Joel Mark Hodes left us unexpectedly on December 23, 2006. He was born to Myer and Anna Hodes in Syracuse, New York. He grew up in Van Nuys, California and received his Bachelor of Science degree from Califonia State University, Northridge and a Master of Arts in Education in 1978 from California Lutheran College. He was a teacher and administrator at the Schurz Elementary School for 32 years. Joel's hobbies included rock climbing, sailing, water skiing and snow skiing. He played volleyball and basketball. Joel coached the Schurz Elementary boys and girls basketball team for many years. He enjoyed being a pilot. For the past two years, Joel served as a Second Lieutenant in the Civil Air Patrol.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Donna Glazier; daughters, Tina Uchytil, Jessicia Miles, Lucella Glacier and Mandy Glazier. He will be missed by his grancdchildren, CharMayne George, Kyle George, Harvey Glazier-Dunn, Jillian Sasser, Tashina Lake, Victoria Lake, Taylor Uchytil, Sean Uchytil, Ayla Schulz, and Ty Schulz; a great granddaughter, Jasmyne; his sister, Susan Isaksen; his nephew, David Isaksen and niece, Sharon Goodman, her husband Eric and their children, Adam, Joshua and Mara.

A celebration of life service is now scheduled for 11:00 am Sunday, February 4, 2007 at the Schurz Elementary School in Schurz.

The family request that donations be made to Joel M Hodes Memorial Fund C/O Rife, Sciarani & Co, CPA 22 Hwy 208 Yerington, NV 89447

Arrangements are under the direction of Freitas Rupracht Funeral Home 25 Hwy 208 Yerington, NV 89447 (775) 463-2911.

Family and friends may sign the online guest book at www.FRFH.net.