Funeral services for Dr. Thayer "Zip" Hoover, 57, were held Saturday, June 27, 2015, at Spirit Life Fellowship in Spirit Lake.

Thayer Charles Hoover, son of June (Thayer) and Robert Hoover, was born October 7, 1957 in Freeport, Illinois. He graduated from Fort Dodge High School in 1975 and later graduated from veterinary school at Iowa State University in 1982. During his college years, Zip worked hard and was able to obtain a pilot's license, and he enjoyed his time flying during his early adult years.

On July 3, 1989, Zip was united in marriage to Cynthia Hoover in Spirit Lake. Some of Zip's hobbies included fishing, playing with his grandson Jericho, and spending time with friends.

Zip's passion was his veterinary practice. He truly enjoyed his work over the years. He began his veterinary work at Cherokee Veterinary Clinic from 1982-1987, and continued at Wayne Feeds from 1988-1992. He then worked as a veterinarian at Pfizer/Zoetis Animal Health from 1992 until 2014. Zip was a member of the AVMA, IVMA and AASV.

Zip passed away June 23, 2015 at Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake at fifty-seven years of age.

He is survived by his wife, Cynthia; his son, Larry Hoover;his daughter, Elizabeth (Jesse) Stokke; grandson Jericho "Bub" Stokke; stepchildren Zach (Wendy) Grages, Rachel Grages, Josiah Grages and Benjamin Grages as well as all of their families; and one niece, Mindy Hoover.

Zip was preceded in death by his mother, June Hoover and his brother, Terry Hoover.

Turner Jenness Funeral Home of Spirit Lake in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent at www.turnerfuneralhomes.com.