Lewis Eugene Hoffman, age 65, passed away in Rapid City, SD on January 6, 2020 with his wife and son by his side.
He was born June 16, 1954 in Belle Fourche, South Dakota to Violet (Amen) and George Hoffman. He graduated from Powder River High School. He later joined the US Marine Corps and spent time in Okinawa. He was honorably discharged and worked for his dad on a ranch by Biddle Montana for a while. In 1980, he married his wife Marla. In 1991, they moved to Elko Nevada and they both ran heavy equipment in a gold mine. In 2001, they moved to Wyoming for oilfield work. In 2007 they moved to Watford City North Dakota with the oil industry and they retired and moved back home to Broadus Montana in 2018.
Lewis is survived by his wife Marla, son Bill (Jody) and six grandkids: Brianna, Gabriella, Levi, Sam, Emily and Hannah; sisters: Sandy Ott, Georgia Bement, Wanda Edwards and one brother Jim. And many nieces and nephews that he held close to his heart. Lewis never met a person he didn’t consider a friend and all the kids he helped with in Little League baseball. He also loved his little soul mate dogs Ida and Max. He also loved to sing and had a good voice; he always sang “Cowboys ain’t supposed to cry.”
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2020 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Broadus. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 10, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Bible Church in Broadus. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevesnsonandsons.com.
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Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday January 9, 2020
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Broadus, Montana 59317
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday January 10, 2020
Faith Bible Church
Broadus, Montana 59317
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Steven L Vail says
So sorry for your loss. Steve and Tracy
Rhonda Traub says
So Sorry, Marla and Family you are in my thoughts and prayers. May The Lord Be With You. Love and Hugs!
Cora Mae Smith Ofstie says
So sorry Marla. What a hard journey. May God’s love to you through your many friends hold you up during this time.
Carol Schneidt says
My thoughts and prayers are with the Hoffman family.
Ginger says
Marla and Bill—Thinking of you with love and hoping for peace and comfort at this sad and difficult time.
TERRY says
I AM SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT LEWIS, MAY THE LORD COMFORT AND HOLD YOU AND BILL CLOSE IN THE COMING DAYS. I AM HERE FOR YOU, MARLA AND PRAYING FOR YOU AND ALL THE FAMILY.
Levi says
So sorry to hear of Lewis passing.. my thoughts are with you during this tough time.
Tom and Judy Collins says
We were so sorry to hear about Lewis. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Cindy Burris says
So sorry to learn of this-glad I got to visit with both of you over the Fourth this summer. Cindy Carter Burris
Serri and Lenn says
Our condolences.
Bonnie Sprague says
So sorry to hear of Lewis’s passing! You have been on a long journey of healing and now it is your time to take in the love and assistance of loved ones around you so that you can feel whole after losing a big part of you, your spouse of many years! Prayers and blessings to you and the family. Your memories help so much in the healing of loss! Much love and big hugs, Bonnie Bogner Sprague
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Simon says
God Bless my 1st cousin Lewis (Bobe) Hoffman. Lewis grew up in Broadus, Belle Fourche, & Belle Fourche. He was a very proud US Marine whom served his country when called. Ranch life as a youngster and later on oil field services later in life. May he rest in peace and his family receive many condolences for Lewis and his life. Larry & Patty Simon
Diane Hoffman says
Quite a surprise when I saw this! I have been out of the loop for many years. My condolences to all the family. May you heal with peace.
Kelli Davis says
Marla, Bill, and all of the family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Such fond memories of Lewis growing up at the baseball field. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kelli ( Mellor) Davis
SALLY A. BORLA says
MARLA AND FAMILY: SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE, LEWIS. I ONLY MET HIM A COUPLE OF TIMES BUT I HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT YOU AND WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS. GOD BLESS
Sharyn Wallace says
To all the Hoffman family,
My heart is hurting for you and my eyes are leaking. One of the kindest men I have ever met that has been chosen to be an angel for our God. He will make a good one for sure.
I hope Lewis and Garry do lots of golfing on the most beautiful course there is. Sending you all lots and lots of love and keeping you in my heart.
Gail Amen Hardy says
Thoughts and prayers are sent your way. There are many fond memories of when we visited the Biddle ranch as youngsters! Memories live forever!
Elna Miller says
Marla and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you through this tough time.
