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Nancy Ruth Hoffman

1941 - 2019

Nancy Hoffman Obituary

October 22, 1941 - April 15, 2019 NancyRuth Hoffman passed away in Los Angeles, California, on April 15, 2019, at the age of 77, after an extended period of declining health. NancyRuth was born on October 22, 1941, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Mildred and Jack Hoffman. The family lived in Kansas City until moving to Mission, Kansas, in 1954. NancyRuth attended schools in Kansas City and Mission, through her high school graduation. She then attended Northwestern University, receiving Bachelor's and Master's degrees in applied music. She performed in, and directed, musical productions, primarily in the Chicago area, for several years while also working for a music publishing firm. In 1966 she moved to Los Angeles. After working in both music and sales in Los Angeles, NancyRuth pursued a law degree, graduating in 1977 from USC with her JD. She practiced Family Law in Los Angeles until her retirement in 2012. NancyRuth was a lifelong lover of family & friends, music (especially opera), art, travel, dogs, and all things purple. She was able to enjoyably combine many of these favorite interests and activities throughout her life. NancyRuth is survived by her sister, Linda Gunter and brother-in-law Stephen, 2 nieces and their families, many cousins, and many friends. She was vivacious, generous, and loving, and will be sorely missed. Interment will be in Kansas City. Contributions may be made to the Los Angeles Humane Society, 8075 W. 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Apr. 24 to Apr. 28, 2019.

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Gerry Vidal

April 14, 2022

Just came across this obituary of Nancy Ruth. My deepest condolences to her family and friends. My late wife, Sally worked for Nancy Ruth in the early 2000',s...my wife loved working for Nancy Ruth, she told me of all the he attorneys she worked for, Nancy Ruth was the most considerate, kind and generous as a boss and a friend. Nancy Ruth would send her little notes a couple of times a week as well as call my wife when she went into hospice care. She was a very considerate person. I was saddened to hear about her passing.

April 30, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)

Mary Ann Cohen

April 29, 2019

We have lost a unique friend, who will always be remembered.

Ann Zeller

April 29, 2019

I want to express my sorrow upon hearing this news. I send my love to NancyRuths family whom she loved so dearly.

Dina Hamilton

April 29, 2019

My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Nancy Hoffman. May you have comfort and hope, 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17 as you mourn the loss of your dear loved one.

Ginny

April 26, 2019

Your family has my deepest sympathy. It is always hard to lose a loved one. Our Heavenly Father is very aware and understands the pain you feel. He will give you comfort during this difficult time. Psalms 86:6,7

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