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Never short of gratitude or perspective and a firm believer in the power of the present moment."Semper Avanti"- always forward, was one of his personal credos, as was the power of the Serenity Prayer.
He loved art, scuba diving, travel, theatre, music and all things outdoors. He used humor to connect people and had an anecdote for any situation.
Phil is preceded in death by his father, Armand Leroy Hoover and mother Martha Alice Hoover. He is survived by his bride of 54 years Leslee (née Wilson) Hoover, brother Mike (Denise) Hoover, and sister Kim (Steve) Lowe-Hoover, children Rachel (Steve) Tomsic and Zach (Sandi) Hoover; grandchildren Sullivan, Asher, Samson, Cohen and Eversen; numerous nieces and nephews, and faithful canine companion Harley.
Memorial/Celebration of Life Service will be held at Eisenhower Recreation Center, 3560 Buena Vista Boulevard, The Villages, FL. 32163 on March 2nd, 2024, 2:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to The Gary Sinise Foundation: https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/donate
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Julie Blashinsky Blackledge
February 19, 2025
I'm so sorry to hear of Phil's passing just now I was the babysitter for their cute children, Rachel and Zach.
Phil and Leslee was two of the nicest people. I also loved their big dog, if only I could remember his name.
Prayers for the family. I treasure the memories, never forgotten!
R.I.P. Phil
Mark Halverson
February 29, 2024
I met Phil when I was the GM at WHO and KLYF in Des Moines. We were competitors. We served on the Des Moines Broadcasters Association together. I admired Phil's great leadership. I respected Phil and loved our conversations. When I left and tried to buy a station in Des Moines, Phil helped and put me in touch with Ed Christian of Saga. Phil was very helpful, and we had become friends. I always kidded him about his military intelligence background and how he could learn things in advance. Phil had a great story about scuba diving with ED, and literally saving Ed's life. Ed confirmed that story to me. I will always remember Phil's kindness, and his values. I'm so sorry his wonderful family has lost his daily presence. I sense his good humor and gracious spirit will be with them always. Thank you Phil for becoming a good and trusted friend.
davey jones
February 24, 2024
I think I met Phil, was he not a sales mgr @ WDIF? davey jones 92.7fm WQEL [email protected]
Kacy Wainwright
February 23, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Go Bucks!!!!
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