Donald Dean Hoem

He was born on April 28, 1943, in Bozeman, Montana to the late, Orville Thomas Hoem and Kathryn Richter Hoem.

Donald was also preceded in death by 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), Rebecca Lynn Parker and

Sherry Anne Melzer; 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; and his great granddaughter, Joslynn May “Josy” Hibbs.

Don will also be greatly missed by his sister, Jana A. Reynolds; his nieces, Karalee Loveland, and Katelyn Fisk; his nephews, Jeffrey Thomas

Donald served in the United States Navy from October 1961-January 1982 and Retired E-9 Master Chief Petty Officer. He retired BAE systems November 3, 2008.

Proudly served: USS Cavalla (SS-244) December 1962-1964. USS Sea Cat (SS-399) July 1965-February 1968. USS Bat Fish (SS 68) October 1971-April 1974. USS Sea Wolf (SSN-575) June 1974-January 1976. Uss Pargo (ssn-650) December 1974-January 1976. Uss L. Mendel Rivers (ssn-686) January 1976- February 1978.