Andrew J. (Andy) Hovan died peacefully early Friday, September 20th in his residence at The Springs of Butte. Andy was born in Butte on May 11th, 1942 where he lived in the family’s Walkerville home. He was the eldest of eight children born to Andrew and Mary Hovan. He attended St. Lawrence grade school, then Butte Central High School, and went on to graduate from Carroll College in 1965.
Andy worked at Reynolds Wholesale as a delivery and salesman before going to work for P&S Logging. He then started working with his brothers at Hovan Brothers Logging before starting with Lydig Construction in Spokane, WA where he was employed from 1978-1997.
Andy married Carol Mahoney on November 5th, 1983 at the Chapel of the Most Blessed Trinity and they were blessed with three children.
He was a dedicated family man who participated with his parish in Spokane. Early in life he enjoyed many outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling. Later in life he found great pleasure in reading, crossword puzzles and playing Cribbage.
Andy is survived by his sons and their spouses, Stephen and Brittnee Hovan of Ronan, MT; Michael and Kelly Hovan of Walkerville, MT; and AJ and Deilyn Hovan of Spokane, WA. Also by his grandchildren, Lyla, Alannah, Loretta, Connor, and an unborn grandson due in December.
Andy is preceded in death by his father, Andy; beloved mother, Mary; baby sister, Mary Anne; and little brother, T.A..
Services will be held beginning with a visitation from 5 to 7 P.M. Thursday, October 3rd at Axelson Funeral & Cremation Services, 2009 Harrison Ave. in Butte. Family receiving friends will start at 9 A.M., Friday, October 4, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. The Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, October 4th at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 329 W. Mercury St. in Butte, with a graveside service immediately following at Holy Cross Cemetery, 4700 Harrison Ave in Butte, and concluding with a reception at Star Lanes Family Sports Center, 4600 Harrison Ave. in Butte.
Please visit below to leave the family a condolence or a memory of Andy.
Axelson Funeral & Cremation Services is privileged to care for Andy and his family.
Service Schedule
Visitation
5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Thursday October 3, 2024
Axelson Funeral & Cremation Services
2009 Harrison Ave
Butte, Montana 59701
Funeral Mass
10:00 A.M.
Friday October 4, 2024
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
329 W Mercury St
Butte, Montana 59701
Graveside Service
Following Mass
Friday October 4, 2024
Holy Cross Cemetery
4700 Harrison Ave
Butte, Montana 59701
Reception
Following the graveside service
Friday October 4, 2024
Star Lanes Family Sports Center
4600 Harrison Ave
Butte, Montana 59701
Service Schedule
Visitation
5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Thursday October 3, 2024
Axelson Funeral & Cremation Services
2009 Harrison Ave
Butte, Montana 59701
Funeral Mass
10:00 A.M.
Friday October 4, 2024
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
329 W Mercury St
Butte, Montana 59701
Graveside Service
Following Mass
Friday October 4, 2024
Holy Cross Cemetery
4700 Harrison Ave
Butte, Montana 59701
Reception
Following the graveside service
Friday October 4, 2024
Star Lanes Family Sports Center
4600 Harrison Ave
Butte, Montana 59701
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Joe Sagar says
I’m so sorry to hear of Andy’s passing. Andy was a very close friend to our family, and we shared many great times at my grandmother’s (Evatz) cabin. There were also many memorable trips hunting and snowmobiling when I was a young boy. I always looked up to Andy; he was a good man.
Kathleen O’Connell says
I’m so very sorry to hear of Andy’s passing. He was such a great guy and a very good friend to our family. We have many very special memories of Andy. May he rest in peace.
Cookie (Evatz) O’Connell
Mary Jane (Janie) Ritter says
I have such fond memories of Andy up at Evatz’s cabin in Elk Park. He was a very dear friend to our family. My deepest sympathy to you all.
Janie (Evatz) Ritter.
Mike Hovan says
As good a brother as you could have ..Rest in peace, Andy.
Mike
Bud Benjamin says
To a great person. Rest in peace Andy.
Laurie Sullivan says
Very sorry to hear of Andy’s passing. A Great Guy! He was a dear friend to our family with so many fond memories from childhood to adulthood. With deepest sympathy, Laurie (Sagar) Sullivan.
Randy Beavis says
My condolences .
Robert & Pam Brown says
God Bless Andy! It was always nice to see you in Spokane.
Jim & Charlotte Mansfield says
Andy and the boys were ardent blood donors at St. Peter Parish in Spokane. He always had a big smile and loved helping others. I remember the time we traded his homemade sauerkraut for our home-grown pickled beets. Andy was missed when he moved back to Butte and now will be remembered in our prayers. RIP