Frank L. Hoover, age 80 of Ada, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Frank is survived by his wife of 54 years, Judi Hoover; children, Missi (Benji) Stein, Kristin (Chris Hardy) Hoover; grandchildren, Luci, and Charlie Stein; sisters, Francene Crandall, Mary Thompson; brother, Michael (Ellen) Hoover; brother-in-law, Gerry Syrba; and many nieces and nephews. Frank graduated from Forest Hills Schools in 1962 and went on to work for and retire from Consolidated Freightways. He was a proud member of the Teamsters Local 406. Frank enjoyed golf, old cars, walking, and volunteering at the Sheriff’s Department, and being a trustee at the Ada Historical Society. Frank was a lifelong member of St. Robert’s of Newminster Parish. Mass of Christian Burial will take place 11:00 am, Monday, March 31, 2025, at St. Robert of Newminster Parish, 6477 Ada Dr. SE, Ada, MI 49301 with visitation one-hour prior. Rev. Logan Weber presiding. Interment Ada Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Ada Historical Society, PO Box 741, Ada, MI 49301.
Frank L. Hoover
04/24/1944
03/25/2025
9 Responses
Frank will be deeply missed by the St Robert’s community. He was always there- entertaining the children at mass, even holding babies to give the parents a reprieve. What a wonderful soul! May the Lord grant him eternal peace!
Judi and family, so sorry for this great loss! Frank was such a character, you must know our family loved you all! Even after moving out of state for so many years, it was so fun to come back for a visit, and run across Frank as he was walking the neighborhood. He was always up for a chat through the car window. He will be missed by so many in the neighborhood and the community. My heartfelt condolences and so much love being virtually transported to you from the West Coast!
Judi and family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved Frank. We adored him and were so grateful to have you all as close neighbors and friends. I praise God for his wonderful life on this Earth and all he that gave to it. What a great legacy of love. Sending love and warm hugs from Washington.
Dear Judi and family,
We are so saddened by the loss of Frank. He was a wonderful person loved by all. We worked alongside him very often at St Roberts and, honestly, he was sometimes the only reason we didn’t skip our. My kids (now pushing 40) still talk about “Mr Frank” who was always fun and welcoming, especially to the little kids. They would light up when they saw him, like he was Santa Claus. He will be missed greatly. My heart breaks for you. 💔
Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. We will miss his laugh.
My deepest sympathies at Frank’s passing. Frank and I served as EMs at SRN. He was always kind and gracious to me. May he enjoy his next life with our King and Savior in HIS Kingdom. May God envelope your family with HIS peace and comfort during these difficult times.
I had the pleasure to work with Frank for many years at CF motor freight. Always fun to enjoy a breakfast meal at our yearly reunions and reminiscing about days gone by. A model driver that always had others in mind, God speed Frank!
The Tendero and Scott family sends our deepest condolences. He was such a light at St. Roberts. We are so thankful for his kindness and positivity. He will be greatly missed.
Judy:
Frank was a stalwart volunteer with the KCSD HEP Volunteer Unit. He taught me the ropes and I believe he could sniff out a scofflaw miles away.
He taught me so much.
He fought a magnificent fight.
Fondly.
Bob Anderson
KCSD – HEP Unit