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The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., December 1, 1988, page 9

HOCTOR

Emmett Hoctor died Nov. 21 in Goldendale. He was 64.
Born June 10, 1924 near Goldendale to William and Zona Hoctor, he attended schools here and later went to Gonzaga University in Spokane.
He and Rose Marie Duffield were united in marriage on Oct. 5, 1949 in Goldendale.
A lifelong farmer and avid hunter and fisherman, Mr. Hoctor enjoyed the outdoors. He was a water dowser in the Goldendale area for many years and raised registered quarterhorses. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
Survivors include three sons, John, Dennis and Mark Hoctor, all of Goldendale; two daughters, Mrs. Greg (Nancy) Johnson of Vancouver and Sarah Hilton of Goldendale; his mother, Zona Hoctor of Goldendale; brothers Charles Hoctor of Goldendale; two sisters, Mrs. Ellen Willis and Mrs. Dorothy Dressel, both of Goldendale. 13 grandchildren also survive.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Marie in February, 1975, and a son, Paul, who died in July, 1988.
Rosary services were Nov. 24 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Mass of Christian burial was Nov. 25, with Father Thomas Lane of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church serving as celebrant. Pallbearers included Ray Willis, Terry Willis, Charlie Hoctor, Kenny Hoctor, Bill Dressel and Danny Hoctor. Honorary pallbearers were Dick Thompson, Henry Garner, Dave Davenport, Bill Dove, Marion Campbell and Marvin Morris.
Interment was in the family plot of Holy Trinity Cemetery, under the direction of Knosher-Erdman Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.