Hofer, Naomi (1915-2001)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 18 Oct 2001 p. 14

Birth date: 1915

text of obituary:

NAOMI HOFER

Naomi Hofer, 86, died Sept. 20, 2001, at the Visalia (Calif.) Kawea Delta Hospital. She was born May 5, 1915.

She grew up near Huron, S. D., graduated form Willow Lake high School (she was a cheerleader her senior year) and attended a normal school in Aberdeen. She taught school for three years, married a Californian named Egon Hofer and moved west.

They lived on a farm southeast of Dinuba, Calif., for 62 of their 63 married years. In February 2001, they moved to Palm Village Retirement Community in Reedley.

She was active in Christian service in Mennonite churches and Mennonite-related organizations throughout her life through singing, teaching, volunteering her time and providing hospitality and encouragement. No one was a stranger to Naomi, in her home or on the street. Naomi was a sports enthusiast. She planned to attend a Los Angeles Dodgers baseball game with her grandchildren and other family members Sept. 22.

Survivors include her husband, Egon, of Reedley; three sons, Richard of Dinuba, Philip of La Verne and Steve of Kingsburg; and eight grandchildren.

A celebration of her life was held at Dinuba Mennonite Brethren church. Burial was in Reedley Cemetery.