Phebe Margaret Hoff

Phebe Margaret Hoff, 96, of Richmond, widow of Dr. Ebbe Curtis Hoff, died Friday, June 30, 2006. She received her B.A. and M.A. from Oxford University and became a medical editor, working at the Medical College of Virginia. Mrs. Hoff was active in ecumenism, the working together of churches for common interests. She represented the Episcopal Church and the Diocese of Virginia at many national organizations. Mrs. Hoff was an avid needlewoman, making a set of church hangings for St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Goochland County. She had two children, Phebe VanValen of Richmond and David Hoff of Toronto, Canada. She leaves one granddaughter, Katrina VanValen; and two grandsons, Curtis and Trevor Hoff. One granddaughter, Diana VanValen, preceded her in death. She also leaves many nieces and nephews and their offspring in England. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, July 7, at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 12291 River Road. Interment in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Goochland County, to the Virginia Council of Churches or to a charity of choice.