HOOK, Joe Dalton

Joe Dalton Hook
Dec. 4, 1941 - March 10, 2025

Joe was born in Midland, TX and attended school in Uvalde, the place he called home. His high school years were among his best as he was Captain of the football team, Eagle Scout - and King of the Prom! In 1973, Joe obtained a Doctorate in Jurisprudence from the University of Houston.

His career at IRS and US Treasury spanned over 35 years and Joe traveled to over 50 countries, specialising in tax administrative laws. Joe worked as tax attaché in Ottawa then in Bonn, Germany. Upon retirement, he lived in Moscow, Russia, for two years, then moved back to the United States.

He leaves behind his wife of 37 years, Louise Bélanger, two sons, Jason (Erika) in Austin TX, Heath (Dania) in Houston, TX and a daughter Geneviève (Michel) in Ottawa. Grieving for their Opa are seven grandchildren: Maya, Lily, Hunter, Ryleigh, Wyatt, Tristan and Xavier. His devoted sister Bettye always kept in touch wherever Joe lived, also making sure to keep him abreast of all the latest Uvalde news! He will be missed by his many friends, niece and ex-wife Diann Chaney.

Joe Hook always had many stories to tell and he loved sharing them, always slowly, sometimes repeatedly! He returned to Ottawa in 2019 after being diagnosed with Parkinsons disease and Lewy Bodies dementia. He and Louise made a new group of friends at Boxing 4 Health where he trained in a program for sufferers of Parkinsons.

On the day of his 82nd birthday in 2023, he moved to the memory care unit at Riverpath Retirement community near his condo.

No obituary would be complete without mentioning Joe's love of food, especially of Mexican dishes. He could remember the names of towns he had visited by the food he had eaten locally.

A memorial service will held in his honour on Monday, March 24th at 2pm, at the Funeral Co-operativeof Ottawa, 419 St-Laurent Blvd. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Parkinsons Canada or to a charity of your choice, or make someone’s day by giving them a Joe Hook smile.

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7 messages received

Louise et famille

Chère Louise et famille,
je tiens à vous partager mes sincères condoléances pour notre ami Joe. Il va beaucoup nous manquer.

Jennifer Capogreco et famille, March 12, 2025

Louise

Sending you lots of love during this time. Joe will be missed. I always loved hearing his stories.

Erika Serhus, March 12, 2025

Louise

I am sending my deepest condolences to you and your family. It was a honor to meet and spend time with Joe. He was an extraordinary and kind man.

Marina, March 12, 2025

Louise Belanger

I am sad to get the news of Joe’s passing and offer my sincere condolences to you and all the family. I am sorry I will not be able to attend the memorial service as I am in Europe. Will be thinking of you though.
Diana Landriault

Diana Landriault, March 13, 2025

Louise Belanger

Dear Louise,

Please accept our condolences in the passing of your beloved Joe.

Louise, you have been such a dynamic advocate of Joe's, making yourself known with the
Riverpath Community through your daily visits and volunteering in your quiet way.

Louise, your regular visits with Joe, must have been such a comfort to him.

Please lean on those who are of comfort to you and your family during this difficult time.

Your friends,

Bob Orser and Henri Van Zandvoort

Bob Orser, March 13, 2025

Louise

Our condolences for the passing of Joe. Unfortunately, we cannot be at the service due to prior commitments. Will be keeping you in our prayers.
Axel & Margaret Huelsemeyer.

Axel Huelsemeyer, March 13, 2025

Louise and family

I absolutely loved Joe. I loved his stories—every time I heard them. I can still hear his animated voice in my head when I think of them. I’m so grateful to have met him and to have worked with him at B4H. I think of you both often and always will. Take care, Louise.

Samantha Robert, March 13, 2025