Elizabeth Mina Hoos

Elizabeth Mina Hoos, a loving mother, grandmother, and talented artist, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025 at the age of 83.

Born in the Bronx, Elizabeth spent the majority of her formative years creating a loving home for her family in Fort Salonga, New York while working for Stony Brook University School of Dentistry as a staff assistant.  In later life, she resided in Poquott, New York.

Upon her retirement in 2004, Elizabeth relocated to Charleston, South Carolina.  However, the profound desire to remain close to her family ultimately drew her back to Long Island, where she resided in Blue Point, New York, near her son, Drew, and his family.

Elizabeth cherished her family above all else. She was a loving and devoted grandmother, especially to her youngest grandchildren, Jasper and Caraline, and also enjoyed being a grandmother to Drew and Greta’s fur children.

Elizabeth was a remarkably crafty and creative woman who found joy in working with her hands. Her many artistic passions included cooking, knitting, quilting, sewing, pottery, painting and jewelry making. Her talents were such that she occasionally sold her unique creations and gifted many to friends and family. Some of her most cherished time was spent with her granddaughter, Caraline, teaching her to crochet and bonding over their mutual love of crafting.  

Elizabeth loved the quiet pursuit of knowledge at her local library and had a deep appreciation for nature. In pursuit of these interests, she enjoyed time spent with her book club and outside exploring. She could alternately be found collecting wild beach plums to make jam, visiting Bayard Cutting Arboretum flower shows, relaxing on the beach with a book or tending her own plants. In some of her last trips, she relished experiencing the splendor of the Grand Canyon and the beauty of the Pacific Coast Highway.

Demonstrating her generous spirit, she volunteered for Meals on Wheels, ensuring homebound members of her community received care and sustenance. She also found satisfaction in the intricate work of researching her family's genealogy. In her retired years, she worked for the Board of Elections where she enjoyed meeting people from all walks of life.

In her final years, Elizabeth exhibited exceptional grace and courage. She battled and beat breast cancer before being diagnosed with ALS. True to her nature, she met these challenges as the strong-willed, independent woman she was, prioritizing her dignity and self-agency till the very end. Anyone who knew her well recognized her capable, kind, and generous spirit. She will be forever missed.  

Elizabeth is survived by her children: David Weirshousky, Kevin Weirshousky and his wife, Yadira, and Drew Weirshousky and his wife, Greta Ford. She leaves behind eight grandchildren: Schuyler, Lincoln, Nicholas, Dante, Julius, Violette, Jasper and Caraline. She is also survived by her siblings Joyce Johnson and John Hoos.