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Joan McCarter Obituary
Tempe Arizona - The passing of Joan (Hozy) Hosdowich McCarter of Tempe Arizona, previously of Paradise Valley, occurred on October 12th, 2019. Sadly missed by sons Kevin, Neal, daughter Genevieve, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Predeceased by son Cory. Also missed by many dear friends and students. Hozy retired at the age of 71. She had a long career as a math professor with over 40 years teaching at various places around the Valley. She loved to sail and spent many days sailing her boat around the canyons. Her true passion was for Bonsai, being one of the co-founders of the Phoenix Bonsai Society, which she pursued to the end of her life. Her ashes will be spread, without ceremony, in the desert among the wild things she loved.
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Terri Miller
October 8, 2022
Recently, I was reminded of Joan´s teaching skills. A new colleague´s partner has just arrived in Tempe. They did their undergraduate degree at ASU and recalled that Joan was one of their favorite math teachers. She had such skill as an educator, was beloved by so many of her students, and was an incredible mentor. I had the pleasure of coming under her influence when I was hired as an undergraduate TA. I still miss our talks and often think of her.
Diane Richardson
January 27, 2020
Joan was so helpful and patient with new Instructors providing needed feedback so we could improve.
Matthias Kawski
January 26, 2020
Joan was very inspirational and devoted to bringing modern technology into the classroom, a true leader, and always committed to her students. We miss her.
Terri Miller
December 27, 2019
She was an inspiration to fellow professors and loved by her students. I will miss our far too infrequent dinners and talks.
October 16, 2019
I had joan as a math professor when i was earning my engineering degree and she was wonderful and took the time to help me to understand the difficult subject.
Sam thomasson
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