Alerene Hoffman
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Alerene Hoffman, 81, of New Rockford, ND, died peacefully on Friday, January 3rd, 2014, at Carrington Health Center in Carrington, ND. Alerene Mae Nelson was born October 5th, 1932, to Charles and Josie Nelson. She had 7 siblings: Victor, Doris, Clayton, Harley, Vennoy, Eldon and Byron. She was raised and attended school in the Bremen area. After school, she worked babysitting for a family in Fargo, ND and then became a caregiver for Joan Larson. She then worked at City Hospital as nurses’ aide in New Rockford. She married Robert Hoffman, Sr, on February 17th, 1953, in Sheyenne, ND and then lived in Rockford Township on the farm and raised their family until 1986, at which time they moved to New Rockford. Alerene worked at Lutheran Home of The Good Shepherd for a total of around 30 years where she had countless friends and gave of herself selflessly. She began as a nurses’ aide and then became the Activity Director and retired in 1993. She so enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren when she could. She also loved being with her dear friends and playing dominos and bingo. For many years she loved doing crafts and attending craft fairs. She always had large gardens on the farm and loved planting flowers to see their beauty as they bloomed. She was an active member of Eagles Auxillary and church committee’s and circles through the years. She is survived by her children: Sharlene (Rick) Anderson, Devils Lake, ND; Robert (Sandi) Hoffman Jr., New Rockford; Deb Hoffman, Evans, CO; Lester (Kimiko) Hoffman, Broomfield, CO; and Penny (Steve) Eidem, Greeley, Co.; Grandchildren, Shannon Anderson, Richfield, MN; Heidi Anderson, St Paul, MN; Monica and Jessica Hoffman, Broomfield, CO; Justin Eidem, Greeley, CO; Bob French, Minnesota and three Great Granchildren, Stone, Gunner and Zakk in Fargo, ND; her siblings, Doris Jordan, New Rockford; Eldon Nelson, New Rockford, and Byron Nelson, West Fargo, ND; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceeded in death by her parents, Charlie and Josie; her loving husband, Robert Sr. in 1992; brothers, Harley, Clayton and Victor; sister Vennoy Stokke; and grandson, Tony French. PRAYER SERVICE: Tuesday at 7PM, Evans FH, NR FUNERAL SERVICE: First Lutheran Church, New Rockford DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at 2:00PM BURIAL: Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford |
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Name: Gary/Joni/Adriana/Neva Archuleta
Date: 1/10/14
Message: Lester, brothers and sisters and family. We are sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. She was truly special and I personally really enjoyed her visits to Colorado. She was truly a blessing and her goodness shows in each and everyone of you. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care
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Name: Heather Azure
Date: 01/08/14
Message: Deb, I'm very sorry to hear about your mother. You and your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
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Name: Ann Marie Bollingberg Wobbema
Date: January 7, 2014
Message: I am so sorry to hear of Alerene's passing. What a wonderful person she was. Always so kind and thoughtful. I had the privilege to live across from her when I lived in New Rockford about 8-9 years ago. She was fun to visit with when I ran into her. My kids loved her to when they saw her. She will be deeply missed by many people. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family.
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Name: Gail Roberts
Date: 1-7-14
Message: So sorry to hear of Arlene's passing she was a wonderful woman and always had a smile on her face. I worked many years with her at the LHGS and she always greeted you with a smile. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you
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Name: Cathy Bambach-McKay
Date: 1/7/14
Message: I'm truly sorry for your loss. I only had the opportunity to meet Arlene a few times when she came to Colorado to visit Penny. She was so thoughtful and kind, even making and sending goodies for us at Penny's work. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and all your family.
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Name: Lorraine Lucas
Date: 1-6-14
Message: I will miss Alerene, we played on Weds never a thought this would be the last time we would be playing. she was so worried about her family coming to ND wonder how many hours it would take them to get here, God bless the entire family and friends. I lost a very good friend. Again God Bless each one of you.
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Name: JoAnn Schagunn Watson
Date: 01/06/2014
Message: Sorry to hear about your mother. Thoughts & Prayers. JoAnn Schagunn Watson.
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Name: Deanna (Smith) Erickson
Date: 1/6/2014
Message: I was so sad to hear that Alerene had passed. I lived through the alley from her for over a year and we had many nice little chats in the yard and this past fall I worked part time at Nathan's and enjoyed more little chats with her. She was a great lady and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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Name: Julie Steffens
Date: 1/6/2014
Message: I am so sorry to hear about Alerene's passing. She was a wonderful and loving mother. I enjoyed seeing here when she was coming to Colorado to visit. All of those Party Lite parties with your mother and a lot of your her family made for a fun day. A lot of great memories. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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Name: Cindy (Hagen) Schuster
Date: 1/6/2014
Message: I'm so sorry to hear of Alerene's passing. I volunteered in the activity room under her for several years at the Lutheran Home when my mom (Darla Hagen) worked there. She was such a wonderful lady. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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Name: Bill & Marcy Blomquist
Date: 1-5-14
Message: We are so sorry to hear of Alerene's passing. She was a wonderful person & I always enjoyed our short visits when I would run into her when we were back in NR. She will be missed but what wonderful memories she is leaving us with! You are all in our prayers in this time of grief.
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Name: Betty Westby
Date: 1-5-14
Message: We are so sorry to see that Dear Alerene died. Please know you are and will be in our thoughts and prayers. She was a lovely lady and a big part of our church family. We will miss her this morning at coffee fellowship and in the future. May God bless you all and may all be well with you. Know you are not alone in your grief.