Birth date: May 13, 1928 Death date: Sep 29, 2012
Arthur “Hal” Hoverland passed away Saturday, September 29, 2012. He was born in Boston, MA on May 13, 1928, the son of Arthur and Bertha Hoverland. After serving in the U.S. Navy, Hal attended college and received his BS in accoun Read Obituary
Hal sent my father hundreds of postcards in the two years after he moved to Idaho and before he passed in 2000. Hal wrote chatty notes on the back of his own hand drawn pictures. He knew my Dad who worked in the wood shop at Cal State. I recently found the cards and I have to say, I wish I had met him. I will treasure them.
Hal was a wonderful person, a real epicurean. Knew how to enjoy life. He was a good supporter of the arts and artists, besides enjoying art making himself. Holt and I appreciated Hal collecting our art. For us, that was very encouraging - a great morale booster. Thank you, Hal - we will miss you!
Margaret Murray, November 9, 2012
Hal was a true Renaissance man of the first order! He loved life, people, art and literature with a passion. I learned a lot from him, just by being his friend. No A-frame hugs for him! Here's a big bear hug for you, Hal!
Diane Butler
I will always be grateful to Hal for guiding me through graduate school. He was a fantastic Dean and mentor. He will be missed.
AJ Beechko
What an honor and privilege to help you celebrate such a memorable life.
