Bernard "Bun" Hoover

Bernard “Bun” E. Hoover, 88, Kansas City, Kansas passed away July 28, 2018. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM, with a Rosary to be prayed at 8 PM, Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Chapel Hill-Butler Funeral Home, 701 N. 94th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 AM, Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 3024 N. 53rd St., Kansas City, Kansas 66104. Interment will be immediately following in Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery.

Bun was born on February 3, 1930 in Greeley, Kansas to Price and Catherine Hoover and was one of seven children. He was an Army veteran serving in the Korean War. Bun was married to Patricia DiOrio for 71 years. He was a diesel mechanic for Yellow Freight for over 40 years and retired in 1992. He was a member of American Legion, VFW, and the Machinist Union.

Bun was a hardworking man and provider for his family, he never put himself first. Bun treasured his wife and family. He was the rock of the family and was a very intelligent and quiet man. He enjoyed his family and working around the yard, house, and lake property. He was a perfectionist and built 3 houses in his lifetime. Bun enjoyed watching the Chiefs and Royals games. He had many friends and was loved and respected by all.

Bun is preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, George, Hank, Al, and Clarence; and one sister, Dorothy Morgan.

Bun is survived by his wife of 71 years, Pat Hoover; three daughters, Cindy (Alfred) Lanning, Debbie (Jim) Rhodes, and Gail (Kent) King; one sister, Mary Hoover; five grandchildren, Melissa, Melinda, Kevin, Matthew and Amanda; seven great grandchildren, Nycki, Rachel, Morgan, Lacey, Bryan, Shaunie and Bailey; two great great grandchildren, Grayson and Brianne; brother-in-law, Tony (JoAnn) DiOrio; and many nieces and nephews.