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JOHN L. HOKE
Of Bethesda, MD, died on Friday, February 25, 2011, at the age of 85. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Sylvia; daughter Bonnie Hoke-Scedrov of Philadelphia; sons Lawrence of Denver, Edward of Washington, and Franklin of Philadelphia, and five grandchildren, Nicolette and Jesse of Denver, Magdalen and Levi Andrews-Hoke of Philadelphia, and Kyrill Scedrov of Philadelphia. Services will be held Saturday, March 5, at 1 p.m., at River Road Unitarian Church, 6301 River Road, Bethesda, MD, 20817.
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Dr. Charles Hoke, Jr.
March 5, 2011
I met John L in about 1957 when I was 11 years old and living in the wilds of Panama overlooking the canal. As I recall, he was checked in to the Tivoli Hotel and had a large turtle in his bath tub, alarming the hotel staff. Over the years, I heard his wonderful tails of pet sloths, known by name, in his home in the jungles of Surinam. My children built turtle habitats, referring to his book. His electric cars, long cape, cigar, booming voice, great stature, and willingness to hold forth on many subjects in nature convinced me, at a young age, that John L was a true genius who loved animals, teaching and the future. He was a wonderful man.
Bob Miller
March 4, 2011
Anybody who worked at NCR during the 70's through the 80's will remember John fondly as our own "Mr. Wizard" with his colorful array of electric cars, forward-looking research projects and non-standard garb. Government agencies don't always have the leeway for more creative endevours, but John made his own. Sorry about your loss he was a fun and interesting guy to know.
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