Esther Hoover's obituary , Passed away on November 29, 2025 in Independence, Missouri

Esther Hoover

November 16, 1939 - November 29, 2025 (86 years old)

Independence, Missouri

Esther Hoover's obituary , Passed away on November 29, 2025 in Independence, Missouri

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Royer Funeral Home

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Esther Hoover

November 16, 1939 - November 29, 2025 (86 years old)

Independence, Missouri

Esther Hoover Obituary

The passing of Esther Hoover of Independence, Missouri leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on November 29, 2025 at the age of 86. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Esther Hoover to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ted Elefson and Eleanore Elefson. She is survived by: her husband Gary Hoover; her children, Bret Hoover (Nancy), Lisa Hoover and Dana Edwards (Harold); her sister Kathryn Sacry (Gayle) of Whitehall; and her grandchildren, Bradley Hoover (Nicole), Andrew Hoover (Alana), Scott Hoover (Mikayla), Forrest Hagen (Amy), Hannah Shelton (Garrett), Stephen, David and Elizabeth Gulick. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Monday, December 8th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Royer Funeral Home (1823 N Blue Mills Rd, Independence, MO 64058). A funeral service was held on Monday, December 8th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Center Place Restoration School, 819 W. Waldo Avenue, Independence, Missouri 64050.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Royer Funeral Home



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Dec 08

Visitation

Royer Funeral Home
1823 N Blue Mills Rd, Independence, MO 64058

Mon

Dec 08

Funeral service

Royer Funeral Home
1823 N Blue Mills Rd, Independence, MO 64058

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