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HOVDA -- ALLEN ADELBERT, MD Born on 2/13/1924 in Chicago, IL, passed away on 7/13/2012 in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Hovda was born to parents Mary Agnes Davis Kintz and Myron Zell Hovda in Chicago Illinois. He attended both Wheaton College and Tufts University receiving his medical degree from Ohio State University in 1948. He completed his internship in 1949 at Luther Hospital, Eau Claire, Wisconsin in 1949 and his residency at the Veteran's Administration Hospital at the University of Minnesota in St. Paul in 1959. Dr. Hovda then entered private practice in Tomah, Wisconsin. In 1951 Dr. Hovda entered the United States Naval Reserve serving in the Korean Conflict as a Commander. He retired from the Navy in 1953. He then worked at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Tomah Wisconsin form 1953-1959 transferring to Albuquerque to become the Chief of Psychiatry at the Veteran's Administration Hospital. During his tenure in Albuquerque he held many leadership positions in many psychiatric hospitals including being an Instructor at the University of New Mexico. Dr. Hovda was a consultant for the Atomic Energy Commission and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Toward the end of his career his worked at the New Mexico State Hospital in Las Vegas, New Mexico and the State Hospital North, Orofino, Idaho, retiring in 2003. Dr. Hovda married Ruth Theckla Johnson in 1945 and raised four children (David Allen, Timothy Vere, James Stephen and Elizabeth Ruth). Dr. Hovda then married Elizabeth E. Elliott in 1977. He was a dedicated physician who loved his family and, given his father Myron Hovda was a Methodist Minister, was devoted to the word of God. As a father, his family could always count on him for mentoring and support. As a doctor he was truly a professional, dedicated to the mental well being of others. He often said of his profession that being a psychiatrist was like living 1000 lives since he had the privilege of assisting in many battles associated with mental illnesses suffered by his patients and their corresponding families. Dr. Hovda believed in the dignity of the human being and of the power of prayer. He felt it was a God - Given Right for individuals to have the courage to believe in themselves and to have dignity and feelings of self worth that would allow them to be mentally and spiritually healthy thereby having the opportunity to prosper within their families and to provide important contributors to society. Over the years many patients have expressed their gratitude to Dr. Hovda for his help in the fight against mental disorders. Young psychiatrists over the years have sought his consultation and advice regarding the complex dynamics of treating the troubled mind and battered spirit. Dr. Hovda approached each family and professional experience with confidence, a smile and an appreciation that God's love would guide his word and deeds. His guidance and consultation will be sorely missed. Dr. Hovda passed away due to complications from Parkinson's disease and was surrounded by his son Timothy and his family. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth of 35 years and also his first wife Ruth of 29 years; daughter Betsy; sons David, Tim and Jim; step son Stet Elloitt; six grandchildren; and many, many friends. A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, August 24, 2012, 10:00 AM at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 7601 Wyoming NE. Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109. Following the memorial, interment will be held at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:45 PM, 501 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87501. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to La Vida Llena Resident Association, 10501 Lagrima De Oro Road, NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87111. Please indicate on the memo of the check (or provide a note) that this is for "Employee Appreciation". To view information or leave a condolence please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010
        Published on: Sun August 12, 2012