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Warren Hoeffner Obituary
In addition, ESU has awarded Warren an honorary doctorate in recognition of his service to the University.
Warren was a passionate snow skier and golfer. He owned homes in Colorado, Florida, and Texas, and loved to golf and ski with his friends and family, taking great pleasure in his mastery of both and in teaching all of his children, inlaws and grandchildren.
Warren had a big family who he loved more than anything. In addition to his wife, Sandra, Warren is survived by his five children, daughter, Holly and husband, Gary Kaplan of St. Louis, son, Todd and wife, Johnanna of Houston, son, Brad and wife, Helen of Tyler, daughter, Noelle and husband, John Barr of Houston, daughter, Heather Hoeffner of Costa Rica; and thirteen grandchildren (with another on the way), Remi, Hunter, Hogan, Ryan, Hallie, Alicia, Jake, Alexandra, Hanson, Warren, William, Savannah, and Hudson.
Warren was preceded in death by all of his siblings, brothers, Suter and Ted Hoeffner; and sister, Ruth Burns.
A celebratory service will be held in Tyler, TX on Tuesday, October 14th at 2:00 p.m. at Marvin United Methodist Church, 300 West Erwin Street, Tyler, TX 75701.
The family will receive friends at the Church at 1:00 p.m. Afterward, there will be a reception for family and friends at Willowbrook Country Club, 3205 West Erwin Street, Tyler, TX 75702.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, Smith County Unit, 1301 South Broadway, Tyler, Texas 75701 for brain cancer research.
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Memories and Condolences
for Warren Hoeffner
Sharon Roxbury
November 2, 2008
Dear Sandy and your wonderful family:
I was saddened to hear of Warren's passing. I have many fond memories of your family as I babysat for you in East Brady in the 1970's. What a great experience that was for me. I am so happy to hear how your family has expanded and can only imagine the joys you all have when you get together. I believe Warren is watching over each and everyone of you. God bless and peace, Sharon Roxbury
Jim Oddo
October 15, 2008
Sandra,
I remember both you & your husband from East Brady High School (class of 1957). You were, I think a year ahead of me, Warren was the coach of the football team that I played on. Though I have not seen or heard of either of you since then, I have fond memories of you both. Coach Hoeffner was liked by us all back then, & from what I read about his life in his obituary, he (and you) must have had a wonderful, enviable life. I am happy, but not surprised, to hear that he did so well, both personally & professionally. But I am saddened to hear that he is gone. You have my sympathy.
Desiree Sanderfer
October 15, 2008
Heather,
Just know that our love, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We love and miss you.
Desiree and Kalen Sanderfer
Sammy & Linda Anderson
October 15, 2008
Dear Hoeffner Family,
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all. We were saddened today as we read about the lost of Warren. I know this difficult time will pass The Lord will help you make it.
October 14, 2008
Dear Hoeffner Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your family was a very important part of Bill's life. Hold your memories close and one day you will be together again.
Jack & Ruby Norton
Darlene (Norton) McNaughton
Debbie (Norton) Myers
Robert E. Lee Basketball
October 14, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Tina Sullivan
October 14, 2008
The Hoeffner Family,
My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
I always had such great respect for
Warren. He worked hard but he always remembered that his family was most important. I have wonderful memories of the times I spent with the Hoeffner Family in the little town of East Brady.
God Bless You
Tina Custer Sullivan
gigi LATSON
October 14, 2008
HEATHER,SANDRA AND FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF WARREN. I HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES OF YOUR FAMILY,ESPECIALLY OF OUR HIGHSCHOOL TRIP TO MARCO ISLAND.I KNOW THAT WARREN WAS A SPECIAL PERSON BECAUSE OF THE SPECIAL FAMILY THAT HE HAD. MAY GOD BLESS YOU DURING THIS TIME. MOST SINCERELY, GIGI(BLOW)LATSON
Charmarricka Booze
October 13, 2008
The Hoeffner Family my prayers and thoughts are with you. Just keep your head up and remember Mr. Hoffner how he was and all the wonderful times you had. He will be truly missed but never forgotten.
Sincerly,
Charmarricka Booze
Vickey Yates Milligan
October 13, 2008
Mrs. Hoeffner,
My parents and I would like to extend our most heartfelt sympathy for your loss. When Mum called to tell me about Mr. Hoeffner, the first thing that came to mind was the Holy Thursday service with the joint ministry of the Presbyterian & Methodist churches in East Brady. Diane Wyman, Mark Verner, myself, and a few others were celebrating our first communion at a service downstairs in the Presbyterian church. We were sitting at tables (a "reinactment" of the Last Supper environment) The pipes in the ceiling started making all kinds of noises, and Mr. Hoeffner kept making remarks that had this table of 14 year olds snickering and trying to hold in our laughter. Of course, following the ceremony, our parents started to scold us, until informed that it was Mr. Hoeffner! I remember hearing Dad say, (with a smile on his face), "guess I'll have to yell at Warren too!" It's always been a great memory of my first communion - even now it's putting a smile on my face.
