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Edna Hovey Obituary

Hovey, Edna 9/1/1928 - 10/7/2015 Naples, FL Edna Eleanor Hovey, 87 of Naples Florida, known to all as "Eddy", passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday October 7, 2015 after a courageous battle with complications from Heart surgery. Born September 1, 1928, Eddy was the eighth child of David Frederick Wolf, Sr. and Eva Elisabet Daubert of Burch Run Michigan. She met and married William Gifford (Bill) Hovey and the adventures started. As a young bride she helped build her new family's business "Hovey Cement" in Flint Michigan. Not one to sit in an office and answer the phone and take orders she was known to jump in and drive ready mix trucks or deliver cement blocks to the booming post war Flint Michigan. Fascinated by the business world she attended Dale Carnegie seminars and eventually became the first female instructor for Dale Carnegie. With that knowledge and her enthusiasm for business she went on to not only build a successfully construction company in Grand Blanc Michigan, "Hovey Homes", but also write a cook book "Shark Seafood of the Future", purchase a seat and trade on the newly formed Chicago Board of Trade (Option Exchange), all while raising a family of four children, Kathryn, Susan, Michael and Pete. In a time where women stayed home to take care of the family, she wanted to be a true trail blazer, not only in business but also as an adventurer. She shared many adventures with her husband Bill traveling the world, fishing for sail fish in Cabo San Lucas, sword fish in the Florida Keys, Marlin on the Great Barrier Reef, and salmon in Alaska, not to mention hunting big game in Alaska. After relocating to Naples Florida in the early 1980s, Eddy developed a new concept for outfitting homes for daily living which lead to her opening of Designer's Packaging, later know as Designer's Mart, a high end luxury design center, which she owned and operated in Naples Florida for the past thirty years. Preceding her in death was her husband Bill Hovey, her parents David and Eva Wolf, and seven of her siblings, Amalia (Mollie), David, Jr., Henry Walter, Lydia Elizabeth, William Herbert, and Bertha (Beth), and by her beloved cat Max. Eddy is survived by and will be missed by her four children, Katie Gullickson (Grant Gullickson), Susan Hovey (Deb-Ann Thomson), Michael Hovey, and Pete Hovey (Brenda Hovey), her sister Elma Katherine, her grandchildren Ivy Gullickson, Glen Gullickson, Ellie Gullickson, and Amber Hovey and close family friends, Jeff LaVire, Bill Mercer and Rachel Yurko. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at HealthPark Care and Rehabilitation Center in Ft. Myers, Florida. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday October 14, 2015 at Grace Lutheran Church, 860 Banyan Blvd., Naples, Florida 34102, (239) 261-7421, with Pastor Keith A. Lingsch officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Grace Lutheran Church Memorial Garden Fund or to the American Diabetes Foundation. For more information or to leave an online condolence please visit www.HodgesNaplesMG.com

Published by Flint Journal from Oct. 9 to Oct. 11, 2015.
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Dear Mike Kate Susan Pete. Your mom is and was a great lady. Many great memories of her and the times spent with her. My family thoughts and wishes are with you all.
Love to you all, Steve Linda, Chandler And Taylor Cobb

Steve Cobb

October 13, 2015

Katie, Suzie, Pete and Mike -
I was saddened to learn of your mom's passing. Many years have passed since I last saw her, or any of you, but I clearly remember her from my days as a "little girl" on Lakeside. Keeping you and your mom in my prayers.

Stephanie (Bennett) Caponigro

October 12, 2015

Pete, Mike, Susan & Kate,
Our deepest sympathies for the loss of your Mom. Please know that you and your families are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace in your memories of your Mom.

Warren & Christy Wolf

October 12, 2015

Dear Kate, Susan, Mike and Pete,
we are far apart so I send you all a big hug for Eddy's passing. She always kept in touch with our ma and occasionally we hooked up on summer vacations in Michigan. There's a bunch of great stories to run through when we get the chance. Love, Bill

Bill Pascoe

October 12, 2015

Kate, Sue, Mike & Pete,
Our heartfelt prayers & condolences go out to you and your family members. Your Mother was an extraordinary woman and a role model for us all in the raw courage and zest she held for life!

I know you all share fond memories of her that will keep you going strong!

Dick & Sue Wolf

October 12, 2015

Wonderful person and class act. It was a privilege to have known Eddy.

