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William J. Hoover

William J. Hoover

Male 1928 - 2010  (82 years)

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  • Name William J. Hoover 
    Born 26 Mar 1928  Champaign, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 6 Jul 2010  Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I19962  Family Tree
    Last Modified 30 Jul 2016 

    Father Walter Scott Hoover,   b. 1 Aug 1905, Pittsfield, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Oct 1974, Champaign, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 69 years) 
    Mother Dorothy Edwina Green,   b. 6 Dec 1908, Champaign, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Oct 1992, Champaign, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Family ID F9889  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    Last Modified 30 Jul 2016 
    Family ID F9891  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 26 Mar 1928 - Champaign, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 6 Jul 2010 - Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA Link to Google Earth
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    Bill Hoover
    Bill Hoover

    Census
    1930 US Census
    1930 US Census
    Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois
    At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.

  • Notes 
    • Dr. William J. Hoover March 26, 1928 ? July 6, 2010 at 82 years old, Bill passed away in Colorado Springs, Colorado, after suffering a stroke. Bill was the beloved husband of Ellen Hoover for over 60 years. He will be forever remembered by his adoring children Mike Hoover, Jane Bartlett, and Laura Thiel; treasured grandchildren Emily Kiefer, K.C. Gillispie, Brian, Clay, and Mike Bartlett and Grace Thiel; prized great grandchildren Ashlyn, Clarissa, Adriana and Kamryn; loving sister Mary Council and caring in-laws Bobi Hoover, Bob Bartlett, Dave Thiel, Dustin Kiefer, and Lisa Bartlett, along with countless other friends and family whom were blessed to know him.
      Born and raised in Champaign, Illinois, Bill was one of two children born to the late Scott and Dorothy Hoover. After graduating high school in Champaign, Bill went on to receive his Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Illinois, majoring in Food Technology with minors in Business Administration and Mathematical Statistics.
      As President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Institute of Baking for 18 years, Bill left his mark worldwide. His worked enhanced food safety, processing, distribution, and nutrition at home, in the U.S., and abroad. Bill's work and research helped improve the nutritional value of food in 67 countries.
      Prior to his time with A.I.B., Bill was Director for the Food and Feed Grain Institute and Head of Kansas State University's Department of Grain Science and Industry. Throughout his distinguished career, Bill served on numerous boards and committees in areas as varied as he was dynamic. He was honored numerous times throughout his life including Kansas Scientist of the Year, 2007 inductee into the Baking Hall of Fame and Citizen of the Year in Manhattan, KS, in 1981.
      Bill loved being with his family and friends. He was an avid golfer, dedicated follower of all Kansas State and University of Illinois athletics, and enthusiastic violinist. He inspired all who knew him with his wit, integrity, and charm. Bill was especially talented at bringing smiles to the faces of those around him with his trademark sense of humor.
      Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service on July 10, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 612 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502, with Reverends Nancy J Kollhoff and Ben Duerfeldt officiating.
      A memorial scholarship has been established in Bill's name at the American Institute of Baking and may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502 or the American Institute of Baking, 1213 Baker's Way, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.
      Here, you were our idol
      In our minds you'll always be
      Your soul is now free