Donald Dean Hoem Obituary

We bid farewell to Donald Dean Hoem (Stafford, Virginia), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 22, 2026 at the age of 83. Donald touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donald Dean Hoem to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Orville Thomas Hoem and Kathryn Richter Hoem; his son Howard Ray Ward; his sister Sue Ellen Kjersem; his nephew Daniel Dean Kjersem; and his brother Dickie Lee.

He is survived by: his wife Marsha R. Hoem; his children, Lyle "Doug" Ward Jr. (Kim) and Rebecca Lynn Parker; his grandchildren, Amanda Dawn Hibbs, Dalton Ward, Chera Ward, Kristina Oliver, Brandon Oliver, Justin Parker, Thomas Parker, Alfred "Bobby" Melzer III, Kristen Melzer, Carey Melzer and Angel Ward; his great grandchild Joslynn May "Josy" Hibbs; his sister Jana A. Reynolds; his nieces, Karalee Loveland and Katelyn Fisk; and his nephew Jeffrey Thomas.