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Gary Hoskinson Obituary
Gary Lee Hoskinson
August 12, 1937-May 23, 2020
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE, AR-Gary Lee Hoskinson, 82, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, formerly of Bettendorf, Iowa, stepped into the presence of his Lord on Saturday, May 23, 2020. Gary was born August 12, 1937 in Newton, Iowa, son of Lawrence Hoskinson and Louise (Griffeth) Hoskinson. Gary worked and retired after 25 years with Caterpillar Tractor, Mt. Joy, Iowa, as a tool design engineer. He also worked for J.I. Case and John Deere.
Gary married Lorena McCartney from Davenport, Iowa, October 6, 1984. They moved to Hot Springs Village, Arkansas in 1995. Gary enjoyed golfing, fishing, billiards and oil painting. Gary had such a passion for life and sensitivity to everyone he met. He had a God-given talent for writing poetry, one of which was published in Reader's Digest. Gary's memory will be deeply cherished and kept alive by his wife and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Robert Hoskinson, James Hoskinson, sisters Delores (Hoskinson) Fuller, Linda (Hoskinson) Daut.
Those left to honor his memory include his wife Lorena (McCartney) Hoskinson, sister Patricia (Hoskinson) Dunham, niece Julie (Dunham) Wilson, and nephew Scott Dunham.
Online condolences may be left to Gary's family at www.cedarvalefuneralhome.com.
A celebration of Gary's life will take place at a later date.
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Charles and June Markwalter
January 20, 2021
We are so sorry to learn of Gary´s passing. He was such a nice guy and we enjoyed our friendship with him. Prayers for the family.
Rich and Connie Lytle
June 18, 2020
We so enjoyed Gary and his friendship with us. Our thought and prayers are with you Lorena.
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