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John Hoffman Obituary
On Saturday, February 21, 2004 of Bethesda, MD; beloved husband of Dolores; father of James, Mark and Robert. Friends will be received at the PUMPHREY'S BETHESDA FUNERAL HOME, 7557 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD on Thursday, February 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be held Friday, February 27 at 11 a.m. Interment 1 p.m. Saturday, February 28 at Bowersman Cemetery Enterline, PA. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association, Mid-Atlantic Affiliate, Memorials and Tributes Processing Center, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216 or to Children's Defense Fund, 122 C St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001.
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Pat and Pete Dreyfuss
March 23, 2004
John was a worthy intellect to have known. We are richer for the experience. He will be missed.
R.G. Chris Christensen
February 28, 2004
John will be missed by his many friends. His memory will be cherished for his dedication in science, sportsmanship afield, and loyalty in friendship.
Robert Landel
February 28, 2004
I knew John primarily from interactions at technical meetings, where he always seemed to be at the center of a dust-devil swirl of energy and laughter. He will be missed indeed.
John Maurey
February 26, 2004
Dr. Hoffman will be long remembered for contributions from his forceful leadership and inexhaustible intellectual inquiry to a pageant of projects brought to fruition during his career.
Mamoun Bader
February 24, 2004
I knew Dr. Hoffman only through his scientific work. I offer my sincere condolonces to his family, and friends.
Yasuhiro Takahashi
February 23, 2004
We lost a big scientist. He contributed much to polymer science.
Mick Lambert
February 23, 2004
I know Dr. Hoffman only through his papers, publications and the good words of others, but those have shown me the dedication and character of him. May you rest in peace Dr. Hoffman
Jean-Michel GUENET
February 23, 2004
It is a great sadness to me to know that John is dead. I will remember him as a great scientist. I will never forget that he supported me when I was a PhD student, and gave me my first opportunity to come and lecture in the United States.
To his family I want to express my sincere and deepest condolences.
John Tesk
February 23, 2004
John ("Jack, as he was known to his many friends) was a scientist of considerable stature, foresight, and strength of conviction. I especially held him in high esteem for the staunch position that he took as an advocate for the dental research program at the National Bureau of Standards. This program had produced remarkable advances in dentistry, and continues to do so even today. Without his support, this program might not be in existence today and it almost certainly would be less of a factor in advancing dental health care than it is. The existence of the dental research program is a legacy left for future generations by Jack Hoffman and his dental research colleagues of the1970s.
Hyuk Yu
February 23, 2004
I owe much to you, John. You were a good friend, enduring mentor, and invaluable role model to my professional life. May you rest in peace with knowing that you leave behind unparallel legacy to our polymer community.
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