Josephine Hoff

Josephine Hoff, 100

Jo Hoff passed away peacefully in her home in Ephrat on July 4, 2025. She was born to Ralph and Mary Walker in Burke, South Dakota, on November 22, 1924. She met the love of her life, Jacob Hoff, and married him on September 27, 1942.

After the war, they adopted Mary Jo and Michael. They raised them in South Dakota and Soap Lake. They moved to Grant County, Washington, in 1968. Jo was a lover of animals.

She is survived by her son, Michael Hoff of Ephrata and grandson, Tyson, grandchildren Michele Deems (Aaron) of Carmichaels, PA, great-grandchildren Jacob Riddle of Del Rio, TX and Jared Broyhill of Ruther Glen, Virginia, Brandon Mccann of Waynesburg, PA and Jacob Deems of Carmichael, PA, Jody Forrest and great-granddaughter Lily of Ephrata, Beth Ries (Jonathan) and great-grandchildren Isaac, Jacob, Josephine and Cecilia of East Helena, MT, and grandsons Robert Wilkinson of Bakersfield, CA, and Justin Adreniran of Selah, WA. She is also survived by her many loving nieces and nephews, cousins, and relatives around the world. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jacob Hoff; siblings Ann Marie Hullinger, John Walker, and Lilian Peters; daughter Mary Jo Wilkinson, grandsons Michael Yount, Derek Adreniran, and several relatives.

For over 55 years, Jo was a faithful member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Ephrata. She was an active member of the community. She loved the pancake breakfasts and rummage sales. She followed Jake's bowling games. In their retirement, she enjoyed traveling by RV to see her friends and family across the country. She enjoyed gardening, cooking delicious meals and treats, and reading. She will always be remembered for her delicious cookies, her love, and her faith.

A Rosary at 11 AM and a funeral Mass at Noon will be held at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church October 13. A luncheon will be held following the Mass. A private burial will be held at a later date at Medical Lake, Washington Veterans Cemetery.

The family would like to thank Mary Nelson, Diane Lafave, and Paul Marino for their weekly prayer services. We would also like to thank Assured Hospice of Moses Lake for their kindness and professionalism in the last days of her life.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Rose of Lima Catholic School in Ephrata, or the Grant County Humane Society.