Meredith Stoever

Meredith Dickinson Stoever, "Dick", of Charlotte passed away March 8, 2014, at the age of 82.

Dick was born Sept. 10, 1931, in Durham, to Henry Von Hoff Stoever, Jr. and Garetta Dickinson Stoever. He graduated high school from the Hill School in Potstown, Pa. and received his BA from the University of Virginia. He served two years in the army during the Korean War period. After graduation he started working for the Sun Oil Company, which ultimately brought him to Charlotte. He soon realized he was interested in pursuing a career in real estate and began working with C.D. Spangler. He quickly knew his passion lay in commercial real estate brokerage and development and after working with several companies in the Charlotte area ventured out on his own with Stoever Properties, Inc. Through his long career he made many friends who have stayed loyal to him and would remember him as good businessman who was always honest.

His community service included terms on the City and County Board of Adjustments. His other interests included competitive tennis until in his 50's he switched to golf and enjoyed many years of playing with his friends at Charlotte Country Club.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Dr. Henry Von Hoff Stoever III. He is survived by his devoted wife Rebecca Petrea Stoever and they would have celebrated their 50th anniversary in August of this year. Additionally he is survived by his son, John Dickinson Stoever of Summerville, S.C.; his daughter, Meredith Stoever Marley (Will) of Durham; his four adored grandchildren, Sydney and Sam Stoever and Drew and Jordan Marley. Also surviving him are his sister-in law, Doris Petrea Mann of Decatur Ga.; brother-in-law, James R. Petrea (Ruth) of Durham; sister-in law, Cary T. Doyle of Richmond Va.; nephews, Henry Von Hoff Stoever IV of Bethesda, Md., Brude Dickinson Stoever of Richmond, Va., Steven Petrea Mann of Huntersville; nieces, Christy Mann Sawyer, of Decatur, Ga., Katherine Adams Petrea and Anna Colson Petrea of Durham and cousin Francis Osborne Parsons, of Rockport, Texas. Finally, Corky, the family dog.

The family wishes to thank the Novant Presbyterian Cardiovascular Center and their wonderful, caring, skilled staff, the doctors and nurses who took care of Dick in the neuro intensive care unit, the wonderful and professional staff on 5D in Presbyterian Hospital and the many kindnesses of the staff in the Harris Hospice Unit.

A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at 11:00am at Christ Episcopal Church in Charlotte, followed by a reception. A private interment will be held in the church memorial garden prior to the service. Memorials may be sent to Christ Church Leap of Faith Fund, 1412 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28207; Harris Hospice Unit at Novant, Presbyterian Hospital, PO Box 33549, Charlotte, NC 28233 or the Virginia Athletic Foundation, PO Box 400833, Charlottesville, VA 22904.