Obituary: Hoover, Larry Lee

Wed., June 27, 2012

HOOVER, Larry Lee

Larry Lee Hoover (age 72) of Cheney, WA passed away on June 21, 2012 at Hospice House in Spokane, WA, after a 10 year battle with emphysema.

Larry was born in Evansville Indiana February 26, 1940 and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

He retired after working many years as a long haul truck driver.

He is survived by his children; Curt Hoover, Shelly Henderson, and Karrie Gray.

Grandchildren; Samantha Hoover, Courtney Hoover, and Megen Gray.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 29, at the West Terrace Mormon Church.

A reception will follow at the Church.

CHENEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, CHENEY, WA.

online guestbook at cheneyfuneral.com

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