LaVerne Edward Hoon, 87, died unexpectedly in the early morning of Friday December 13 ^th due to complications from surgery.

Ed was born in Rock Island, Illinois on April 29, 1932 to Leonard and Leona Hoon. He was raised in Illinois and Iowa. After graduating high school he joined the Air Force and rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant. It was during his assignment in Pensacola, Florida that He met his love of his life Novalene (Novy) Young. After his honorable discharge and marriage Ed set his sights on his education He was a graduate of the University of Florida School Of Architecture and he and Novy were fierce Gator supporters.

In 1972 Ed moved his family to Stuart, Florida and started HOON & WHITE ARCHITECTS which he ran until retirement in 2002. It would be hard to drive anywhere in Martin County without seeing a building he designed or had a part in.

Ed was truly a joy to be around and always had a joke for every occasion although most of them were pretty bad.  We miss them all. Ed was a rock and the strongest of us all.

Ed was proceeded in death by his wife of 48 years Novy, Sister Dorothy (bill) and parents Leonard and Leona Hoon.  He is survived by his son Michel his wife Kelly, grandchildren Spencer, kristofer (Kage), Molly of Salt Lake City, Utah, and daughter Ruth Marie Hoon who was at his side till the end.

Ed inspired many, was loved dearly, and will be missed by all.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Forest Hills Funeral Home – Palm City Chapel.

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