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Thomas L. Hoover

Thomas L. Hoover

  • May 20, 1939 - August 4, 2012
  • Cesterfield, Missouri
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“Kelly, Your mother, Karin, and I were best friends from 2nd grade through high school and on to your Dad's & Karen's marriage and your birth. I...Read More » ”
1 of 19 | Posted by: Linda Rapp - Warsaw, IN

“Kelly, Sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Rich & Carolyn Helton ”
2 of 19 | Posted by: Rich & Carolyn Helton - MO

“I send my condolences to Tom's entire family. My ex-husband, Jack, and I lived in the same apartment building with Tom and Kelly when they lived on...Read More » ”
3 of 19 | Posted by: Lois Weir-Jungers - St. Louis, MO

“I met Tom when I joined Atlas Van Lines in 1981. Tom was a generous and likeable gent who ran a very successful Atlas agency. I spent more than a...Read More » ”
4 of 19 | Posted by: Steve Mumma - Newburgh, IN

“My memories go back to the Biltwell Basket Factoy in Warsaw, Indiana on St. Rd. 25 that your grandpa owned, and you look just like him) I worked in...Read More » ”
5 of 19 | Posted by: Louise Hackworth - Mntone, IN

“Dearest Becky, Kelly and family, Tom was a dear gentleman and good friend. He took me under his wing at my first atlas convention. Sharing his...Read More » ”
6 of 19 | Posted by: Daniel Ozbun - Phoenix, AZ

“My prayers are with you all at this time. I hope all your memories of Tom will help to fill the void he has left in your lives. He was such a...Read More » ”
7 of 19 | Posted by: Lynn Skillman - Great Falls, MT

“Tom was a great leader and Honorable man. generous in everyway. My heart goes out to the whole family, I am sorry for your loss. ”
8 of 19 | Posted by: Gary Hogan - Greeley, CO - freind

“I am sorry to hear of Toms passing. He was a great friend and a true gentleman. I met Tom during my time with Atlas. He always had a positive outlook...Read More » ”
9 of 19 | Posted by: Wally Saubert - WA - Friend

“Tom and my deceased husband Jim Delsing were very good friends. Jim iyhas been gone 6 years now. I am sure that they will have a chance to talk about...Read More » ”
10 of 19 | Posted by: Roseanne Delsing - Chesterfield, MO

“I worked for Tom for over 7 years with the business surviving the Great Flood of 93. I owe a great part of where I am today in the relocation...Read More » ”
11 of 19 | Posted by: Gary L. Paul - St. Louis, MO

“A friend, mentor and leader that will be truly missed. A man who made relationships "relationships". My heart and prayers be with you and your...Read More » ”
12 of 19 | Posted by: Roger Babbitt - Simi Valley, CA

“Becky and Family, Our sincere condolences to you and the entire family. I always had the highest respect for Tom, and I considered him a friend and...Read More » ”
13 of 19 | Posted by: Forrest Manning - N. Billerica, , MA

“May you rest in peace our friend Bob, Suzan & Kyera North ”
14 of 19 | Posted by: Bob North - Evansville, IN

“Tom will be sorely missed. I thoroughly enjoyed working for Tom and Becky. He was so caring, thoughtful, charismatic, fair, and a classy guy. He...Read More » ”
15 of 19 | Posted by: Doug McGregor - St Charles, MO

“When I worked for Tom many yrs ago he was such a considerate employer. I was a single mom on my own & he did thoughtful little Things to help me out...Read More » ”
16 of 19 | Posted by: Donna Howell - St Charles, MO

“Becki: Tom was a great person, good friend, mentor and all around very special. You are the besf. Love you, John and Deb ”
17 of 19 | Posted by: John & Debbie Scott - Evansvillle, IN

“It is a very rare occurrence to meet a truly brave individual during your lifetime. We had the opportunity to meet two: Tom and Becky Hoover. The...Read More » ”
18 of 19 | Posted by: John and Renee Javorek - MO

“I have learned a lot from my conversations with Tom over the last couple of years. He was always honest and truthful with me and I will never forget...Read More » ”
19 of 19 | Posted by: Tim Ellis - friend


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Thomas L. Hoover, of Chesterfield, Missouri, passed away quietly in his home on August 4, 2012, surrounded by family and friends after following a 10 month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Thomas was born in Warsaw, Indiana to Robert T and Jean (nee: Thompson) Hoover on May 20, 1939. Tom was preceded in death by both his parents and his step-mother Eleanor (nee: Hershberger) Hoover. He is survived by his wife Becky (nee: Schultz) Hoover, his daughter Kelly (A.J.) Alaboudi, brother Greg (Jenny) Hoover, niece Alexandra Hoover, nephew Dane Hoover, niece Stephanie (Robert) Swearengin, niece Lauren Underwood, niece Jenni Schultz. He is also survived by his father-in-law John Schultz and dear friend Pam Carter, sister-in-law Debbie Underwood, and brother-in-law Doug Schultz. Tom will also be missed by his best friend Dave Wilson and boot camp comrade and best friend Carl Fismer.

Raised in Northern Indiana, Tom was an Indiana all-state basketball player and graduated from Mentone High School, then continued his education at Purdue University with a basketball scholarship. After attending the university, Tom joined the United States Army where he achieved the rank of Corporal and was a jumpmaster as an enlisted paratrooper in the United States Army's 82nd Airborne Division. Once he completed his service in the Military, Tom returned to St. Louis and became the President and owner of ABC Moving and Storage, an Atlas Van Lines agent (since 1972), and also served as a Director on the Atlas World Group Board from 1988-2010.

An avid golfer, Tom was a match play champion for the Gateway (Missouri) Section of the GPA in 1987, and won numerous tournaments as a member of the Boone Valley Golf Club in Augusta, Missouri. He also had many long-time friendships from his time as a member of both The Country Club at the Legends in Eureka and Norwood Hills Country Club in Normandy. Tom and his wife Becky, the love of his life, also enjoyed spending time at their home in Bonita Bay, Florida. As a native Hoosier, Tom was an avid fan of the Indianapolis 500, and made many Memorial Day pilgrimages to the track with family and friends.

Memorials may be made to Donor's Choice.