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Maria Hoffman Obituary
Maria (Marie) A. HOFFMAN Marie A. Hoffman passed away peacefully at home May 3rd, 2012 with her family by her side. Marie was born March 16, 1934 to George and Mildred Essopos in Ballard WA, where she grew up and was a graduate of Ballard High School. In June of 1955 she married Gordon E. Hoffman. They had two children, a daughter Dianne Marie and a son Kenneth Gordon. Marie was a noted model member of the national service sorority Beta Sigma Phi and was named "Girl of the Year" in 1969. Marie had much success during her 40 year career as a real estate broker and was admired and respected by her peers and clients for her honesty, integrity, knowledge and dedication. Marie was a generous person, as any of her friends will tell you, always giving much of herself to others. She was loved and will be missed by many. Marie is survived by her son, Ken Hoffman of Entiat, WA, and was preceded in death by her parents, brothers George Essopos and Mike Pappas and daughter Dianne Hoffman.A celebration of Marie's life will be held on Saturday May 19, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the Ronald Methodist Church, 17839 Aurora Ave. N., Shoreline, WA.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Shelly Keen
June 1, 2012
I feel very blessed that Marie was a part of my life. She was a wonderful friend, and mother. She gave so much of herself to others and was an inspiration to me. I loved her and miss her very much
Crystal Keen
May 21, 2012
Marie,
Thank you for accepting me as your grand daughter with open arms. You were so loving and I am so fortunate to have been a part of your life. I love you.
marsha Label-Lewis
May 19, 2012
Kenny, I am so sorry. I loved your mom as a sister. We shared a desk in real estate for over
12 years.,even though we did not have to. She gaved me egg cartons and I gave her eggs from
my chickens. I helped her with all her cats incl.
smudge. She was my mentor and we tried to
be their for each other. She often came out to
feed all the animals I care for. I loved her
very much. and already miss her. Marsha
Honey Burton
May 18, 2012
Marie was one of the most loving & careing women I have know in my life. She went out of her way to make you feel special. I had the pleasure working with her from the start at Preveiw and I loved her. I cannot say enough how she fought her battle with cancer even up until the end she made sure that "other" people's needs came before her own. Marie is truly going to be missed by us all.
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Larry Pauls
May 18, 2012
Marie was always a true real estate professional dedicated to her clients. She was a bright light in the office with her helpfulness and cheerful personality.
Lynn Dolgoff
May 17, 2012
Marie helped me find and purchase my condo 22 years ago. She was so sweet and patient with me. R.I.P. Marie
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