Elizabeth Ashley HokeSeptember 12, 1999 - September 22, 2017Silverton - Elizabeth, 18, died tragically Friday night in Monmouth. She was born on September 12, 1999 in Silverton and spent her entire life living and loving her family's farm. Elizabeth graduated Valedictorian from Silverton High School in June 2017 and was starting her college career at WOU focusing on her love for biology. She was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Silverton. Elizabeth enjoyed reading, dancing, singing, spending time with both her family and friends. Her latest passions were drawing, photography and her senior year she played tennis at SHS. She had a true thirst for knowledge and knowing the world. Elizabeth started her travel journeys when she was very young, 6, seeing most of the United States, and Italy, Spain, Mexico and Canada. Elizabeth just returned from a month long trip in Asia where she was able to be an elephant caretaker for an entire day, feeding and bathing her elephant. She lived her dreams every day! Elizabeth had the kindest heart that spread joy to everyone she touched. Her smile brought warmth to all it shined on and her words were always filled with gratitude and kindness.Elizabeth was preceded in death by her Grandfathers Bob and Bruce and Grandma Helen. Elizabeth is survived by her loving parents Anthony and Kristan Hoke of Silverton; her sister: Abbie Hoke of Silverton, grandmother: Sandie Philippi of Silverton and her dog, Max. Also many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.A celebration of life will be Friday, September 29, 2017 at 6:00 pm at the Oregon Garden Main Pavilion. Rosary at 9:30 followed by Catholic Mass on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 10:00 am at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Silverton. Reception following at St. Paul's. Interment will be in Union Hill Cemetery, Silverton. Contributions may be made to Salem Foundation - Elizabeth Hoke Memorial Fund, PO Box 2305, Salem 97308; www.salemfoundation.org. Serving the family, North Santiam Funeral Service, Stayton.