Neva Ada Hovee

August 28, 1924 - April 21, 2018

Neva Ada Watters/Hovee, 93, of Gresham went to be with her Lord and Savior April 21, 2018. Neva was born August 28,1924 in Portland, Oregon to Elmer and Charlotte Watters. Neva grew up and was raised on “the ranch” up McDowell Creek in Lebanon, Oregon . She attended Over the Top grade school. Neva graduated from sweet home high school in 1937. In her freshman year she was elected the May Day queen. While in high school she met and later married Glen Walker July 1941. They had three children, Delphia, Glen(Butch), and Bill(Wilson). In 1961 at the age of 37 Neva made the decision to go on to collage so she moved her family to Omaha, Nebraska to attend Grace Bible Institute where she graduated in 1965 with a degree in General Bible. After graduation Neva worked at White Shields Memorial hospital for several years before moving back to Oregon. Neva met Ray Hovee of Newberg and they were married June 17, 2000. They resided in Newberg until Ray passed away December 11, 2011 at which time Neva went to live with her daughter Delphia of Gresham until the time of her death. Neva is survived by daughter Delphia and husband Emil Goetch of Gresham, son Glen Walker and wife Elaine of Lebanon and son Bill Walker and wife Mary of Arlington, Washington. Neva leaves behind 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. There will be a memorial service June 9, 2018 8.in Newburgh at Attrells funeral home at 11am. The family request in lieu of flowers a donation be made to The Gideons.