Mr. Hoeffner was a wonderful guy. I know that he helped out the town of East Brady in all that he could do and I'm sure his rewards in heaven will be great.
We'd like to thank you for sharing this wonderful man with all of us, and our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time.
Sincerely,
Bill and Betty Yates
Vickey Yates Milligan
Jeannie & David Weaver
October 13, 2008
Hoeffner family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jonelle (Pollard) White
October 13, 2008
SanSan, Todd, Brad, Holly, Noelle & Heather: You all know how much you have enriched my life and how much I love all of you. BIG W taught us all so much and the Rex-Hide and Hoeffner families have made my life bigger and a lot more fun. "So Long Warren. Keep looking after us."
Linda Weigle(Peters)
October 13, 2008
Sandy, I want to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your husband.I have always respected him so much and I always enjoyed working for you. I especially remember how wonderful you were to Michele and all the times you took her to Seven Springs.I really miss seeing all of you. Please send my regards to your children.
Tisa (Weiss) Hibbs
October 13, 2008
Dearest Sandra, Holly, Todd, Brad, Heather, and Noelle--Words cannot tell you how sad I am and how much I resepcted and loved Warren. Besides my own family, Warren was one of the most influencial men in my life. He took me on my first real vacation and taught me how to ski...and to love the sport. We had so much fun skiing together over the past 3 decades (even once in Europe). I will never forget those late night games of Monopoly and the Cowboys/Steelers football games. Growing up as an only child, I had never been around a family like yours. The first few times I went to your house, I thought you guys were just like "The Brady Bunch." I'll never forget the station wagon, the DeLorean, or all the adventures we had on your boat. I loved going with all of you to pick up Warren at Pounds Field. He worked so hard, and he so loved you--his family. I will miss him dearly, but i am eternally grateful for having been placed in Warren's path. What a blessing he was to so many, and what a legacy he has left in all of you. I hope he and Billy, Sr. have crossed paths in heaven already and have had a chance to pick up their cards for a game of gin rummy. See you Tuesday, Tisa
Michele Stachew (Peters)
October 12, 2008
Hoeffner Family,
I was saddened to read today about the loss of your loved one. You were blessed to have had many years and many memories. When I think back about the times I spent with your family in East Brady, the many times I spent the night and the trips to Seven Springs, I remember Mr and Mrs Hoeffner as very kind and loving. From what was written about him, he was blessed to have had a such and a full and happy life with many who loved him and will miss him deeply. May the love of your family and friends give you comfort. God Bless.
Michele Stachew (Peters)
Donald Gaiser
October 12, 2008
Dear Sandy:
I was surprised and saddened to read about Warren. I always enjoyed being with him. He had a great zest for life. Rose and I offer our sincere condolences. Don Gaiser
Karen, Underwood Hopkins
October 12, 2008
Dear Family,
Both of our families went to Pollard Church together in the late 70's and early 80's until we became members of Green Acres church. After that our families lost contact. Our families enjoyed dinner together and my sisters Cheryl and Shelley as well as I, enjoyed spending the day or nights with yall, and had a blast. But most of all, I remember how kind and loving your parents were to all who knew them. They always made me feel welcome like I was a part of the family as well. I have often wondered about your sweet family, and I was saddened to hear about your loving father. What a great legacy he has left behind!! My thoughts and prayers are with you, and I am so sorry for your loss.
Lisa Taylor
October 11, 2008
Even though I did not know Warren or your family, I can't help but feel as though I know you all. I live in what is still referred to as "The Hoeffner House"...in East Brady.
We raised our two babies in the same house where you raised yours. I am pleased to say that I am still here, with my two children happy, grown and off on their own now.
Please know with all of the loving stories I have heard about your family, I am praying for you....with what must be a very difficult time you are going through.
God Bless you in the days ahead. Let happy memories always be with you. : )
Randall Martell
October 10, 2008
Warren has been a personal and professional inspiration to me for 20 years. I am fortunate to have known him and his son . God Bless to the Hoeffner Family.
Spencer Owen (and family)
October 9, 2008
May God be with you in this time of sorrow.
ANN EARL
October 9, 2008
Dear Sandra, Holly, Todd, Brad, Noel, Heather: I was so sorry to hear about Warren. He epitomized everything a man could and should be. I'm praying for each of you in this time of great loss. I know he will be greatly missed by you, his grandchildren and the community. Your former neighbor, Ann
Jack Shick & Family
October 9, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
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