Menu

Search by Name

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

/

/

FUNERAL HOME

Chapel of the Chimes Oakland Funeral Home, Crematory and Columbarium

4499 Piedmont Avenue

Oakland, California

Genevieve Hoffman Obituary

Genevieve Y. Hoffman
July 30, 1924 – September 28, 2020
Genevieve, age 96, passed away peacefully in San Francisco on September 28, 2020.

She was born July 30,1924 in Montivilliers, Normandy, France and attended school there, where she graduated with a baccalaureat degree. She moved to Paris during the German Occupation and after WW2 came to the United States with an American Exchange Student planning for a two-year visit. After arriving in Seattle, Genevieve took a trip to San Francisco and as a result, decided to remain in the US. Here, she met Jack in the Russ Building on Montgomery St. where they both worked.

After a two-year courtship, the couple were married on December 21, 1955 and soon after had a daughter, Cathleen. Genevieve spent her years caring for her family as they moved from Berkeley to Piedmont and in 1988 the couple returned to San Francisco, where they first met.

Throughout her life, Genevieve enjoyed the outdoors. In particular, she loved hiking in the mountains of Lake Tahoe and the Grand Tetons in Jackson Hole Wyoming, where the two shared a ranch. Genevieve enjoyed riding and caring for horses. She passed this passion on to her daughter Cathy and her family, who would spend summers in Jackson with her and Jack.

Genevieve was an adventurous soul. She and Jack had the good fortune to travel the world, taking tours and cruises and frequently visiting family in France.

Genevieve is survived by husband Jack, daughter Cathleen, Son-in-Law Christopher, grandson Alec and granddaughter, Claire. She was predeceased by sisters Louise and Therese.

A private family farewell was held on October 7, 2020 at the Chapel of the Chimes in Oakland.

Donations may be made to The San Francisco Court Appointed Special Advocate Program (SF CASA) or Huckleberry Youth Programs, San Francisco; both have web sites.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Oct. 7 to Oct. 9, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Genevieve Hoffman

Sponsored by Chapel of the Chimes Oakland Funeral Home, Crematory and Columbarium.

2 Entries

Meredith Prine

October 19, 2020

Genevieve and her husband Jack, were the owner / landlords for the building at 1801 Lombard Street and I had the privilege of working with them for over 14 years. Genevieve always came in to the office with a smile that had everyone smiling, she was such a pleasure to be around. After I left that company, Jack & I stayed in touch and was so sorry to hear about Genevieve's passing. I will have such fond memories of her.

Jan Yoritsune

October 13, 2020

In remembering Genevieve, I can feel her spirit of enthusiasm and joy. I am grateful that I had shared a small part of it while she was in my care as a patient. She will always be in my memory as I aspire to carry on my life with her zest. Au revoir, Genevieve.

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results

Make a Donation
in Genevieve Hoffman's name

Memorial Events
for Genevieve Hoffman

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Chapel of the Chimes Oakland Funeral Home, Crematory and Columbarium

4499 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611

How to support Genevieve's loved ones

Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.