Deborah Dearth Hoover
Deborah D. Hoover, 76 of Tipton died at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Tipton after a two year battle with brain cancer. Deborah was born in Elwood on September 14, 1943 to Ray J. & Joanne (McNary) Dearth.
Deborah was a retired nurse, retiring from Anthem Insurance in 2017. She graduated from Tipton High School in 1961 and Ivy Tech Nursing School in 1991. Deborah enjoyed gardening, long drives in the country, books on tapes, and home projects. She also enjoyed antiquing and being outdoors. Deborah was a very outgoing person and never met a stranger. She loved being a mom. Her children were her life and she would have done anything for them.
Deborah is survived by three children, Todd Hoover and wife Tarah, Tipton, Jennifer Hoover, Sharpsville, along with Jack Hoover and companion Syd Latina, Noblesville; a sister, Ruthanne Bowser, LaPorte, Texas; grandchildren, Nathan, Hadley, Charlotte, Kenzie, Cassie, Julianna, and Libby Hoover.
Deborah’s family is following her wishes to be cremated and not have any funeral services. Young-Nichols Funeral Home is assisting the Hoover family with the arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.young-nichols.com.
Debbie and I went to school together. She could be very funny and once she started laughing it became infectious. I will miss you Deb. My regrets to her family
My sincere sympathy and kind thoughts to Deb’s family. Ruthanne, you are in my heart just now. Goodness! Debbie was so full of life when we were growing up !
Sidenia Maines Stace
I miss you old lifelong friend. You are always in my heart. Love to Todd, Jennie and Jack. Please keep in touch with me.
My deepest sympathy and prayers for all the family. Deb was such a fun loving person.
I went into nursing in my 40’s. Debbie was very kind to me and became a good friend. Lost touch recently but I’ve never forgotten her kindness.
Cheryl,
You were a good friend. My mom always enjoyed your company. I wasn’t sure how to get a hold of you. I’m glad you were able to hear of her passing.
Hoover Kids,
I’m sorry that cancer got to your mom I know how the transmission hurts watching her go from one life to another. Remember the good times that will make you grin when you do the remember when.
The Nursing Honor Guard serving North Central Indiana would like to express our heartfelt sympathy to the entire Hoover family. We are thankful for Deborah’s strength, wisdom, soothing words, compassion, gentle healing hands and love of nursing. More than 90 nurses in North Central Indiana are praying for your family as you prepare to privately celebrate Deborah’s life.
So sorry for your loss.
It is always sad to lose a classmate and long time friend. My heartfelt sympathy to Deb’s family.