Marleigh Ann Hoy

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Marleigh Ann Hoy

Birth
Lyons, Wayne County, New York, USA
Death
14 Jul 1976 (aged 23)
Deshler, Thayer County, Nebraska, USA
Burial
Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA Add to Map
Plot
Sec. 34
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Marleigh was born September 29, 1952, in Lyons, Wayne County, New York, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel L. Hoy, who currently reside in Omaha, Nebraska.

Marleigh graduated from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1974. She received a degree in Elementary and Special Education. It was while attending the University that Marleigh became involved with working with "Special People". She worked at LOMR in Lincoln all the while she attended school. After graduation, Marleigh taught at the Educational Service Unit #5 in Hebron, Nebraska. While teaching at Hebron, Marleigh spent many hours coaching and training Special Olympic athletes. Marleigh traveled as a friend and chaperone on camping and several other outings with her students as well as bringing teams to Special Olympic State Games.

Marleigh was killed in an accident as she was driving the school van to take students home from a summer session on July 14, 1976.

Because of People whose interest, enthusiasm, and unselfish efforts give Special Persons a chance to learn, a chance to grow, and a chance to know the joy of sports and athletic competition through participation in Special Olympics, we proudly present the Marleigh Ann Hoy Memorial Trophy to the Nebraska Special Olympics Hall of Fame.
Marleigh was born September 29, 1952, in Lyons, Wayne County, New York, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel L. Hoy, who currently reside in Omaha, Nebraska.

Marleigh graduated from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1974. She received a degree in Elementary and Special Education. It was while attending the University that Marleigh became involved with working with "Special People". She worked at LOMR in Lincoln all the while she attended school. After graduation, Marleigh taught at the Educational Service Unit #5 in Hebron, Nebraska. While teaching at Hebron, Marleigh spent many hours coaching and training Special Olympic athletes. Marleigh traveled as a friend and chaperone on camping and several other outings with her students as well as bringing teams to Special Olympic State Games.

Marleigh was killed in an accident as she was driving the school van to take students home from a summer session on July 14, 1976.

Because of People whose interest, enthusiasm, and unselfish efforts give Special Persons a chance to learn, a chance to grow, and a chance to know the joy of sports and athletic competition through participation in Special Olympics, we proudly present the Marleigh Ann Hoy Memorial Trophy to the Nebraska Special Olympics Hall of Fame.