Obituary of James Richard Hoover

James R. "Jim" Hoover passed away on June 8, 2012 at the age of 88. He left us peacefully with his loving family at his side. Jim was born on July 9, 1923 in Omaha, NB to William and Judith Hoover. Jim served in the United States Army Air Force during WWII, enlisting on February 5, 1943 and was honorably discharged on November 24, 1945. In 1942, Jim married the love of his life Mary "Jo" Donald. Together they raised 3 children, Jim, Tom and Joyce. Jim worked for the Metropolitan Utilities District in Omaha and retired in 1985. In 1993, Jim and Jo relocated to Lake Havasu City. Jim was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1951 and fought the disease bravely until the very end. He was determined to not let it get the best of him. Jim loved his Diamondbacks, model cars and slot machines. A slot machine sat in his room and he played it daily. Jim is survived by his loving wife Jo, today, June 13th, would have marked their 70th anniversary, sons Jim Hoover and his wife Cathy of Lake Havasu City and Tom Hoover and his wife Linda of Watkinsville, GA; daughter Joyce Riley and her husband Mike of Lake Havasu City; sister Betty; brother Bud, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson. He was preceded in death by his mother and father and his brother, Dave. We take great comfort in the fact that you're in a place where you can walk, run and be at peace. A memorial service will be held onThursday June 14, 2012 at 2:00pm at Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Dr David Bybee of Community Presbyterian Church will offer words of comfort. Military Honors will be rendered by VFW Post 9401 and American Legion Post 81. Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory.