Phyllis Jean Hoover

Phyllis Hoover died on June 20, 2008 at her home in Prescott, AZ. She was 85 years old. Phyllis was born May 13, 1923 to Delbert & Madge Logan in Goshen, Indiana. At a young age she developed a deep love for nursing and music. In high school she met soon to be husband and life time soul-mate, Troy Hoover. They courted through school and were later separated due to the war. Troy shipped off to Euroge as an Army Medic and Phyllis became a cadet nurse. After the war in 1946, Troy & Phyllis married and had a son, Steven. She had a great interest in early American History fixtures and spent over 40 years in teaching and making traditional hooked rugs. Phyllis continued to pursue nursing and after moving to Yavapai County became very involved in music. She joined an old time fiddlers group and later started her own band called Phyllis & Friends. She looked forward to playing at the Ackernight Festival down town Prescott in December. Her family & friends were a big part of her life and she will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Phyllis is survived by husband, Troy E. Hoover of Prescott; son, Stephen M. Hoover of Prescott and brother, Charles Logan of Indiana.