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James Hoeffken Obituary
James Lee Hoeffken of Cypress, Calif., formerly of Belleville, Ill., passed away peacefully on Dec. 14, 2004, in Orange County, Calif.
Mr. Hoeffken was preceded in death by his first wife, Vangelene, nee Newton, Hoeffken; his parents, Sylvester and Cornelia Hoeffken; and a sister, Mary Rose Pettit.
James is survived by his wife of 20 years, Kay, nee Watts, Hoeffken; six children, James Lee William Hoeffken, Cathy Bravo, Denise Black, Robert Hoeffken, Thomas Hoeffken and Pamela Monahan; three stepchildren; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Barbara Jane Riechoff and Ruth Anne Oplt; his auntie, Helen Lanter; and numerous relatives, friends and others whose lives he touched.
He will be missed, But his memory will always be in our hearts.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Hoeffken
Angela Eason
December 27, 2004
Uncle JIm, you are now at peace,
and free from the burdens of the world. Your memory will live in our
hearts forever.
Debbie Wilke (Riechoff)
December 22, 2004
Uncle Jim,
You are with God now and some day we will all be together again. I look forward to that time when we can all sit around and laugh about old times.
Your trips to Belleville meant so much to me. I would get excited when Grandma Hoeffken would call to say you where coming into town. Seeing you back your big truck into the driveway made my heart race. It was a special time for me and I will remember those times forever.
Your in my heart always and thanks for the great childhood memories filled with fun and laughter.
Tina Williams
December 19, 2004
Uncle Jim is now in heaven with his parents and sister and everyone else who passed before him. They are all looking out for us-our angels in the sky. That is a very comforting thought.
I have very good memories of way back when at Grandma and Grandpa Hoeffken's house on Alexander with all the family together celebrating the holidays.....and Easter egg hunts. I will remember Uncle Jim as he was way back when. God bless everyone.
(Barb Riechoff(Hoeffken's) daughter)
Patty Lyons
December 19, 2004
To my cousin, Jim -- here's a quote that is a favorite of mine: Although others may come into our lives, we begin and end as family.
You are a part of my family, and now a part of our family that has passed before us -- Jesus Christ our brother, our grandparents, your parents, our aunt and uncle, your sister, and my Dad. Rest in peace with our loved ones. Until we meet again....
Norma Davis
December 18, 2004
When I think of you, Cousin Jim, I instantly remember that smile of yours...and all of the visits to our house when we were little. I am sure that smile of yours is bigger and brighter than ever now. Rest in peace with all of your loved ones. Your family will miss you.
Barb & Bill Riechoff
December 17, 2004
Now you are free and clear of suffering. Be happy! Tell Vange and everyone, 'hello' from us, and we will see you up there one day.
Barb and Bill
helen lanter
December 17, 2004
I will miss you but know you are at peace and happy up there with all those in our family who have gone before you.
Gary Oplt
December 17, 2004
Fortunate that we are all left with so many enjoyable memories and great hot rod car stories. Wonder if they detail cars in heaven. My deepest sympathy to all of Jim's family, he was a good firend to us all, besides a family member and will be missed.
Ruth Anne Oplt
December 17, 2004
To my dear brother. Your life was full, your legacy of 6 children, and grandchildren, great-grandchildren will be forever carried on. We will carry you in our heart, and we will always miss you. Rest in peace.
Love,
Your sister.
thomas hoeffken
December 16, 2004
enjoy your life on the other side, may all your trips and travels be with other loved ones who have crossed over the threshold into the other demention.
Cathy Bravo
December 16, 2004
Thanks for the love and laughter, memories and fun;
Also for my brothers and sisters,
without them I'd be the only one.
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