NWA Capt. Kenneth F. Hoverson & Janice

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Navy veteran, NWA Capt. Kenneth F. Hoverson

February 8, 1934 ~ November 20, 2022

Mrs. Janice Hoverson

March 7, 1933 ~ May 13, 2020

 

Notice of passing…..retired Northwest Airlines pilot Captain Ken Hoverson, age 88.  Ken joined Northwest Airlines 04-08-1958.  Widowed in May of 2020 with the passing of his wife Janice, Ken is survived by their children and their children’s families.

Obituary information for the Hoversons is available online at

https://thepetersonchapel.com/kenneth-f-hoverson/ 

A Celebration of Life for both Janice and Ken will be held Dec. 10th at 1:00 PM at The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo MN.

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

https://rnpa.org/memoriam/obits/320-ken-hoverson   

Obituary : Kenneth F. Hoverson and Janice R. Hoverson

Janice R. Hoverson, age 87 of Rogers passed away at her home on May 13, 2020.

She was born on March 7, 1933 in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of Ed and Minerva (Hudson) Neis. She grew up in West Allis, WI, a few years after graduating from high school she joined Northwest Airlines as a flight attendant where she met Ken.

Janice Neis married Kenneth F. Hoverson on August 12, 1958 in Spokane, WA. God blessed their marriage with four children. She had many hobbies over the years but especially enjoyed her flower and vegetable gardens, tree farming and was an avid quilter.

Kenneth F. Hoverson, age 88 of Rogers passed away on November 24, 2022 at Parkview Care Center.

He was born in Fargo, ND on February 8, 1934 the son of Kenneth L. and Eva (Franta) Hoverson.

Ken graduated from Buffalo High School in 1951, attended St. Thomas College for 2 years then honorably served his Country in the United States Navy for four years where he earned his wings and flew all over the world. Upon leaving the Navy in 1958 he joined Northwest Airlines and flew for another 28 years. Upon his retirement he actively worked on the tree farm/nursery he was partnered in with his son Tom for many years.

Ken also enjoyed flying his own airplanes, hunting, fishing and attending auctions.

Janice and Ken are survived by their children Thomas (Jill) Hoverson of Rogers, Michael (Teresa) Hoverson of Belle Plaine, Tina (Wade) Barkstrom of Milwaukee, WI and Steve (Chris) Hoverson of Rogers; thirteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Both Janice and Ken are preceded in death by their parents.

A Celebration of Life for both Janice and Kenneth Hoverson will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 1:00 PM at The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo. A visitation will take place one hour prior to the Celebration of Life.

The Peterson Chapel, Buffalo assisted the family with arrangements.

 

Published by Peterson Chapel – Buffalo on Nov. 29, 2022.