Anthony Freeman Hovey

I did not know Tony, but I have one story to share. On a climbing trip with two friends (all of us from Michigan) to the Cascades in 1974, we happened to meet Tony and his son, Matt, at Steamboat Prow on Mt. Rainier. Tony was planning to climb Mt Rainier with Matt the following day, as were my two friends and I. We were the only parties climbing that route on Mt. Rainier then, and in fact the only ones on that side of the mountain, as far as we could tell. While we didn't climb with Tony and Matt, we stayed in touch from time to time during the climb. We all successfully reached the summit and returned to camp. We were impressed with Matt's determination and Tony's commitment to his son. Tony also helped us plan future climbs. My deepest condolences to Tony's family and friends.

RIP Tony. You were a good man.

I had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Hovey through his support of KCTS Channel 9. He was a sponsor of PBS Newshour. I arranged for Jim Lehrer to send him a letter in response to his concersn about the Newshour. Mr. Hovey was deeply touched by this. He will be missed by his friends at Channel 9.

I am sorry to hear of Tony's passing. The northwest sheet metal health care and pension trust's participants owe a lot to Tony for his hard work and dedication to our plans. My condolences to the family.
Thanks Tony I am glad to have known you.

Was so sorry to hear of Tony's death on Jan. 20th. I first met Tony in the late 80's when I owned a slide production company in Seattle. He gave me a number of challenging photo and video projects that really put my skills to the test – but I learned a great deal because of them. As time went by, he invited me to go with him on a couple of his hiking trips. I enjoyed them in part because we hiked to some great photo locations. You could really see how much Tony enjoyed hiking in the outdoors.

More recently, after I had left my business, Tony and I kept in touch and I even worked on a few projects for him over the years. I admired the hard work and dedication he showed toward his clients and his insurance and retirement planning insights were always very helpful to me.

Attached is a photo I took of Tony when were hiking in Zion National Park in Utah. I often think about that trip, and how enjoyable it was to be there. I am fortunate to have known Tony. My deepest condolences to his family.

My hear goes out to Christopher at this time losing his beloved Mother and Grandfather so close together. Jim and Sheryl Sparks

Anthony Freeman Hovey was predeceased by his wife, Joan Weaver Hovey (née Joan Quincy Weaver); and his daughter, Rebecca Quincy Hovey Maryatt (née Rebecca Quincy Hovey). He is survived by his son, Matthew Cook Hovey; and his grandson, Christopher Quincy Maryatt (mother Rebecca). Christopher will scatter his ashes on the island of Kaua'i where Anthony scattered Joan's ashes in 1984.

I am so sorry to hear of Tony's passing so soon after Rebecca's The Skirvin-Swanson family send condolences to the Hovey-Marriatt family