Donna Jo Hoover

Hoover (Merrier) Donna Jo, age 74, of Roseville. Preceded in death by husband, Marion; parents, Joseph & Clara Merrier. Survived by sister, Joanne (Frank) Barrows; niece, Barbara Barrows & son, Jacob; nephew, Frank Barrows; step-children, Karen Tharp, Bill (Rosalie) Hoover, Linda (Charles) Kelly; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Donna was a graduate of the University of MN School of Nursing. She was a nursing supervisor at Hennepin County Hospital Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. She was a founder and active volunteer at Hennepin County Hospital Museum. Longtime active member St. Olaf's Catholic Church. Donna enjoyed traveling and extensively traveled throughout the United States and Europe. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Thurs., with visitation beinging at 9 AM at the Church of St. Olaf (Chapel), 8th St. & 2nd Ave S., Mpls. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. ``A generous and compassionate woman, Donna will be greatly missed''. Washburn-McReavy Northeast Chapel 612-781-6828

Published on January 8, 2002