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DONALD HOOCK Obituary

Donald William Hoock Jr. passed away suddenly on Friday, December 21st at his home in El Paso, Texas. Donald was a graduate of New Mexico State University earning a PhD in Physics in 1979. He was a member of the Pi Mu Epsilon National Honorary Mathematics Fraternity and the Sigma Pi Sigma National Physics Honor Society.

Donald dedicated his life to his work and research with the Army Research Lab, Battlefield Environment Division where he was employed for thirty-three years. During this time he received the Department of the Army Research and Development Achievement Award, and was promoted to the title of Chief of the Atmospheric Dynamics Branch.

Donald is survived by his mother Dorothy Jean Hoock, sister Diane Johnson and niece Leslie Sandoval. He was preceded in death by his father Donald William Hoock Sr. Visitation will be Thursday, January 3, 2013 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Carolina with a Prayer Service at 1:30 p.m. The family requests that in lieu of flowers a donation be made to the Animal Humane Society or the New Mexico Dachshund Rescue. Services under the direction of HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME 1060 Carolina Drive 598-3332

Published by El Paso Times from Dec. 31, 2012 to Jan. 7, 2013.
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Don was a talented, appreciated, and well-respected member of the Army Research Lab family. He was never too busy to help a younger scientist find the right tools or venue for further study. He was always friendly and open. All of us should take a page from Don's book of life. We will miss him very much.

Liz Bowman

January 7, 2013

So very sorry to hear of my Don's passing. We send our deepest condolences and prayers to his family, Aunt Dottie and Diane.

Kevin and Patti Hoock

Kevin Hoock

January 7, 2013

Don was a talented scientist, with such a passion, pride, professionalism and dedication for his work. However, Don was even more a wonderful human being who truly cared about his family, friends and colleagues. He will be so greatly missed, and his family is in my prayers.

Robert Dumais

January 2, 2013

Don was a great colleague from grad school through work. He will be sorely missed.

Jim and Patti Gillespie

January 2, 2013

Don was a great influence from grad school at NMSU through working with him at ARL. You will be missed. Jim and Patti Gillespie

January 2, 2013

Thank you, Don, for making a difference in my professional life and showing me how to do the job right. I'll miss you!

Sean O'Brien

January 2, 2013

Don was a Wonderful man, he will be missed!!!!!!

Cecelia Sanchez

January 2, 2013

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Felipe Chavez

January 2, 2013

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