Michael John Keller Hoskin died peacefully at home in Dalbo July 7, 2023. Memorial service 11:00 AM Saturday, August 12th at New Hope Community Church in Cambridge. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to Bluejacket Education Foundation or to donor’s choice.
Mike, a former Army paratrooper, loved Jesus, his family, friends, and a good laugh. He enjoyed cooking, road tripping with Jeanne, fireworks, origami, and hunting.
He is survived by his wife Jeanne, children Fanniece, Marvell and Quinn, grandchildren E’Moni, Emarie and Junior, siblings Georganne, Sharon, and Rick (Janet), special cousin Jan (Jack), Jeanne’s siblings Robbie, Mimi, Joel (Betty), her sisters-in-law Pat and Sue, and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by parents “Good Old George” and Annabeth, infant sister Valerie, and brothers-in-law and in-heart Dan, Jimmy, Lee, Jim and John.
Looking back, we tried to recall how long ago we met. It’s been 2-3 decades. Usually, we called you Hoss…a short and loving nickname taken from Hoskin. You enjoyed a good laugh and your smile was infectious. We recall you as a man of God, a man of Integrity, one with a helping hand, kindness and a good friend and guy to know. We celebrated with you and Jeanne each facet of building your home north of Dalbo. Wow. That was a long driveway. We remember when the children came and also the kidney. You and Jeanne shared your lives with us. We were one of the recipients of a metal cross you made. It wasn’t until our last visit that we realized just how ‘hot’ you liked your food. You and Jeanne have been good friends and Hoss, you will be missed.