Obituary of Stephen Guttormur Hoag

Son, husband, father, grandfather, pharmacist, professor, dean, provost, golfer, curler sailor and friend. All of these are titles he wore well and left behind on October 16, 2017 when his long journey with Alzheimer's disease ended and he became one with the universe. He was a graduate of East High School, North Dakota State University BS in Pharmacy and Purdue University MS and Ph.D. in Clinical Pharmacy. He was born to Leverett and Helga Hoag May 13, 1944 who preceded him in death. He married Jill Moberg on 6/19/1965 in Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and shared 52 glorious years of living and loving with her. His professional life was spent in academia first as a professor then Dean (at several universities) and Provost. He possessed all the qualities that made him successful in his profession. He was humble, dedicated, generous, trustworthy, kind, loyal, honest and filled with integrity. He was a gentleman, respected by all who knew him. He relished and embraced the many successes of his family, faculty and colleagues. His accomplishments were varied and many. He lived his life well. He will be profoundly missed by his wife Jill, son Arthur Leverett (Amy) grandchildren Stephen Donald and Rivers Ann, son Joel Stephen (partner Kay Kojima), sister Elin (Dan) Cadmus, brothers David (Julia) Hoag and Donald (Jo Ann) Hoag and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was never happier than when he was at the helm of his sailboat Aerandir with his family aboard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Colleges of Pharmacy at the University of Minnesota, Drake University, North Dakota State University, Ohio Northern University or the Alzheimer's Association. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Diamond Willow Lester Park for the kind and compassionate care given and to St. Luke's Hospice. A "Celebration of His Life" will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at The Kitchi Gammi Club, Duluth, at 12 Noon. Cremation Society of Minnesota 218-624-5200