George Neil Hoffman, age 63, of Miles City passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at the Veteran’s Nursing Home in Miles City.
George was born on February 23, 1951 in Portland, Oregon; he was one of a kind in a pair of twins. His father, Thomas Hoffman passed away when George was only two years of age. His mother was ill and unable to care for the two boisterous boys, so most care fell to sister, Wava. Additionally, Georgie and his brother, Tom were bandied about for several years to various relatives and foster homes. They finished high school in Miles City then went into the Army. George was a Medic there, serving in Hawaii. He was proud of his service and a natural at caring for others. He never saw a soul he wouldn’t give his last dime, shirt or anything else he had to give. In 1971, he married the love of his life, Katherine Kimball in Miles City. Sadly the marriage did not last. George worked for a time at the VA hospital when it was intact in Miles City. He also worked on a surveying crew for the county and other odd jobs.
After his divorce in the 70’s, he worked in the oil fields of Gillette, Wyoming, following his brother, Tom down there. When that was through, he came back to Miles City, eventually rented a house on Missouri there and welcomed every down-on-their-luck person who came his way to share anything he had. He was not always treated well by these passers-by, but he never faltered in trying to lend a helping hand.
In the early 90’s Georgie had a daughter from a second marriage. He called her Anna Lee. She was in his life but a short time because that marriage, too failed and his former wife went back east with the child. George never forgot about his sweet Anna Lee and tried a futile search for her from time to time. On some holidays he would come to visit his sister and brother-in-law, then like the social butterfly he was, he’d fly off to a new adventure, and do his own thing.
George possessed an attribute most people can only wonder about: that’s retaining the sweetness and innocence of a mischievous child. He could make a funny out of anyone’s name and always did. His sense of humor was quick, surprising and pretty darn funny. He never made fun of tragic circumstances or the people going through them, though.
George gave his heart to the Lord in 1967 and he looked forward to going home, especially toward the end of his life. His passing leaves a large hole in the hearts of his sister and family and all those who loved him.
George was preceded in death by his father Thomas and his mother Madeline. He is survived by his twin brother, Thomas Glenn Hoffman; his sister, Wava Bridgman; a niece, Rachel A. Earl; a beloved daughter, Anna Lee Hoffman Marquardt and many cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 5, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Eastern Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery with full military honors. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
1:30 p.m.
Friday December 5, 2014
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment with Full Military Honors
Friday December 5, 2014
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Joanne Cowles says
Please accept my deep sympathy for your loss. I have found much comfort from God’s Word as I read the many encouraging promises held out for those who have lost ones in death. Psalm 37:9-11,29 speaks of the “meek inheriting the earth and living forever upon it”. Then will be fulfilled the promises given John 5:28,2 9, and Revelation 21:3,4; as it tells of a resurrection and that pain, sorrow, and death will be done away with. Isaiah 33;24 says that “no one will say “I am sick” on the earth. Job 14:13-15 says that God “yearns” to do all of this.
May these verses hold out much encouragement for you as you read of these things in your own Bible.
Jessie Beehler says
To Wava, Tom and all of George’s family:
George was fondly thought of. I have had the privilege of knowing George for several years and it was sad to see him change so quickly. He no longer has pain or worries! May your good memories bring you joy in your times of grief. Jessie Beehler
Kay Carlson says
Dear Tom and family,
I am so sorry to hear about George. I can still see the big smile on his face last time we visited. You and George are a part of my memories from so long ago and will always remain in my heart.
Sending you a big hug.
Barbara Ashley says
Wava and family,
I am so sorry to hear about George. One on my favorite veterans. Many fond memories of George over the past 35 years. Prayers go out to your family.
Doug and Kelli Klein says
Thoughts and prayers are with you Tom, and the rest of the family and friends of George. He was always friendly and always had a joke or story to tell.
Dawn says
I’ve know George for many years. He was my father James Garcia’s best friend. George was an honest and loyal friend. I’ll always remember Georges sense of caring and humor. May you rest in peace my friend.
Roberta Morgan Rickman says
Wava, so sorry I couldn’t make George’s service today. Know that I am thinking of you. I didn’t know George well, but your tribute to him in this obituary tells me how much he meant to those who did. God Bless and comfort you in the days to come.
James L. Arneson says
I am sorry to hear that George passed, I visited and joked with him a few days before that, and once again got to see his smile and hear him laugh. His last words to me was “I am going to beat this” and I know in his heart he would. He will be missed, I enjoyed seeing George and visiting, I knew him for sevral years and he had one of the kindest hearts of any man I have ver met. May you RIP and go with God, my Friend.