Kevin Earl Hoyt

Kevin Earl Hoyt (a.k.a. “Kev” or “Coach Hoyt”) of Greeley/Littleton, Colorado died of a heart attack on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 while taking a nap at his sister’s home in Greeley. He was born on November 30, 1956 in Aberdeen, Washington to Dick and Von Hoyt. Kev graduated from Ephrata High School in 1975. He served in the United States Army out of high school and later continued his education at Washington State University. While at Washington State he played college football, but injured his knee severely ending his career at WSU. The following year he transferred to Eastern Washington University. His love of football never ceased. Moving to Colorado in 1981 to work on his brother-in-law’s farm, he met Kenna Collins, whom he married and had a daughter. His daughter, Jessa Hoyt, became the number one love in his life with football not far behind. Over the years he worked in shipping and transportation management, while also coaching high school football. The kids of the schools knew him as Hoyt. He coached at Eaton High School, Greeley West High School, and Littleton High School over the course of his life. Wherever he moved, football was there too. He also coached basketball and track. His adoration for sports and most importantly, the kids he coached, showed through in his continual encouragement and patience. He had a talent for believing in people and taking the time to show the fun in life. As stubborn and serious as he could be sometimes, he could make anyone he met smile in seconds. Everyone wanted to be his friend. At the age of 49, Kevin never lost his childish enthusiasm. He loved rough-housing with his nephews, hanging out with his niece, and joking around with his family and friends. Living his last months close to home made his life all the more enjoyable. Kevin Earl Hoyt was a gracious father, loving son, endearing brother, caring coach, and overall, an incredible human being. Survivors include his daughter, Jessa Hoyt of Greeley, CO; his parents, Dick & Von Hoyt of Ephrata, WA; 1 younger brother and his wife, Ken and Diana Hoyt of Waterville, WA; 1 older sister and her husband, Pam and Paul Hungenberg of Greeley, CO; 1 niece, Kathy Hungenberg of Greeley, CO; 6 nephews, Jared, Jason, & Jordan of Greeley, CO, and Chad, Alex, & Dawson Hoyt of Waterville, WA; and numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins from Washington State and his special friends, Chad and Deanna Koepke of Littleton, CO. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ray & Irene Hoyt, and Lilly Rasmussen. A memorial service to celebrate Kevin’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 20, 2006 at the Greeley Wesleyan Church, 3600 W. 22nd Street. Memorial gifts may be made to the Hoyt Memorial Football Scholarship Fund in care of Moser Funeral Service, 3501 S. 11th Avenue, Evans, Colorado 80620.

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Kevin Earl Hoyt

November 30, 1956 - March 14, 2006