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Charles and Lu Cagin planted 10 trees in memory of John A. Hoyt
Thursday, May 25, 2023
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Kara Lowrey planted a tree in memory of John A. Hoyt
Sunday, May 28, 2023
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Drew Rogers uploaded photo(s)
Friday, May 26, 2023
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Fishing on my boat with John and talking about our families and our girls. It's a bonding experience that still brings a smile to my face. He was truly one of the best!
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Greg Durst uploaded photo(s)
Friday, May 26, 2023
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I feel profoundly fortunate that I got to know Aaron and will always cherish the memories of life at 702 Iowa. These are some photos I found of us hanging out late (as we did) from January 2005. I remember the joy captured in these photos as being his normal state and he tended to bring that out in others with ease. My sincere condolences to the entire Hoyt family.
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Thomas Kovacs posted a condolence
Friday, May 26, 2023
Q: What will you never forget about John A.?
A: John and I were on a work sales call that turned out to be difficult. As we were leaving we saw a Jeep dealership, he said “turn in here” and he proceeded to tell me everything he was going to do to modify his Jeep. We totally forgot about the call we were just on.
Classic John! Will miss that dude.
Sincerely. Tom Kovacs
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David Raghunandan posted a condolence
Thursday, May 25, 2023
John you will surely be missed sir.
My condolences to Johns spouse kids and family.
I'm without words just in shock ,
My prayers are with the family of John.
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Janet Brode posted a condolence
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Jim and I offer our deepest condolences and send prayers for strength and comfort to all of Aaron’s family. Having only the chance to briefly visit with him it was clear he was a young man who approached his life with an effervescence, a determination, and a deep love for his family and friends. Holding space in our hearts for you all.
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Jon Marans posted a condolence
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Heartbreaking news. Sincerest condolences to Lindsay, Olivia & Lila, Ryan, Chuck and Jennifer, and everyone lucky enough to have known Aaron. We were all so lucky to have had him in our lives.
Two memories that’ll forever capture Aaron for me were from the first day I met him and my only trip to Creston—the first (likely last) time I went turkey hunting.
I met Aaron at a Philadelphia “neighborhood cleanup” alongside Mifflin School, just a block down the street from where we both lived on Midvale Avenue. A neighbor told me about it that morning and I decided to lend a hand for a few hours. While most neighborhood residents were otherwise occupied, those who participated mostly picked up trash or maybe did some basic trimming along the street, walkways and easily accessible areas. Given the few handy, outdoorsy worker-bees who’d ventured to climb over a stone wall and upon a steep slope to clear the area of dead trees, logs, etc., it seemed interesting and challenging. So after the obvious “clean up” tasks, Aaron and I moved on to liberating the trees, bushes and what we later realized were loads of beautiful natural boulders from the vines covering and oppressing them. Except for the trash, the area didn’t really look too bad before, just like unkept city greenspace. But by the end of the day, it became a noteworthy neighborhood landscape feature. [Which final product I got to see after an ER stitched the deep gash on my “upper leg” (lower right butt cheek) from slipping and sliding down part of that rocky slope.]
We hit it off right away, had tons of fun working and contributing to neighborhood enhancement together, talking sports and interests and carrying on like old friends and kindred spirits. What a great first impression of Aaron and foreshadow of the next-door neighborly friendship to follow. Since I left first, I don’t know when he finished. But I don’t doubt he was among the last to leave. Thing is, my Aaron intro story wasn’t so memorable for how hard-working and capable he was (they guy wasn’t easy to keep up with), or his interests and perspectives, or even that mid-western charm. I mean, sure, all those things are so Aaron, but those are part of most every Aaron Hoyt story. The kicker from that story was in all that it turned out that Aaron, the guy who probably contributed the most of any neighbor to make the area better for everybody, wasn’t even a neighbor yet! He hadn’t even closed on the house yet, more less moved in. Remains a mystery how he even knew to show up.
Then there’s the turkey-hunting story: My first time holding a loaded shotgun. On a hunt. For wild turkeys. In Iowa… He seemed to like it. So sure. Why not give it a try? So there I was, waking up at 2 or 3 or whatever far-too-early time of the morning, bundling up, trudging in a new pair of rugged, waterproof work boots into a dark, cold, swampy field, then into a dark, cold, swampy patch of woods, to a stream, where I sat on the ground with my back against a tree, holding shotgun while listening to turkeys mock our efforts while remaining safely and completely out of sight. The sun came up. We moved. Hours passed. Nothing. Didn’t pull the trigger a once. Aaron seemed perfectly happy and in his element with that big smile and spring in his step.
Despite Aaron’s efforts and apparent competence in the activity, that excursion was the only time he’d returned home without a turkey, at least to that point in his life. What an unequivocally miserable experience—but just the turkey part. The flights and weekend hanging out with Aaron, meeting Ryan at the airport, spending time with Ryan and Jennifer and Chuck and Aaron’s friends from home, enjoying their family’s hospitality, being introduced to Iowa and what remains the best Kansas City BBQ I’ve every had… Was an adventure (and story) I’ll cherish forever. I went turkey hunting with Aaron in Iowa and I hated it—but just the turkey part! And I’d re-live it all over again if I could.
The guy was so full of life. To Chuck and Jennifer and Ryan, thank you so much again for your parts in that weekend. To Lindsay and Olivia and Lita, I wish you’d have had more time and adventures with him, a guy who regrettably I’d missed in my daily life for too long and wish I’d have called more recently. We’ve all lost such a unique and special person. I hope you find peace in your memories of him and knowing just what a full life he’d lived, even though his time was too short. We were lucky to have had Aaron in our lives. You’ll never be alone in missing him.
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Jamie Weiss planted a tree in memory of John A. Hoyt
Thursday, May 25, 2023
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Hilaree Freml posted a condolence
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Growing up in Creston and going through high school a year ahead, I always remember Aaron smiling and happy. When we were both in college at Iowa, same thing. Every time our paths crossed, he always took the time to give a big hug, a smile, and truly showed interest and concern for those around him. His laugh was contagious! It was such a great time in life as we all set out to do our own things, meet new people and grow, but could always count on the welcoming smile and support of a friend from home. Many memories at tailgates, Iowa Football games and our years in Iowa City are among my favorites and I hold onto those memories a little tighter.
Genuine, sincere, and happy... We were the lucky ones to have known you.
To Lindsay, Olivia & Lila, Ryan, Chuck & Jennifer- I'm so very sorry for your loss and know that words are nowhere near enough. Thank you for sharing him with us.
A Memorial Tree was planted for John A. Hoyt
Thursday, May 25, 2023
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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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John Wolfner posted a condolence
Thursday, May 25, 2023
I had the pleasure of working alongside John at Smith Nephew & Trice Medical. We shared the same passions: family, fishing, hunting & a good oyster. John never stopped learning, he was relentless and disciplined. John’s attitude and zest for life was contagious. I’m going to miss him, a lot.
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