Marian Hovenkotter

Marian Hovenkotter, 90, died May 16, 2018 surrounded by family in hospice care. She was born July 25, 1927 in Dickinson, North Dakota to John C. Huck and Eva (Dukart) Huck. Her family moved to the Yakima area in 1935 and she lived in Yakima, Gleed, and West Valley ever since.

She is survived by five children: Martin (Kerry) Hovenkotter of Sammamish, Mary (Steven) Bouchee of Renton, Joseph Hovenkotter of Seattle, Dale (Mary) Hovenkotter of Misawa, Japan, Michael (Kathy) Hovenkotter of Yakima, 16 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Agnes Huck and four brothers: Ralph (Betty) Huck, Bob (Dom) Huck, Tom (Penny) Huck, and Larry (Patricia) Huck. She is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Laurence Hovenkotter, two sons: John (Maureen) Hovenkotter and David Hovenkotter, her parents, her sister, Rose (Fred) Baur, and four brothers, Ben (Frankie) Huck, Marvin (Pat) Huck, John Huck, and Val (Kathy) Huck.

Marian spent her early years on the family farm in North Dakota, speaking German as her first language, and learning many life skills. Hard economic times prompted her family to move to Yakima where she attended St. Paul's Grade School and worked as a fruit and hop field worker, a movie house usherette, and retail checker. After marrying Laurence, she partnered with him to run a family farm in West Valley, earned her GED, and worked for 25 years as a meat wrapper for Safeway.

Marian was a member of Holy Family Church, Catholic War Veterans, and UFCW. She spent her later years managing the family farm, quilting, gardening, and enjoying family get togethers. Marian was dedicated to her family and her church. She was a quiet and steady presence and a loving person. All who knew her will miss her deeply.

Vigil Rosary Services will be Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Holy Family Catholic Church in the chapel (5315 Tieton Dr, Yakima, WA 98908) at 6:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, May 24, 2018 also at Holy Family Catholic Church at 10:00 am. A luncheon reception will follow in Murtagh Hall. Memorial contributions are suggested to Catholic Family and Child Services or Northwest Parkinson's Foundation in care of Brookside Funeral Home (PO Box 1267, Moxee, WA 98936).

SERVICES

Funeral service
Thursday, May 24, 2018
10:00 AM
Holy Family Catholic Church

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