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Melody Marie Hoffman

2003 - 2024

Melody Marie Hoffman obituary, 2003-2024, Marion, IA

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2003

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2024

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Melody Hoffman Obituary

Melody Marie Hoffman, 20, of Marion, Iowa, was taken from us way too soon, on February 18, 2024. Visitation: 4:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 29, 2024, Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral: 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 1, 2024, Cornerstone Church, Marion, Iowa. Burial: At a later date. Melody was born on December 9, 2003, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of TJ and Megan (Summers) Hoffman. Melody, true to her name, loved all kinds of music. Melody enjoyed her time at Liberty High School and Kirkwood Community College, where she met many good friends. She loved swimming, camping, concerts, and being involved in scouting. She volunteered at the Linn County Animal Shelter and looked forward to volunteering more. Her love for animals ran deep. Every chance she had to donate blood she took it. She loved to hear about the impact her donation made. She was the most loving and caring person who would help anyone. She knew no strangers, had no fear, and loved everyone unconditionally. She immensely loved and cherished her cousins, whom she held close to her heart. Melody is survived by her parents, grandparents, Deb (Phil) Fordyce, Mike Summers, and Karla Hoffman; great-grandparents, Richard (Marcella) Fleming; aunts & uncles, Colby (Daisy) Hoffman, Jessye (Jim) Brink, Shawna Hoffman, BJ Summers, and Denny (Marisa) Summers; and countless cousins. Melody was preceded in death by her sister, Ellie Quinn Hoffman; Papa, Richard Hoffman, and great-grandparents. Those unable to attend are invited to watch the service via livestream. Please find the livestream link on Melody's tribute wall and share your support and memories with her family at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries. A memorial fund has been established at the Collins Community Credit Union, Melody Hoffman Memorial Fund.

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Published by The Gazette on Feb. 28, 2024.

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Brian Kirk

March 28, 2025

I just met Carol Hoffman tonight. She told me the story of Melody. I was instantly drawn to Carol at gate A1. We laughed, joked, and shared so much of God's goodness. Turns out, I was returning from Ohio after observing the 10 year anniversary of my grandma's murder. God put Carol in my path to encourage me, and I pray I encouraged her. We didn't get a chance to exchange info but brianfkirk at gmail dot Com. Love and prayers to all who love Melody. Peace and healing be yours. No agenda here just want to say hi to Carol and I will keep you in my prayers.

Kristen Mccann

March 1, 2024

TJ and Megan. Words cannot express how deeply sorry we are for your loss.

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