Jeffrey Todd Hoium was born on December 25, 1962, in Glenwood, Minnesota the son of Melvin and Helen (Quitney) Hoium. He was baptized and confirmed at the Glenwood Lutheran Church. Jeff graduated from Glenwood High School in 1981. He furthered his education attending Moorhead State University for Criminology and Paralegal. Jeff has been employed for the last seventeen years at the Fargo Public School system. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, sports, gardening, nature and visiting and sharing stories with family and friends. Jeffrey died on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at his home in Fargo. He is survived by his parents: Mel and Helen of Kensington; two brothers: Jon of Glenwood, Michael of Kensington; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. A private family service was held on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. Interment was held in the Glenwood Lutheran Cemetery in Glenwood. Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria.