Olinda Hoffman's Obituary
Olinda went peacefully to be with her beloved Savior on Friday evening, July 10th, 2009, in Tacoma, WA at the age of 87. Olinda was born in Hardin, Montana, October 21, 1921, to Charlotte and Jacob Herman, and was the youngest of nine children. She grew up in a caring family in Laurel, MT and moved to Tacoma when she married Henry Hoffman, June 28th, 1941. She and Henry enjoyed 55 years of devoted marriage.
Olinda, a founding member, attended Good Shepherd Lutheran Church for 59 years, during which time she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School classes, sang in the choir, served on the alter guild and with LWML. Family and her deep abiding faith in Jesus Christ as her Savior and Lord were the focus of Olinda's life, consistently sharing the gospel with all who would listen. Her family and friends were blessed by her loving kindness, wisdom, and ever present helping hands. In difficult times, one could always hear Olinda saying, -Å"I'm not going to worry, things will work out, God will provide,- and He did. Raising her family gave Olinda much joy and fulfillment. When her children were young, Olinda participated in the PTA, served as a Brownie and Girl Scout leader and was active in community affairs. Later she worked for the Tacoma Public School System as a cook and baker for 15 years, until 1983. Olinda was a woman with many interests. She was a culinary and baking expert. She enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening, was an excellent seamstress and gifted in several varieties of needlework. Other hobbies included: ceramics, cake decorating, flower arranging, oil painting, playing the piano and organ, and writing poetry. She loved giving and sharing all of these things with others.
Olinda was preceded in death by her parents, all her brothers and sisters, her husband, and a granddaughter. She is survived by her son, Larry Hoffman and his wife Sandra, of Tacoma; daughter Gloria Ford and husband Gary of Auburn; son Kenneth Hoffman of Lynnwood; Grandchildren Philip (Ellen) Hoffman, Stephanie Hoffman, Matthew (Angelina) Ford, Timothy (Shawna) Ford; and great grandchildren Amira, Atalya, Caleb, Tyler, and Zackary. All will deeply miss her.
Olinda's family wishes to thank Dr. Mark Brooks, the nursing staff at St. Joseph Medical Center, the Franciscan Hospice Staff, and Olinda's many wonderful in-home caregivers.
- Viewing is Saturday, July 18th, Noon to 9pm and Sunday, July 19th, 9am to 1pm at Mountain View Funeral Home.
- Graveside farewell is Sunday, July 19th, 1:30pm at Mountain View Memorial Park, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Tacoma
- Memorial Service follows at 3pm, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 140 East 56 th St., Tacoma, WA, 98404. A light buffet will follow the service with an opportunity to share remembrances.
MEMORIALS:
Memorials may be sent to the Hoffman family in care of Larry Hoffman, 4108 61st St. East, Tacoma, WA 98443. These will be dispersed to Olinda's favorite Christian ministries, such as her church Good Shepherd Lutheran, Concordia and Mt. Rainier Lutheran schools, The Lutheran Hour, and various world wide missions.
FROM THE KIDS: Ken, Gloria & Larry
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We would love to hear from you. You can leave a memory here or better yet you can mail any cards, memories, or memorials to Larry. We will all share in the memories, and Larry will distribute memorials to Christian missions dedicated to spreading the Gospel that mom loved and supported so faithfully for many years.
If you wish to contact any of us via phone or email:
Larry hm: 253-922-9182; Email: [email protected]
Gloria hm: 253-833-1718; cell: 206-949-2704;
Email: [email protected]
Ken hm: 425-774-5326; cell: 206-227-5325 (best choice)
Free: 866-852-7358; Email: [email protected]
Ken will also be at mom's hm a lot: 253-474-2240
Please leave your remembrances and see details and photos online at www.OlindaHoffman.com.
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