Our dear Son, Brother, Husband, and Father James Wade Hoffman, 84, passed away December 11, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. James was born to Clarence Ronald Hoffman and Archie Edmun (Havens) Hoffman on March 27, 1933 in Lamar, Colorado. Married MaryAnn Hoffman in Elko, Nevada; the couple celebrated their 37th Wedding Anniversary this year.
James had a way of making people love him without trying, he also loved nothing better than a great exchange of words and ideas. He served proudly as a sergeant in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He volunteered for years with Meals on Wheels and the Democratic party in various roles. He was a construction site superintendent for Kerbs Construction, building Albertson\s and fast food joints all over the Western US. A long-time member of the Carpenter\s Union 1507. In his later years he loved to tinker in the garage building various things. A lover of printed words, he was never without a novel on his side table favoring historical novels. He took on the role of guardian of his local bird feeders, he also rescued many dogs and cats over the years that became family members. We will miss his kind and witty sense of humor that was always a part of every conversation.
James is survived his wife, MaryAnn Hoffman, sister Sandra Hoffman, daughters Tracie Hoffman and Lisa Hoffman, daughter in law Janene Hoffman, step sons John Candelaria, Donald Candelaria and Tim Candelaria. He also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents (CR and Archie) and his son (Wade Hoffman).
Funeral Services will be held Friday, December 15, 2017 at 12:00 noon at the Chapel in the Utah Veteran's Cemetery and Memorial Park in Bluffdale, Utah (17111 1700 West, Bluffdale, UT). Interment at the Utah Veteran's Cemetery.
