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Joanne Hoffmann-Coleman Obituary

Joanne passed peacefully at home after a hard fought struggle against pancreatic cancer. Born in Tulelake, CA, Joanne was the 4th of 5 children of Henry and Misao (Ishino) Ichimura. After WWII, the Ichimura family returned to Sacramento. Surviving are her husband, John Coleman, her sons, Erik (Bianca) and Darren Hoffmann; her siblings, Neal, Bob (Joanne), and Vivian; her 6 grandchildren and 2 step-grandchildren; her adopted daughter, Vicky and her 2 children; and many relatives and their families. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2017, 11 am, at the Sacramento Japanese United Methodist Church, 6929 Franklin Blvd. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that remembrances be made to the SSPCA, 6201 Florin Perkins Rd., Sacramento, CA 95828 or the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, 2990 S. Sepulveda Blvd- Suite 300C, Los Angeles, CA 90064.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Aug. 30 to Sep. 8, 2017.

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March 7, 2018

Auntie Boj...

Happy Birthday! Miss you and love you...

Deb

Jane Person

September 13, 2017

I just learned of Itchy's passing this evening. My heart is saddened. Being with Itchy was like being in the middle of sparklers going off on the Fourth of July. Sacramento High was more fun because of her presence.

To her family I am so sorry for your loss of a truly remarkable woman.

Christine Randone

September 5, 2017

I did not have the pleasure of meeting, Joanne but I am very good friends with her son Darren Hoffmann, my heart and prayers go out to you and your family.
May you rest the heavens above.
Christine Randone

John Wells

September 5, 2017

Fond memories of "itchy" from days at Sac hi. Larger than life personality even then

September 3, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Joanne Ichimura. It was a pleasure working with Joanna at Dept. of Social Services. She always greeted her co-workers with a smile and dignity. May you R.I.P. without any pain or suffering. Rest with the Angels Sincerely, Glorianna Schad

Linda Milliken Dennis

August 31, 2017

Joanne was a brilliant, thoughtful, caring, woman with a wonderful sense of humor. I liked her when we were attending Sac High, and still liked her when we reunited after 50 years. I know she will be missed by all who loved her and whose lives she touched in so many ways. She was special.

Timothy Dugas

August 30, 2017

Over the span of my lifetime there have been few individuals who have affected me as profoundly as did Joanne. In our years together at the California Lottery, her intense, vivacious and charismatic personality made working with her an exciting, fun-filled adventure every day. It was a golden era in my State career and I treasure the memories from that time. My heart is broken at the news of her passing but know that she is free now of the pain and debility of her illness. I offer my deepest condolences to Joanne's family and to all those whose lives she touched as deeply as she did mine. Rest in peace "Joannie-poo-poo".

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