Max and Vickie Miller says
Marla and Bill we are so sad to hear of Lou’s passing. He and Max had many good times together and we have many memories. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers!
Tom and Sheryl Killham says
Marla and Bill and family our thoughts and prayers are with you at your loss of Lewis. Keep the good memories close to your heart.
Cora Bynum says
Marla, my prayers are with you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
Colleen Beckman says
So sorry for your loss Marla and Jim. I remember him so well, being in elementary school. Following Jim around. Blessings and comfort to all his family.
William Collins says
Marla and family
So sorry to hear about Lewis’ passing. He was a good soul and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers as you grieve his passing.
Kaylene says
So sorry for your loss prayers and hugs to all.
Ved says
Marla, Bill and family . No words can take away the pain at this time. But knowing how many people care for you must help. Prayers and love headed your way.
Skin and Betty Collins says
Marla, Bill and all of Lewis’s family we are sending prayers at this difficult time. Skin had a lot of good memories of golfing with him on the men’s league. He will be missed by so many. Always had a smile for all. Cherish his memories as they are many. Love Skin and Betty
Ruben and June Opp says
Marla,Bill and all the Hoffman family,So sorry to hear about Lewis’s passing.Our thoughts and prayers are that God will comfort you as you keep all the good memories and fun times in your thoughts.
God bless and comfort you all .Ruben and June Opp
James L. Arneson says
Marla, Bill and family I have very fond memories of Lewis. We rented an apartment together, lived in Idaho for a bit working, but mostly we laughed and built memories in that short time. I was blessed to call him my friend. May God hold you tight and fill your hearts with the memories of the best of times. Lewis will be remembered by so many, now and always.
Pam Carter says
I have many fond memories of Lewis, especially when visiting at the ranch. My heart goes out to you, Marla and am sending you hugs and love from Elko. May the Peace of our Lord be with you and your entire family at this difficult time. Rest In Peace to my cousin Lewis!
Gerald & Janet Himelspach says
We have such good memories of our time in Nevada shared with Lewis and you, and the many memories made growing up in Powder River County. Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. Thinking of you always.
Gaylene Fortner says
We are so sorry. Hugs
Tim and Gaylene Fortner
Sonny Lockwood and Sandy Stahl says
Marla and family – Please know that you are in our thoughts. We cherish the times we shared.
Shannon lucas says
I’m so very sorry to hear of Lewis passing he was a great man that loved you so much Marla you’re in my daily prayers and always will be! 😍
Carl Hulford says
MARLA, AND Family sorry to hear about your loss Lewis will be missed by many.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Carl, Sherrie Hulford and family.
Cheryl Wash says
Dear Marla, Bill, and all the family, my heart hurts for you. I wish I could be there to give you the biggest hugs ever. Our families have been through so much over the years and I will never in a million years forget Lewis‘s infectious laugh! I have no doubt the mom, Jim, Lewis, and so many of our other loved ones and having a great old reunion. Probably golfing and cracking jokes like crazy. You are all in my thoughts. RIP Ducka.
Dottie Johnstone says
So sorry to hear this. Prayers for all.
Mike and Jan Mick St.Cloud,Mn says
So sorry for your loss of Louis
Andrita Harris says
Hoffman Family
Sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathy and condolences.
Rhonda Bowers says
Marla, Bill and families, so sorry to hear of Lewis’ passing. I enjoyed getting to know him and playing a little basketball with him back in the day. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Rhonda Bowers
Shawn & Wendy Richards says
Marla, Bill and families, so very sorry for your loss. He will be missed dearly. Many thoughts and prayers for you all!!
Bill and Dina Gay says
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Ron Amen says
Very sad to hear this news about my cousin. Prayers are with every family member of Lewis and Marla.
Have so many great memories of “Bobe” and the Hoffman family. Will never forget his laugh and unique
sense of humor.
ArLynn and Walter Archer says
Thinking of you Marla and all of Lewis’s family, May happier time come along with your grief.
Prayers and Thoughts.
Adam Zimmer says
Marla, Bill, and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lewis was a great guy and the memories are as grand as he was.
Bob Cook says
Marla, Bill, family,
So sorry to learn of Lewis passing. Over the years, it was always great to see and visit with him. Again, so sorry.
Larry Simon says
So long Lewis Hoffman USMC of Broadus Montana.. we love you and miss you very much.