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Stanley Hoig Obituary

Stanley Warlick Hoig was born June 24, 1924, at Duncan, Oklahoma. He grew up in Gage and graduated from Gage High School in 1942. Stan served three years in the Army Air Corps during WWII, rising to the rank of sergeant. He earned his Bachelor's degree in English at then Oklahoma A&M College. In 1953 he married Patricia Ann Corbell and moved to Tulsa. In 1956 they moved to Houston, where he served as editor of publications for Baroid Company. In 1964, Hoig completed his MA degree at OU and took a position at UCO, where he sponsored publications and taught journalism classes until his retirement in 1986. He received his PhD from OU in 1971. In 1985 he was named as Distinguished Scholar by the UCO Chapter of University Professors. Hoig has 25 books listed with the Library of Congress, plus other works, including The Early Years of Edmond and Edmond, the First Century. His first book, The Humor of the American Cowboy (1958), remains in print today. Dr. Hoig received many awards for his books and articles. Hoig is a member of the Edmond Hall of Fame, the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame, and the Oklahoma Historical Hall of Fame. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; his sons: Mel and Brent of Edmond; daughter, Lisa Walter and husband Jerry of Pittsburgh, PA; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandson. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Edmond, OK. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the UCO Foundation, the Oklahoma Historical Society, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, or the charity of your choice. Services are under the direction of Matthews Funeral Home, Edmond, OK.

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Published by Oklahoman on Dec. 29, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Stanley Hoig

15 Entries

C. Jane Lowther

January 4, 2010

To the Hoig family,
Dr. Hoig was my instructor at UCO and one of my favorites at the school. Journalism was my minor and out of all of my journalism classes, his were, by far, the most interesting and he was a patient instructor. One that really sticks out in my mind was a writing class and our term paper consisted of writing a short story, chapter of a novel or a magazine article. He critiqued all of our work with pain-staking comments and you could tell that he did not lightly grade them and just put a grade at the top. He went over every sentence, punctuation mark and innuendo with a fined tooth comb. He was an excellent professor and made my college days memorable. I recently retired from teaching myself and incorporated a lot of what I learned in my own journalism classes that Dr. Hoig taught me. You could look the world over and I don't believe you could find another more dedicated and caring of his students.
I was sorry to read of his death but the impressions he gave me are still alive today. My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time.

Edmond Historical Society & Museum

January 4, 2010

The staff and volunteers of the Edmond Historical Society & Museum wish to extend our heartfelt sympathies in the loss of Dr. Stanley Hoig. Our deepest condolences go out to the Hoig family. The preeminent, singular contribution of his writing highlighting the rich history of Edmond, Oklahoma is valued by everyone connected to the Museum. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.

PePe Gonzales

December 31, 2009

Dear Hoig Family,

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

PePe Gonzales

December 31, 2009

Dear Hoig Family,

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.

December 31, 2009

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Antoinette Roach

December 31, 2009

Dearest Hoig Family,

Remembering you in thought and prayer and asking God to lift you during this difficult time.
Dr. Hoig was one of my professor, when I attending CSU in 1974-75. It was such a fun loving person, full of knowledge and always helpful. One of the great ones who will be truly missed.
~Antoinette Roach

Becky Barber Shelby

December 30, 2009

Dear Hoig Family,
So sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you while you go through this difficult time.

Ann Wallingford Eckroat

December 30, 2009

Mel, Brent and Family,

My prayers are with all of you as you go through this difficult time.

Craig Wohlschlegel

December 30, 2009

Mel & Family,
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your father. Our prayers and thoughts will be with you and your family.

Richard Caram

December 30, 2009

Please know that your father was a great professor and boss. I worked for him for three years on the Bronze Book. He always shared his wisdom and stories with a sense of caring, I appreciated him. We shared in your family's hospitality when Dr. Hoig and Pat opened their home to me and my wife for a wedding shower. Your dad was a pretty cool dude. Richard Caram, Oklahoma City.

Denise Siemens

December 29, 2009

Mel & Family,

I am sorry for the loss of a family member at this time through the Holidays. My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family for comfort. Mirio & I have only met your parents twice and they both left a very warm and welcoming feeling in our hearts. God Bless you and the family.

Debby Stapleton

December 29, 2009

Pat and Family,
I will miss Stan terribly. He was always so friendly and helpful anytime I needed his help. I have really enjoyed reading his books on the history of the area and now I have those as a keepsake of Stan's immense knowledge that he so well shared with the rest of us.
My last conversation with Stan was one of the funniest I remember, and that will stay with me forever.

Our prayers are with you all. We will miss Stan.

J Campbell

December 29, 2009

Pat and Family,
Please accept our sincere sympathy on the loss of your loved one. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
OHS Class of 1949

Marjorie Lowe

December 29, 2009

Pat and Family,

Jim and I were so fortunate to have your and Stanley's friendship over the years. I like to think they are together and sharing some good memories too. In the future, whenever I think of Stanley it will always be with a smile on my face.
You and I are sharing another experience at this time that we never wanted to share. I pray for your comfort and peace as I feel I have derived from my faith. As a 90 yr old member of my church reminded me, that now Jim has a better address than I have. That goes for Stanley too.
God's Blessings and take care.

Lisa Conard Frost

December 29, 2009

On behalf of the entire National Park Service staff at Washita Battlefield National Historic Site, we would like to send our sincerest thoughts and condolences to the Hoig family at the passing of Stanley. His book, The Battle of the Washita, has been a resource we have used for many years in developing our services to the public at this sacred site. We honor his dedication and contribution to this important story.
In appreciation and sympathy,
The NPS Staff at Washita

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