Mark C. Hoover

Mark Hoover Obituary

MARK C. HOOVER, 84, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2009, at Keepsake Village, Fort Wayne. Born on Aug. 17, 1924, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Evin and Bertha (Caston) Hoover. A 1942 graduate of South Side High School, he was a U.S. Navy aviator, serving as a navigator on PBY Catalinas just prior to the end of World War II. A member of Fort Wayne Baptist Church (formerly First Baptist Church) for over 45 years, he had recently also been attending Dunfee Missionary Church since moving to Sycamore Village. When wintering in Ft. Myers, Fla., he attended Faith Methodist Church. Next to spending time with his family and traveling, his favorite activity was singing with various groups including the First Baptist Church Choir, Faith Methodist Church Choir (Ft. Myers), Mizpah Shrine Chanters, and the Summit City Chorus Barbershop group and also the Barbershop group in Fort Myers. He was an avid IU basketball fan and followed them both here and in Florida. As a young businessman in El Reno, Okla., he served in several state wide offices for the JayCees. In Fort Wayne, he was a member of the Scottish Rite Masons, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite and Waynedale Lodge. He and his wife, Marjorie were the owners of R.L. Barrett Variety Stores, a family business started by Marge's father, the late R.L. Barrett. "He will be missed not only by his family, but by the circle of high school friends that have stayed together for 67 years." He is survived by his wife and high school sweetheart, Marjorie (Barrett) Hoover; daughter, Susan(Hoover)Elser; granddaughters, Kate Caudill and Abby Caudill; and grandson, Tim Elser. He was preceded in death by his parents, Evin and Bertha Hoover; brothers, Gene, Lloyd, Dale, and Paul Hoover; sisters, Helen Spindler, Corrine Geake and Josephine Moore; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service is 10:30 a.m. Monday at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, Winchester Road Chapel, 6424 Winchester Road, with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ossian. Preferred memorials to Dunfee Missionary Church, Fort Wayne Baptist Church or Heartland Hospice."This husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend will be missed."

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on May 1, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Mark Hoover

5 Entries

Brianne S

May 2, 2009

Kate
my deepest sympathies to you and your family. just wanted you to know I was thinking about you.

Jerry & Phyllis Elser

May 1, 2009

Susan and Family, Our hearts are heavy and we are sorry we can't be there but know that he is looking down on all of us with love. Susan, Please take care of your Mother as she has lost a great husband and friend as you have lost a great Dad and Tim, Abby and Kate you have lost a fun and loving Grandfather. We both send our love.

Heartland Hospice

May 1, 2009

Our staff is thankful for the opportunity to assist in caring for Mark in his last days. We offer our thoughts and prayers to his friends and family at this difficult time.

REST IN PEACE, LMT

May 1, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Dennis Rowe

May 1, 2009

Marge, Susan and Family:
It was a real joy to get to know Mark over these past months. He was an incredibly nice gentleman, who spoke lovingly of his family, his faith, and his community. Our prayers are with you all during these days.
Blessings
Rev. Dennis Rowe and Shari

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