Thomas Nelson Hoyt |
| Posted 2007-03-22 by Judy Wight Branson |
| The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Sunday, April 23, 2006 Thomas Nelson Hoyt passed away at Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona on Saturday, April 15, 2006, at the age of 74. He was born July 31, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan, to Nelson and Mary Hoyt. Tom's family moved to California in 1941. He married Nancy Franken in 1950. Tom and Nancy had four children. After retirement from the California Highway Patrol, Tom spent several years as a private investigator. Following that retirment he enjoyed playind golf and camping. After the death of his first wife, Nancy, he married Lydia Lambertz. Tom, Lydia and Lydia's son Marcus moved to Prescott, Arizona, in 1991 where Tom became an active member in Elks Lodge #330 where he served as Exalted Ruler from 1994 to 1995. He was a member of Lodge #19 of the Fraternal Order of Police, the International Police Association, the retired CHP Officer's Asso-ciation, the Yavapai County Sheriff's Posse and was a volunteer at the Yavapai Regional Medical Center and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Tom is survived by his wife, Lydia; his children and their spouses, Jeanne and Mike Mulhern of Santa Cruz, Calif., Jim and Angela Hoyt of Fort Worth, Texas, Kathy and Tom Townsend of La Habra, Calif., Rob and Debbie Hoyt of Jamul, Calif., Marcus Lambertz of Sun City, Calif.; his sister, Elizabeth Lamberth and brother, Howard Hoyt both of Placentia, Calif.; and elevin grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Tom was a true friend to all with whom he associated and always had a smile for everyone he met. His love of country, his honor and his integrity will live on in the hearts of those he touched for years to come. A celebration of his life will be held at the Prescott Elks Lodge #330 located at 6245 E. Highway 69, Prescott Valley, Ariz., on April 30, 2006, at 3 p.m. Information provided by survivors. |
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