Michael ‘Mike’ John Hoogland
Michael ” Mike” John Hoogland, 61, of Shreveport, passed away unexpectedly on March 23, 2023, in his family home. He was a pillar of the North Louisiana community, and the owner and President of Hoogland’s Landscape, LLC.
Born on October 18, 1961, in Shreveport, to Frederic Lee and Diane Griffith Hoogland, Mike was raised in Ruston. He attended Cedar Creek School and graduated from Louisiana Tech University. In 1984, he earned a degree in Landscape Design & Horticulture and a minor in business. During his time at Tech, Mike was a member of the Student Government Association and the Sigma Nu Fraternity.
Upon graduating, Mike relocated to Shreveport, and began working with his father before purchasing the family’s small landscape nursery. Over the next 35 years, he transformed the small business into one of the largest landscape design and construction operations in the state. A creative visionary, Mike had a unique ability to turn dreams into reality in a way that felt magical.
His creative legacy can be seen all throughout the state of Louisiana, where he beautified his community. His relentless entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm led him to fulfill his lifelong aspiration of being a farmer and rancher, as he created and managed Bayou Point Plantation with its Black Angus cattle, pecan production, and wildlife conservation.
Above all, Mike valued relationships. A strong community, family, and an extensive network of friends were the backbone of his life.
Most importantly, he was a devoted husband to Valerie Adger Hoogland, with whom he shared 34 years of marriage, and a loving father to their three children, John (32), Caroline (30), and Hunter (27).
A man of the community who seemed to have more than 24 hours in a day, Mike served in numerous leadership roles throughout his life. He was a board member of Loyola College Prep, St. Joseph’s School, President of Cotillion, President and board member of Plantation Club, board member of Shreveport Country Club, board member of Caddo Parish Farm Bureau, Co-founder of the JETS Football Club, President of Northwest LA Nursery and Landscape Association, board member of Loyola Messmer Stadium where he designed, donated, and built the patio and pavilion, and was Vice-President of the Flyer Club.
His giving nature knew no bounds, as he donated countless plants, projects and hours of personal time to charitable organizations, schools, and businesses. Throughout Mike’s and Valerie’s lives, they spent many weekends teaching kids how to water ski, enjoy nature, and hunt at Goldpoint Lake. Known to many as “Coach,” Mike coached all three of his children’s basketball teams for over 15 years.
A big man with an even bigger heart — he opened his home and farm for community events, hosting dozens of engagement parties for his kids’ friends whom he treated like his own, an annual southern- style Dove Hunt, and shared hunting camps in West Texas and Arkansas with friends.
Mike was a largerthan- life figure who was able to create a connection with everyone he met, filling the room with his presence, humor, and engaging storytelling.
Mike was preceded in death by his mother, Diane Griffith Hoogland; his sister, Cynthia Lee Hoogland; and his granddaughter, Holly Diane Hoogland.
Mike is survived by his father, Fredric Lee Hoogland; and his wife, Margaret; and his brother David Jay Hoogland and his wife, Kellye.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Valerie Adger Hoogland; and their children, John Adger Hoogland and his wife Carlyle, Caroline Lee Hoogland, and Hunter James Hoogland and his wife Olivia.
As we mourn the loss of Mike Hoogland, we celebrate his remarkable life and the positive impact he had on those around him. Hoogland’s Landscape, LLC has pledged to continue his legacy and maintain the high standards of quality and professionalism that he instilled in the company.
Pallbearers will be Paul Dickson, Daryl Fultz, Thomas O’Brien, Robert Feron, Michael Morrison, Bob James, Keith Brasuell, Steve Mathias, Chuck Barham, James Ramseur, Max McMahen, Ben Warren, David Alexander, Eddie Morgan, Christopher Harbuck, Patrick Yancey, Jerry Hinton, David Holloway and Mark Richardson.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made in Mike’s memory to St. Joseph’s School, Loyola College Prep, Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home, or a charity of your choice.
A visitation was held Monday, March 27, from 4-7 p.m. at Osborn Funeral Home. A funeral service was held Tuesday, March 28, at 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church.
Following the service, a burial took place at Forest Park Cemetery. All guests were encouraged to join in a celebration of life at the Hoogland family residence at 4610 Dixie Shreveport Rd. in Shreveport after the funeral service.
His untimely passing leaves a void in our community and in the hearts of all who knew him.
