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Penelope Hoffmann Obituary

Penelope "Penny" Hoffmann A resident of Fairfield, CA, born June 28, 1946 in Marin County, passed away peacefully March 26, 2006 of heart failure at Kaiser Hospital in Vallejo. She was 59. She had been fighting heart disease for the past 10 years. Penny is survived by her sons Scott Wilshusen of San Francisco, and Dan Wilshusen and life partner Keith Kane of Fairfield; husband and friend, David Hoffmann; foster parents, Pat and Bill Wapp and family of Petaluma; her beloved cat Baxter; and her "grandbabies" Buck, Nala, Bo, and Magnum. Friends and family will gather for a "Celebration of Penny's Life" on April 8, 2006 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 2200 Gateway Ct., Fairfield, CA from 12-4 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Penny's name to "PFLAG" through the North Bay Unity League, P.O. Box 711, Napa, CA 94559. The family will scatter Penny's ashes in a private ceremony as she requested.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Apr. 7, 2006.

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Bridget White-Wilburn

April 7, 2006

When "Penny" entered into the building everyone knew she was there! She had such a beautiful smile, and she was always asking if there was anything she could do for you or anyway she could help. It didn't matter what the situation was, she was always willing to listen and not judge. She will truly be missed. I had the pleasure of working with her and my children adopted her as their "Bigmama". She will always have a place in our heart. My prayers go out to Scott Wilshusen and the rest of the family. Scott, you know how to get in touch with me, so if there is anything I can do please call.

Marylou Allen

April 7, 2006

Penny was my friend and a large part of our family for 41 years. She was one of the most courageous people I ever knew. I will miss her. Marylou

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