Mrs. Helen Ruth Hofland Hoffman

Mrs. Helen Ruth Hoffman was a modest woman, quiet and observant in her ways. She was trustworthy and traditional in her approach to her life and in her relationships. She was tough-minded with the kind of “stick to it” attitude that earned the respect of all who knew her. She was also a woman who was meticulous, carefully disciplined, and orderly in virtually everything she undertook. Realistic about life, she was always at the ready, prepared to take on responsibility.

She was the daughter of Edward and Helga Hofland. Helen grew up in Wisconsin.

As a young girl, Helen had a number of interests. Like most children, she enjoyed playing and making up games. She was curious about the world around her and was often eager to explore it. She was a member of the Lutheran Church. In her spare time she liked baking and cooking. However, to Helen, the most fun to be had was simply playing and spending time with her friends.

A typical teenager, Helen had a fairly happy high school experience, making that critical transition from adolescence to adulthood. She enjoyed some classes more than others, having favorite subjects and teachers.

Helen worked hard to be a good mother to her children and she did her best to fulfill their needs. Helen was blessed with 4, One son, Anthony, and 3 daughters, Rosemary, Margaret and Shirley.

Fortunately, Helen enjoyed what she did for a living. Showing a strong work ethic, Helen worked diligently and did her best to succeed in her career. Her primary occupation was secretary. She was employed for 21 one and a half years as parish secretary at First Evangelical Lutheran. She retired June 1, 1979. Helen always sought to be a team player, doing what was necessary in order to get the job done.

Helen enjoyed her leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. Her favorite pursuits were sewing, knitting, and crocheting. She was content to enjoy her favorite pastimes alone but was also willing to share her interests with others.

Throughout her life, Helen was a doer and was always actively involved in professional and community organizations. Throughout her later years, Helen was an active member of the First Lutheran Church and all of its activities.

Helen was a woman who took pride in upholding her beliefs. So it is little wonder that she took an active role in her community, serving on committees for the First Lutheran Church and volunteered for the Mesa Lutheran Hospital.

Helen’s faith was important to her. She was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Helen enjoyed traveling and time away on vacations. It was a chance for her to renew and relax, to visit new places and experience new things. Favorite vacations included Norway and Wisconsin to the dairy farm she grew up on.

When Helen’s retirement finally arrived in June 1, 1978, she was well prepared. Her new life involved relocating to Mesa Arizona. In retirement, she found new pleasure in volunteering at the hospital. Even in retirement, Helen continued to stay in touch with her old friends while making plenty of new acquaintances. Helen was active in her new community and felt fulfilled with the opportunities retirement offered her.

Helen passed away on April 15, 2010 at At her home in Mesa, Arizona. Helen fought a brave battle against cancer. She is survived by her children Rosemary, Anthony, Margaret and Shirley, their spouses her grandchildren and great grandchildern. Services were held at First Evangelical Lutheran Church. Helen was laid to rest in City of Mesa Cemetary in Champion grave section with her long deceased husband.

Simply stated, Helen was a good and kind person, an individual who will for all time be remembered by her family and friends as being a caring and giving person, someone who was a vital part of their lives. Helen leaves behind her a legacy of life-long friendships and many cherished memories. Everyone whose life she touched will always remember Mrs. Helen Ruth Hoffman. Arrangements under the direction of Melcher Mortuary Chapel of the Roses, Mesa, AZ.