Jimmie Munn

October 12, 2015

An aura of light surrounded her
A woman with grace and dignity
Her strength was surmountable
Her smile was contagious
Her Faith was strong and devoted to her church and everything she accomplished
Eddy will be in our hearts and minds always
keeping her close with loving thoughts
Mike Katie Susan and Pete you were blessed to have had her as your Mom I am truly sorry for your loss of this beautiful woman that touched many lives

Nancy Iannitelli

October 12, 2015

She was a wonderful business lady,we go back 30 years,as a designer in town she was always ready to help clients,if it was late in the day we stilled work till job was finished.we had good times and sad times but always there. God bless her and her family.
Barbara

Barbara Shea

October 12, 2015

My sincerest condolences to Mike, Kate, Sue, and Pete. There are so many humorous stories that I could relate about your parents and my parents at Point Lookout. They were wonderful people. I've reminisced often about all of the fun times that were had. It puts a smile on my face every time I think about them. My thoughts are with you.

Casey Wise

October 11, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Eddy was an extraordinary women. It was an honor and privilege to have worked with her and all of you.

Wendy Hayes

October 11, 2015

Susan and Deb'N - my thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Eddy was a great "lady" who will be missed by all who had the privilege to meet, know and love her. She will be missed by her Colorado family and friends.

Gail Lodr-Simonsen

October 11, 2015

Nancy Iannitelli

October 11, 2015

My deepest regrets go out to her family. What a great loss. We shared many stories over the past 15 years, as her stylist I had the privilege to know this eloquent beautiful woman. She had style and strength like no other woman I knew. I will miss our conversations and her dearly.

Nancy Iannitelli

October 11, 2015

To Mike and family, my deepest sympathies to you on the passing of your dear mother.

Sincerely,
Leni Carls

October 11, 2015

Mike:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Keep all of your wonderful memories with you.
Pat, Sherry, Bryan, Nick and Steven Swogger

October 11, 2015

Eddy was a great "lady" who will be missed by all who had the privilege to meet, know and love her. My thoughts are with her family and friends during this time. She will be greatly missed.

October 11, 2015

I want to send you all my condolences, I worked for your mom for 3 years and will always have wonderful memories of a great lady, a sharp business woman and a friend.
Lynn Drexler

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October 11, 2015

My condolences to your family. Eddy was a wonderful lady and I enjoyed working with her at Designer's Mart!

Christopher Van Note

October 11, 2015

What an amazing life story and legacy. I hope you feel peace, honor, pride and solace in knowing she loved you and you her Mike. God bless.
Pete Boothroyd

Pete Boothroyd

October 10, 2015

'A good name is better than good oil, and the day of death is better than the day of birth'(eccl 7:1). Please accept my condolences.

October 10, 2015

Mike,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Amy Swogger

October 9, 2015

Michael.. As I sit talking with my mom we are reminiscing are visit with you and your Mom at her home in Naples. What a wonderful, kind, loving woman. Remember my mom and I went out and bought rings like your mom. I think of her every time I put that smokey topaz ring on. God Bless you and your family during this difficult time.. Lots of Love & Hugs

Cindy Begerow

October 9, 2015

Mike,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The cherished memories are yours forever.
Marsha Stratton
Traverse City, MI

October 9, 2015

Mike,
Our sincere condolences. May the Lord bring healing to your heart.
God bless,
Pete & Barb

Barb Price

October 9, 2015

My deepest sympathy to you. I had the privilege of spending a week with Eddy after my husband (her nephew) passed away. I will always cherish those memories. Eddy was one of the most intelligent women I knew. I will miss her dearly.

Sue Nelson-Mundell

October 9, 2015

Mike,
Sounds like an amazing woman! I am so sorry for your loss. I understand the heartache. You and your family continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you my friend.

Brigett Schmidt

October 9, 2015

I will always remember Eddy as my American Mom, as I used to called her. I had the pleasure to worked with her for over 10 years. She was a great person, loyal, happy, smart, very idependent, and strong. God take you into his arm for ever. You always be present in my heart. My condolences to all your family members and close friends. I thanks God for give me the opportunity to met you and be part of my life.

Frankli Contreras

October 9, 2015

Mike, Sincere thoughts and hugs to you! Mom's are special treasures and you have many years of beautiful memories to keep in your heart! Much love to you!

Audrey Swogger Beyer

October 9, 2015

A wonderful woman who will be missed many people.

Cameron Garst

October 9, 2015

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