Thomas Hoy Obituary Hoy, Thomas Patrick age 80, of Wayzata, died February 27, 2008. Beloved husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, LaDonna; their nine children, Patty (John), Judy, Tom Jr., David (Sandy), Elizabeth Linares (Juan), Jane Webb (Erick), Joe (Mary), Kathy (Tony) Wolfbauer, and John (Olga); thirteen grandchildren, Andy and Joe Burnley, Sammy, Maddie, and Davey Hoy, John Linares, Katie, Maggie, and Sarah Webb, Lindsey and Charlie Hoy, Henry, Matt, and Patrick Wolfbauer; nieces, nephews, as well as many other loving relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Matthew Joseph and Phyllis DeVoe Hoy; brother, Matthew David Hoy, and infant son John Matthew Hoy. Born in Minneapolis, Tom served in WWII. After attending the University of Minnesota, he moved to Chicago where he served as Director of Advertising and Marketing for the Sherman Ambassador Hotel Corporation. He and his wife and growing family returned in 1961 where he worked for Apache Corporation, Nothrstar Public Relations, and Courage Center before retiring. Tom had a passion for his family and friends, as well as running. His marathon heart and his love for the good run was a joy not only to his running cohorts but to his family, neighbors and all who came to know and love him. An intuitive and gifted writer Tom was graced with a capacity for seeing with the heart and capturing what was real, essential and beautiful in words. His articles in Minnesota Distance Runner Association and Courage Connection publications leave with us an imprint of passion and compassion to take into the future, one day at a time. A truly lovely man. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Monday, March 3 at the Church of St. Bartholomew, 630 E. Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata, with reception to follow. Visitation 5-8 PM Sunday AT THE CHURCH and also one hour prior to mass at church. Interment at Holy Name Cemetery in Medina. Memorials to Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners, 110 Grand Avenue, Wayzata, Minnesota 55391. David Lee Funeral Home Wayzata 952-473-5577