LeRoy 'John' Hoyt
April 11, 1931 ~ June 25, 2014
Leroy F. 'John' Hoyt, 83, of Marion, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 25, 2014. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 30, 2014, at All Saints Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. John R. Flaherty. Visitation will be one hour prior to mass at the church. Burial: Campbell Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with military honors. Arrangements are by Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his wife, Carol; daughters, Kathy (Allen) Trueblood, and Johnna Meadows; sons, Michael (Jan) Hoyt, Patrick (Melinda) Hoyt, Kenneth (Laurie) Hoyt, and Bong Hoyt; brother, Gary Hoyt; ten grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and many other extended family members. John was born April 11, 1931, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Llewellyn and Dorothy (Stoneking) Hoyt. He served in the US Navy. On June 21, 1986, he married Carol Wirtz in Marion, Iowa. John worked for H & W Motor Express, retiring after 18 years. He was a member of All Saints Catholic Church, and a past member of the Springville Masonic Lodge & El Kahir Shrine Temple. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-mother; a sister; a brother-in-law; and two sisters-in-law. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Mercy or All Saints Catholic Church.
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Grandpa Hoyt will be missed by everyone dearly. Leroy lived his life to the fullest and he was always there for his grandchildren. I will miss our talks about the Navy and sitting our under your tree but I know you will be watching over us. I love you and we will see each other again.
You were the most loving and kindest man i knew, For over 20 years I was so proud to call you Dad, You will be truly and sadly missed. RIP
I’m sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I have many fond memories of playing at your house and your Dad was always nice to me. My condolences to the family.
Phyllis Gogel
Pat and Family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. You will be in our thoughts in the days ahead. May your memories bring you peace and comfort.
I feel so blessed to have been a small part in John’s life. I cherished the times John and I watched “old movies”. I will always remember his smile and the twinkle in his eyes.
Grandpa we miss and love you
Carol and family, you have my sincere sympathy. If you need another Carol to talk to, I’m available.
It was my great pleasure to meet and work with both John and you. I think of you often. My prayers are with you.