Martin “Marty” Hook passed away Friday, Sept. 9, 2016, at home surrounded by family after a battle with cancer.
A memorial service is planned to remember and honor Marty at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Missouri United Methodist Church, 204 S. Ninth St. Pre-service music will begin at 2:20 p.m. A reception will follow the service in the church “connector.” Because of limited parking at the church, a shuttle service will be available to the church from the Hickman High School parking lot at 1104 N. Providence Road. Contact 573-443-3111 for more information.
Marty was born in 1952 and grew up in Bolivar, son of Kenneth and Velma Hook, who preceded him in death.
Marty earned a bachelor’s degree in 1974 from Southwest Baptist College, majoring in music education with an emphasis in trombone. After graduating with a master’s degree in choral conducting from the University of Kansas in 1977, Marty taught choral music in Pratt, Kan. In 1980, he accepted the position of choral educator at Hickman High School in Columbia. Although he completed many hours of graduate work at Mizzou, he proudly and humorously defended the Jayhawks in Tiger country. His work as an educator, his students and his family gave him great happiness.
His career brought many concerts, choral events, musical theater productions and international trips with students to Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Andorra, Ireland, England, Wales, Scotland and Italy.
Some memories he treasured about these travels were when his students won first place at an international choral festival in Vienna, and when he conducted the final high school concert of his career at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. In the final years before his retirement from Columbia Public Schools, he served as the coordinator of fine arts. He also served as president of the Missouri Music Educators Association (MMEA) from 1998-2000, and during the last four and a half years as co-editor of Missouri School Music magazine. Some awards he received included Outstanding Educator from CPS, Hall of Fame recipient from MMEA in 2010, and Outstanding Retired Educator from the CPS Foundation in the 2013 Hall of Leaders. The choirs and people of Missouri United Methodist Church blessed him profoundly as he served as music director there during the past five years.
Survivors include Marty’s wife, Sally; sons Benjamin (Kara) and Joseph (Lalainia Broers); grandsons Sebastian and Greyson; brother Bruce (Barbara) Hook; brother-in-law Fred VanCamp; nieces and nephews Bret VanCamp, Michelle Lee, John VanCamp, Heather Kingsfield and Aaron Creech; aunt Beulah Parker; and many cousins.
Marty was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Mosel VanCamp.
In lieu of flowers, friends are invited to contribute to a scholarship fund for seniors at Hickman High School or to the choir at Missouri United Methodist Church.
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This memorial is in memory of the greatest person I have ever had the honor to work for. The man who gave me advice when I had two teenagers - he gave me those famous words of encouragement - "And this to shall pass". He was respected by his students and colleagues alike. But most of all, he was a true gentleman especially when he talked about his beautiful bride, Sally. I often thought Marty should write a book on how a man should treat a woman. I will be forever grateful to Marty and Robin Steinhaus for singing The Lord's Prayer at my son's graveside service. I will always miss my friend.
Rest in peace, my dear Marty. - Cecilia Lee (Zane's Mom)
A memorial service is planned to remember and honor Marty at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Missouri United Methodist Church, 204 S. Ninth St. Pre-service music will begin at 2:20 p.m. A reception will follow the service in the church “connector.” Because of limited parking at the church, a shuttle service will be available to the church from the Hickman High School parking lot at 1104 N. Providence Road. Contact 573-443-3111 for more information.
Marty was born in 1952 and grew up in Bolivar, son of Kenneth and Velma Hook, who preceded him in death.
Marty earned a bachelor’s degree in 1974 from Southwest Baptist College, majoring in music education with an emphasis in trombone. After graduating with a master’s degree in choral conducting from the University of Kansas in 1977, Marty taught choral music in Pratt, Kan. In 1980, he accepted the position of choral educator at Hickman High School in Columbia. Although he completed many hours of graduate work at Mizzou, he proudly and humorously defended the Jayhawks in Tiger country. His work as an educator, his students and his family gave him great happiness.
