Clara Elizabeth Hoffman

1931 - 2025

Clara, at the age of 94 passed to her eternal home on the afternoon of September 20, 2025. She was put on comfort care at Kaiser Hospital shortly after undergoing surgery for cancer and went to sleep peacefully. She was born to John and Cora Hoffman on the family farm in Cape Girardeau, MO, one of three children.

She got all her education, including college where she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in English, right there in Cape Girardeau. Her family expected her to teach but she had other plans and not long after graduation took the Civil Service Exam which started her career working for the Social Security Administration and retired from there after 30 years. Clara never married so was free to apply for positions which took her up the ladder ending as District Manager working out of the Hayward office. After retirement Clara made her home in Newark, CA. Four years ago she moved to a retirement community in Fremont, CA. After retiring she enjoyed many rounds of golf at the local courses winning a trophy now and then.

She was predeceased by her brother, John and her sister, Ema. Survived by two nieces, Gale of Ellington, MO and Janet of Fremont, MO. Clara was proud to tell people she was a great, great, great auntie. Also grieving her passing are her forever friends, Ardith, Donna, Shannon, Muriel, Margret; and Ardith's Schnoodle, Milo; also her new friends at Cogir. She leaves an empty chair at their monthly card games for sure. Clara was laid to rest in the Hoffman family plot in Cape Girardeau per her request. No local services were held. Missing you every day dear friend!