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2025
Donna Hoover Obituary
Donna Jean
Hoover
June 3, 1938
February 28, 2025
Donna Jean Hoover passed away on February 28, 2025, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at the age of 86. She was born on June 3, 1938, in Denver, Colorado, to Steve Floyd Flakus and Irene Henrietta Splain. Graduated Denver South Highschool 1956.
Donna grew up and lived in Denver/Lakewood and built a career in the travel industry, working for Continental Airlines and later as a travel agent. Her passion for exploration made her a world traveler, always eager to experience new places and cultures. She was also an artist who found inspiration in the beauty around her, particularly in the mountains she loved so much.
She is survived by her sons, Randy Lee Hoover and Gary Scott Hoover; her grandson, Spencer Baron Hoover; and her nieces, Kelly Shafer and Kim Lesky. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Dolores "DeeDee" Flakus.
A Celebration of Life gathering will be held around Donna's birthday on June 3rd. Further details will be announced at a later date.
Donna's adventurous spirit and artistic soul will be deeply missed by those who knew her.
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Geri Young
March 31, 2025
I worked with Donna first at Foothills Parks & Recreation & then at Carmody Recreation Center. She was one of the kindest people I have had the good fortune to meet & work with. She never had a bad word to say about anyone. Never complained even when I saw she was in discomfort. She was an inspiration to all of us who knew her! Even though I have not seen her in many years I will miss her terribly! My husband has medical issues & she was an inspiration to him. He loved her attitude & it helped him deal with his issues.
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