Lester Leroy Hoth

Lester Leroy Hoth, 70, of Bella Vista, Ark., died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, at Concordia Health Care in Bella Vista, Ark. He was born Sept. 13, 1941, in Postville, Iowa, to Lester and Helen Hoth. He was raised and educated in Holland, Mich., graduating from Holland High School in 1959. He graduated from the Ferris Institute in 1963. He was an accountant and owned Ronan General Contractors of Dallas, Texas. Lester moved to Hiwasse, Ark., in 1992, coming from Texas and was a general contractor. He loved wood-working, working on automotive antiques, and loved going to swap meets and car shows. He is survived by one son, Jason Hoth (Gina) of Anderson, Mo.; one daughter, Tiffany Smith (Brad) of Charlotte, N.C.; one sister, Dixie Brinks of Grand Rapids, Mich.; four grandchildren, Carson Hoth, Adam Henson, Cooper and Carter Smith; nieces, Kelli Jo Schneider, Nicole Ludge and Renee Brinks; and nephews, Mike and Aaron Vidro. A memorial service will be held at the First Christian Church, 311 Jefferson St., Anderson, Mo., on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012, at 2:30 p.m., with Pastor Dave Munoz officiating. Arrangements are by the Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Ark. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation or to the charity of donor's choice. Online condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.