will be remembered for his many years of service to his community as he has been honored as Grand Marshal of the Cascade Days Parade and most recently the newly installed Wastewater Treatment Plant was dedicated in his honor. Jack is survived by his wife, Barbara Hoover of the family home in Concrete, three sons Larry Hoover of Concrete, Lee Hoover and his wife Maggi of Edmonds; and Les Hoover and his wife, Becki of Concrete; four granchildren , Karissa Sokol and her husband Brad of Mount Vernon, Brianna Jacobs and her husband Dane of Mount Vernon, Brandon Hoover of Concrete, and Mason Hoover of Edmonds two great grandchildren, Kadon Sokal and Dylan Jacobs of Mount Vernon; his father in law Joe Nemo of Sedro Wooley; and a special WW11 friend, Mel Warren of Mount Vernon. Also numerous neices and nephews.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Henry and Jerry Hoover.
Special thanks to the medical staff from United General Hospital, Skagit Valley Hospital and Mira Vista care center. Graveside internment services will be held Monday, February 16, 2009 at 1:00 PM at the Forest Park Cemetery in concrete with Pastor Marcus Stroud of the Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church officiating. Military honors will be provided by members of the N.A.S. Whidbey Island and members of American Legion Post # 132.
Memorials are suggested to the Concrete Museum PO box445 Concrete ,Wa. 98237 or Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church PO box 567 Concrete, Wa. 98237 .
Arrangement and srvices are under the care of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Wooley.
Jack grew up in Concrete, attending school, graduating from Concrete High School in 1941. He worked for Boeing in Seattle until he enlisted in the U,S. Navy during WW11, serving on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Bunker in the South Pacific. for 3 years. After his discharge from the navy, Jack returned to Concrete and was married to Barbara De Bay on april 26, 1948 in Couer d' Alene, Idaho and they celebrated 60 years together last April.
Jack worked as an operator for Puget Power on the lower Baker Dam for several years and he later worked as the Public Works Supervisor for the city of Concrete for may years.
Jack built the family home 57 years ago; He also built the Hoover's Food Center, which he operated with his dad and brother. The building now houses the town post office. He and Barbara operated the town liqour store from 1971 until retiring in 1990.
Jack was dedicated to his community, serving as mayor from 1952 - 1960, Public Works Supervisor , and Fire chief for 14 Years of his 20 year service to the Concrete fire department.
Jack was a member of the Elks, a 63 year member of American Legion Post # 132 in Concrete, a member of WW11 U.S.S. Bunker Hill survivors Association and watching and supporting his grandchildren in their activities.
Jack will be remembered for his many years of service to his community as he has been honored as Grand Marshal of the Cascade Days Parade and most recently the newly installed Wastewater Treatment Plant was dedicated in his honor. Jack is survived by his wife, Barbara Hoover of the family home in Concrete, three sons Larry Hoover of Concrete, Lee Hoover and his wife Maggi of Edmonds; and Les Hoover and his wife, Becki of Concrete; four granchildren , Karissa Sokol and her husband Brad of Mount Vernon, Brianna Jacobs and her husband Dane of Mount Vernon, Brandon Hoover of Concrete, and Mason Hoover of Edmonds two great grandchildren, Kadon Sokal and Dylan Jacobs of Mount Vernon; his father in law Joe Nemo of Sedro Wooley; and a special WW11 friend, Mel Warren of Mount Vernon. Also numerous neices and nephews.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Henry and Jerry Hoover.
Special thanks to the medical staff from United General Hospital, Skagit Valley Hospital and Mira Vista care center. Graveside internment services will be held Monday, February 16, 2009 at 1:00 PM at the Forest Park Cemetery in concrete with Pastor Marcus Stroud of the Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church officiating. Military honors will be provided by members of the N.A.S. Whidbey Island and members of American Legion Post # 132.
Memorials are suggested to the Concrete Museum PO box445 Concrete ,Wa. 98237 or Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church PO box 567 Concrete, Wa. 98237 .
Arrangement and srvices are under the care of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Wooley.
Wayne S.( Jack) Hoover, age 86, a lifetime resident of Concrete, Washington, passed away Friday ,February 6,2009 with his loving family by his side at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mt. Vernon Washington. He was born October 3, 1922 in Mount Vernon to Hargus and Grace (Morris) Hoover.
Jack grew up in Concrete, attending school, graduating from Concrete High School in 1941. He worked for Boeing in Seattle until he enlisted in the U,S. Navy during WW11, serving on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Bunker in the South Pacific. for 3 years. After his discharge from the navy, Jack returned to Concrete and was married to Barbara De Bay on april 26, 1948 in Couer d' Alene, Idaho and they celebrated 60 years together last April.
