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JOE HOOTS Obituary

Joe Hoots 4/3/1917 - 3/16/2011 Gig Harbor resident since 1932. Married to Laura (Severtsen) Hoots for 65 years. Joe's business was Joe Hoots Construction, Inc. He was known for his outstanding community involvement in many civic organizations, and was honored through the years by many awards and distinguished recognitions, named "Gig Harbor Citizen of the Year" in 1987. Family members include daughter and son-in-law Senator Val and Keith Stevens of Arlington; daughter and son-in-law Rita and Bob Drohman of Olympia; grandchildren Russell and Curtis Stevens, Laurene Turk, and Joe Drohman, and 16 great-grandchildren. Memorial service 2PM Sat., March 26, 2011 at Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church, 7700 Skansie Ave, Gig Harbor. Interment Haven of Rest Cemetery. Online notice at www.havenrest.com .

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Mar. 20, 2011.

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Lou Herbert

April 14, 2011

Rita and Val,
I will always have good memories of your father. He was a man of integrity and he required excellence in his Sub Contractors. I've always been proud to have known him, and to have worked for him. I am so sorry for your loss, but so glad that you have had him for all of these years.

Penelope Parish

April 5, 2011

Rita and Val - Your father had such a long life, providing you with so many wonderful memories. I hope in the coming days and weeks, those memories ease the sorrow in your hearts.

With sympathy

Judy Olski

March 24, 2011

Joe and Laura were special people, as is the entire family. Joe never stopped missing Laura, now they are together again. I have many fond memories of my time with them both. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Love Judy

David Stevens

March 23, 2011

I was surprised when Keith called to tell me that Joe had died.
I have fond memories of both Joe and Laura from the 60s. I remember the vibrant Joe and charming Laura.
I was at their home only once, but I'll never forget the beautiful view they had had from their home.
I remember visiting Joe and Laura at their cabin in Westport. It was a nice place.
David

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