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Miriam Hoch Obituary

Miriam Louise Hoch

Arden - Miriam L. Hoch, 94, known as "Mimi" to those who loved her, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Ardenwoods Retirement Community at Heather Glen.

Born in Dover, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Robert G. and Emma Lambert Hoch of Asheville. As a young girl, she moved to Asheville with her parents and attended St. Genevieve-of-the-Pines. She attended business school in Talladega, Alabama, when the family relocated there for a few years during WWII. She resided in the community of Kenilworth for over 70 years and loved working in her yard and visiting with neighbors.

She worked for Oerlikon, the Swiss technology company for many years as well as at Christ School in Arden for 16 years as an executive assistant to the Dean. She especially loved her work at Christ School and had many fond memories there. The students were incredibly fond of her and the Class of 1990 dedicated and placed a beautiful bench in the middle of the school's campus in her honor.

She was of the Catholic faith, with strong ties to both the Basilica of St. Lawrence as well as the Cathedral of All Souls in Biltmore. She was a volunteer for many years at St. Joseph's and Memorial Mission Hospitals. Mimi was an avid football fan and loved to cheer on the local teams especially the Greenies. She also followed Carolina basketball closely and hardly ever missed one of their games.

She is survived by her niece, Karin Hoch Stedman, her husband John, and nephews Kyle, Kevin, and Tyler. She was proceeded in death by her beloved brother, Robert Lambert Hoch of Estero, Florida.

Special thanks to the nurses at Heather Glen and to the ladies of Four Seasons

Hospice for their patience, love and special care.

A memorial service will be held at a later date at Green Hills Cemetery in Asheville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Asheville Humane Society.

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family and a guest register is available at www.grocefuneralhome.com

Published by Asheville Citizen-Times from Mar. 29 to Mar. 30, 2020.
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Robert Maddix

April 2, 2020

Mariam was a very special lady. I met Mariam several years ago through her loving nephew Jeff and his wife Nancy. She was always so appreciative of the love and care they bestowed upon her for so many years. She was extremely saddened when Jeff passed away a few years ago. I always enjoyed hearing her stories about her family and things she had done in her lifetime. I'm thankful that Nancy and I were able to visit with her a few months ago. She lived a long life and now she has joined her loving family & friends in her next life. Rest in Peace Mariam. You were loved by many.

Diana Hutto

April 1, 2020

Miriam and I worked together at the Northrop plant in Swannanoa for several years in the accounting Dept. We kept in touch through the years. I know she loved her family and she was fun to be around. We shared many good times. RIP Miriam. Martha Raines

Martha Raines

April 1, 2020

Mimi was a dear friend and neighbor to us in Kenilworth. She was loving and spunky, ready to help everyone, and so much fun to be around! Mimi had so many friends that became her family. She loved her nephew Jeff and his wife Nancy and we thank them for caring for her when she moved to Lake Fontana. Our hearts are sad with Mimi's passing but we know how full her life was and how rich she was with her memories and stories. We love you Mimi! The Maddix Family

March 30, 2020

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