His career brought many concerts, choral events, musical theater productions and international trips with students to Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Andorra, Ireland, England, Wales, Scotland and Italy.
Some memories he treasured about these travels were when his students won first place at an international choral festival in Vienna, and when he conducted the final high school concert of his career at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. In the final years before his retirement from Columbia Public Schools, he served as the coordinator of fine arts. He also served as president of the Missouri Music Educators Association (MMEA) from 1998-2000, and during the last four and a half years as co-editor of Missouri School Music magazine. Some awards he received included Outstanding Educator from CPS, Hall of Fame recipient from MMEA in 2010, and Outstanding Retired Educator from the CPS Foundation in the 2013 Hall of Leaders. The choirs and people of Missouri United Methodist Church blessed him profoundly as he served as music director there during the past five years.
Survivors include Marty’s wife, Sally; sons Benjamin (Kara) and Joseph (Lalainia Broers); grandsons Sebastian and Greyson; brother Bruce (Barbara) Hook; brother-in-law Fred VanCamp; nieces and nephews Bret VanCamp, Michelle Lee, John VanCamp, Heather Kingsfield and Aaron Creech; aunt Beulah Parker; and many cousins.
Marty was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Mosel VanCamp.
In lieu of flowers, friends are invited to contribute to a scholarship fund for seniors at Hickman High School or to the choir at Missouri United Methodist Church.
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This memorial is in memory of the greatest person I have ever had the honor to work for. The man who gave me advice when I had two teenagers - he gave me those famous words of encouragement - "And this to shall pass". He was respected by his students and colleagues alike. But most of all, he was a true gentleman especially when he talked about his beautiful bride, Sally. I often thought Marty should write a book on how a man should treat a woman. I will be forever grateful to Marty and Robin Steinhaus for singing The Lord's Prayer at my son's graveside service. I will always miss my friend.
Rest in peace, my dear Marty. - Cecilia Lee (Zane's Mom)
Martin “Marty” Hook passed away Friday, Sept. 9, 2016, at home surrounded by family after a battle with cancer.
A memorial service is planned to remember and honor Marty at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Missouri United Methodist Church, 204 S. Ninth St. Pre-service music will begin at 2:20 p.m. A reception will follow the service in the church “connector.” Because of limited parking at the church, a shuttle service will be available to the church from the Hickman High School parking lot at 1104 N. Providence Road. Contact 573-443-3111 for more information.
Marty was born in 1952 and grew up in Bolivar, son of Kenneth and Velma Hook, who preceded him in death.
Marty earned a bachelor’s degree in 1974 from Southwest Baptist College, majoring in music education with an emphasis in trombone. After graduating with a master’s degree in choral conducting from the University of Kansas in 1977, Marty taught choral music in Pratt, Kan. In 1980, he accepted the position of choral educator at Hickman High School in Columbia. Although he completed many hours of graduate work at Mizzou, he proudly and humorously defended the Jayhawks in Tiger country. His work as an educator, his students and his family gave him great happiness.
His career brought many concerts, choral events, musical theater productions and international trips with students to Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Andorra, Ireland, England, Wales, Scotland and Italy.
Some memories he treasured about these travels were when his students won first place at an international choral festival in Vienna, and when he conducted the final high school concert of his career at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. In the final years before his retirement from Columbia Public Schools, he served as the coordinator of fine arts. He also served as president of the Missouri Music Educators Association (MMEA) from 1998-2000, and during the last four and a half years as co-editor of Missouri School Music magazine. Some awards he received included Outstanding Educator from CPS, Hall of Fame recipient from MMEA in 2010, and Outstanding Retired Educator from the CPS Foundation in the 2013 Hall of Leaders. The choirs and people of Missouri United Methodist Church blessed him profoundly as he served as music director there during the past five years.