Jack worked as an operator for Puget Power on the lower Baker Dam for several years and he later worked as the Public Works Supervisor for the city of Concrete for may years.
Jack built the family home 57 years ago; He also built the Hoover's Food Center, which he operated with his dad and brother. The building now houses the town post office. He and Barbara operated the town liqour store from 1971 until retiring in 1990.
Jack was dedicated to his community, serving as mayor from 1952 - 1960, Public Works Supervisor , and Fire chief for 14 Years of his 20 year service to the Concrete fire department.
Jack was a member of the Elks, a 63 year member of American Legion Post # 132 in Concrete, a member of WW11 U.S.S. Bunker Hill survivors Association and watching and supporting his grandchildren in their activities.
Jack will be remembered for his many years of service to his community as he has been honored as Grand Marshal of the Cascade Days Parade and most recently the newly installed Wastewater Treatment Plant was dedicated in his honor. Jack is survived by his wife, Barbara Hoover of the family home in Concrete, three sons Larry Hoover of Concrete, Lee Hoover and his wife Maggi of Edmonds; and Les Hoover and his wife, Becki of Concrete; four granchildren , Karissa Sokol and her husband Brad of Mount Vernon, Brianna Jacobs and her husband Dane of Mount Vernon, Brandon Hoover of Concrete, and Mason Hoover of Edmonds two great grandchildren, Kadon Sokal and Dylan Jacobs of Mount Vernon; his father in law Joe Nemo of Sedro Wooley; and a special WW11 friend, Mel Warren of Mount Vernon. Also numerous neices and nephews.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Henry and Jerry Hoover.
Special thanks to the medical staff from United General Hospital, Skagit Valley Hospital and Mira Vista care center. Graveside internment services will be held Monday, February 16, 2009 at 1:00 PM at the Forest Park Cemetery in concrete with Pastor Marcus Stroud of the Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church officiating. Military honors will be provided by members of the N.A.S. Whidbey Island and members of American Legion Post # 132.
Memorials are suggested to the Concrete Museum PO box445 Concrete ,Wa. 98237 or Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church PO box 567 Concrete, Wa. 98237 .
Arrangement and srvices are under the care of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Wooley.
Jack grew up in Concrete, attending school, graduating from Concrete High School in 1941. He worked for Boeing in Seattle until he enlisted in the U,S. Navy during WW11, serving on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Bunker in the South Pacific. for 3 years. After his discharge from the navy, Jack returned to Concrete and was married to Barbara De Bay on april 26, 1948 in Couer d' Alene, Idaho and they celebrated 60 years together last April.
Jack worked as an operator for Puget Power on the lower Baker Dam for several years and he later worked as the Public Works Supervisor for the city of Concrete for may years.
Jack built the family home 57 years ago; He also built the Hoover's Food Center, which he operated with his dad and brother. The building now houses the town post office. He and Barbara operated the town liqour store from 1971 until retiring in 1990.
Jack was dedicated to his community, serving as mayor from 1952 - 1960, Public Works Supervisor , and Fire chief for 14 Years of his 20 year service to the Concrete fire department.
Jack was a member of the Elks, a 63 year member of American Legion Post # 132 in Concrete, a member of WW11 U.S.S. Bunker Hill survivors Association and watching and supporting his grandchildren in their activities.
Jack will be remembered for his many years of service to his community as he has been honored as Grand Marshal of the Cascade Days Parade and most recently the newly installed Wastewater Treatment Plant was dedicated in his honor. Jack is survived by his wife, Barbara Hoover of the family home in Concrete, three sons Larry Hoover of Concrete, Lee Hoover and his wife Maggi of Edmonds; and Les Hoover and his wife, Becki of Concrete; four granchildren , Karissa Sokol and her husband Brad of Mount Vernon, Brianna Jacobs and her husband Dane of Mount Vernon, Brandon Hoover of Concrete, and Mason Hoover of Edmonds two great grandchildren, Kadon Sokal and Dylan Jacobs of Mount Vernon; his father in law Joe Nemo of Sedro Wooley; and a special WW11 friend, Mel Warren of Mount Vernon. Also numerous neices and nephews.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Henry and Jerry Hoover.
Special thanks to the medical staff from United General Hospital, Skagit Valley Hospital and Mira Vista care center. Graveside internment services will be held Monday, February 16, 2009 at 1:00 PM at the Forest Park Cemetery in concrete with Pastor Marcus Stroud of the Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church officiating. Military honors will be provided by members of the N.A.S. Whidbey Island and members of American Legion Post # 132.
Memorials are suggested to the Concrete Museum PO box445 Concrete ,Wa. 98237 or Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church PO box 567 Concrete, Wa. 98237 .
Arrangement and srvices are under the care of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Wooley.
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