Esther L. Luttrull Hoffman

1925 - 2019

Esther L. Luttrull Hoffman

Marion - October 15, 1925 ~ November 22, 2019

Esther L. Luttrull Hoffman, 94, passed away at 10:29 am on Friday, November 22, 2019, at Marion General Hospital. She had been living at Wesleyan Health Care in Marion. She was born in Guam on October 15, 1925, to Amon and Ruth (Leverich) Luttrull. On September 6, 1976, she married Philip A. Hoffman, and he preceded her in death on August 9, 2014.

Esther graduated from Evansville University in 1943, Yale School of Nursing in CT, and Asbury Seminary in KY, where she received her Master's in Religion. She had also studied Tropical Medicines in Antwerp, Belgium, and received a Certificate of Midwifery in Brussels, Belgium. Esther served for many years as a missionary nurse in Burundi, Africa. Together, Esther and her husband served for several years with World Gospel Mission until 1985. After returning to the States, she served alongside her husband in the pastorate at Back Creek Friends Church in Fairmount. Esther was actively involved with Child Evangelism Fellowship for over 20 years, she volunteered as a piano player at Wesleyan Health Care Center for over 20 years, taught Sunday School to children for many years, and attended Church Women United.

Survivors include her two brothers, Paul (Late Betty) Luttrull of Dale, IN, and James (June) Luttrull of Marion, as well as many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Esther was preceded in death by her loving husband, Philip A. Hoffman; sister, Katherine Baresic; and brother, John Luttrull.

The family will receive visitors from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.

Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Esther's life will begin at 12:00 pm with Linda Cabe officiating. Burial will take place at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Marion.

Memorial contributions may be directed to World Gospel Mission, PO Box 948, Marion, IN 46952-0948; Asbury Seminary, 204 N. Lexington Ave., Wilmore, KY 40390; or Back Creek Friends Church, 7560 S. 150 E., Fairmount, IN 46928.

Memories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.