Survivors include Marty’s wife, Sally; sons Benjamin (Kara) and Joseph (Lalainia Broers); grandsons Sebastian and Greyson; brother Bruce (Barbara) Hook; brother-in-law Fred VanCamp; nieces and nephews Bret VanCamp, Michelle Lee, John VanCamp, Heather Kingsfield and Aaron Creech; aunt Beulah Parker; and many cousins.
Marty was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Mosel VanCamp.
In lieu of flowers, friends are invited to contribute to a scholarship fund for seniors at Hickman High School or to the choir at Missouri United Methodist Church.
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This memorial is in memory of the greatest person I have ever had the honor to work for. The man who gave me advice when I had two teenagers - he gave me those famous words of encouragement - "And this to shall pass". He was respected by his students and colleagues alike. But most of all, he was a true gentleman especially when he talked about his beautiful bride, Sally. I often thought Marty should write a book on how a man should treat a woman. I will be forever grateful to Marty and Robin Steinhaus for singing The Lord's Prayer at my son's graveside service. I will always miss my friend.
Rest in peace, my dear Marty. - Cecilia Lee (Zane's Mom)
A memorial service is planned to remember and honor Marty at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Missouri United Methodist Church, 204 S. Ninth St. Pre-service music will begin at 2:20 p.m. A reception will follow the service in the church “connector.” Because of limited parking at the church, a shuttle service will be available to the church from the Hickman High School parking lot at 1104 N. Providence Road. Contact 573-443-3111 for more information.
Marty was born in 1952 and grew up in Bolivar, son of Kenneth and Velma Hook, who preceded him in death.
Marty earned a bachelor’s degree in 1974 from Southwest Baptist College, majoring in music education with an emphasis in trombone. After graduating with a master’s degree in choral conducting from the University of Kansas in 1977, Marty taught choral music in Pratt, Kan. In 1980, he accepted the position of choral educator at Hickman High School in Columbia. Although he completed many hours of graduate work at Mizzou, he proudly and humorously defended the Jayhawks in Tiger country. His work as an educator, his students and his family gave him great happiness.
His career brought many concerts, choral events, musical theater productions and international trips with students to Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Andorra, Ireland, England, Wales, Scotland and Italy.
Some memories he treasured about these travels were when his students won first place at an international choral festival in Vienna, and when he conducted the final high school concert of his career at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. In the final years before his retirement from Columbia Public Schools, he served as the coordinator of fine arts. He also served as president of the Missouri Music Educators Association (MMEA) from 1998-2000, and during the last four and a half years as co-editor of Missouri School Music magazine. Some awards he received included Outstanding Educator from CPS, Hall of Fame recipient from MMEA in 2010, and Outstanding Retired Educator from the CPS Foundation in the 2013 Hall of Leaders. The choirs and people of Missouri United Methodist Church blessed him profoundly as he served as music director there during the past five years.
Survivors include Marty’s wife, Sally; sons Benjamin (Kara) and Joseph (Lalainia Broers); grandsons Sebastian and Greyson; brother Bruce (Barbara) Hook; brother-in-law Fred VanCamp; nieces and nephews Bret VanCamp, Michelle Lee, John VanCamp, Heather Kingsfield and Aaron Creech; aunt Beulah Parker; and many cousins.
Marty was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Mosel VanCamp.
In lieu of flowers, friends are invited to contribute to a scholarship fund for seniors at Hickman High School or to the choir at Missouri United Methodist Church.
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This memorial is in memory of the greatest person I have ever had the honor to work for. The man who gave me advice when I had two teenagers - he gave me those famous words of encouragement - "And this to shall pass". He was respected by his students and colleagues alike. But most of all, he was a true gentleman especially when he talked about his beautiful bride, Sally. I often thought Marty should write a book on how a man should treat a woman. I will be forever grateful to Marty and Robin Steinhaus for singing The Lord's Prayer at my son's graveside service. I will always miss my friend.
Rest in peace, my dear Marty. - Cecilia Lee (Zane's Mom)
