Wesley Earl Hoover of Silver City, passed away peacefully February 12, 2018 at the Omega House.  He was 86.

Wesley was born in Potlatch Idaho to Wesley and Helen Hoover. He later join the army and served in the Korean War.  In 1954 he was joined in marriage to the love of his life, Shirley.  They had two children - Westina Marie and Wesley Harold.

While living and raising their family in their long time home in Silver City, Wes passed on his love of the outdoors to his children and later  to his grandchildren.  He loved hunting and fishing, and canning the fruits and vegetables he grew in his garden. He retired from the White Pine Coppermine after 30 years of service.

Surviving are his beloved wife Shirley, daughter Westina (Robert) Larson, three grandsons- James (Holly) Matson, Joshua (Christine) and Jesse (Jenelle) Hoover.  Brothers and sisters Elsie Cory, Betty Golding, Bill (Mary), Bob (Jan) Hoover. Three great-granddaughters Madalynn and Abagail Matson and Bella Marie Hoover.  Also many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Wesley is preceded in death by his parents, Wesley John and Helen Hoover,  son -Wesley, grandson - Andrew, and sisters Dorothy and Arlene.

Graveside services will take place Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Riverside Cemetery 11:00 AM with Pastor Morris Hogart officiating.  Military Honors will follow. The family wishes to thank the Omega House for the wonderful care provided.

The Cane Funeral Home is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the Omega house in honor of Wesley.