Lynn Hoffman, 67, of Waco, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 9th.
A Celebration of Life Service: 10:30AM Saturday, September 12th at “The Chapel” at Highland Baptist Church.
Visitation: 5 to 7PM Friday, September 11th at Lake Shore Funeral Home.
Lynn Bette Hoffman was born on December 2, 1947 in Detroit, MI. Lynn lived her life to glorify her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Her relationship with Him effected every area of her life from family to work to friends and to know Lynn was to learn about her God.
She married Norman Hoffman on April 6, 1968 after waiting on his return after a years tour in Vietnam. Together they traveled the world and lived in Okinawa, Japan for 2-1/2 years. While in Japan they welcomed their son Timothy into the world. After returning to the states they moved to Waco which opened the door for them to add their daughter Heather to the family.
Lynn has worked for 15 Years for Highland Baptist Church as the Senior Adult Coordinator. Lynn was a passionate advocate for the senior adult community of Waco. She believed that life should be filled with fun activities for people of all ages. She pushed her adults to try new things and to attend events in Waco and all over central Texas. She has just formally announced her pending retirement in November of this year to the church staff. She was passionate about her church responsibilities and considered it life giving. Her husband Norman would retire this year also and they looked forward to spending more time with the grandkids and cruising.
Lynn carried the burden of juvenile diabetes since the age of 15. Shots and needles were part of the Hoffman lifestyle and she was a master at understanding the disease. That burden was increased when in 1993 she faced open heart surgery . She continued to work every day and loved the engagement of all those she was in contact with. To many she was remembered as the “Lady with the double rimmed glasses”.
Lynn loved the Lady Bears Basketball Team and used her season tickets to attend every home game for the past six years.
Lynn’s special song was “God is the Strength of my Heart” and that was how she lived her life.
Lynn is survived by her husband Norman; son, Timothy Hoffman and his wife Shelley of Houston; daughter, Heather Hoffman of South Beach, Florida; grandchildren, Connor and Lauren Hoffman; as well as sisters, nieces, nephews and extended family. Lynn is also survived by her daughter by choice Kimberly Parsons and her husband Jamey, and grandchildren James and Andrew; and many other children by choice spread throughout the world.
Thoughts and memories may be shared at www.LakeShoreFH.com.
Contact Information:
Lake Shore Funeral Home & Cremation Services
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My deepest condolences to the Hoffman family during this difficult time. I’m praying for peace & comfort for your family now & also in the coming months & years as her absence will certainly be felt. I can still hear her voice from our last phone conversation & her contagious laugh. My heart hurts with every one of you.
Much Love to you ALL,
Miki
I was so very saddened to hear about Lynn’s passing. She was a delight to see every week. I know that her family will miss her dearly- she loved to talk about her grandkids!
The world will be a little less light without Lynn. She was always there with a smile and a hug.
Norm, Timothy & Heather: We weep with you. We smile though as we recall the good times together. If there were a need of a good restaurant in any town, we knew who to contact. “We” includes Don Jr. who went on the summer missions trip with you. “We” includes Chimene who hung out with Lynn. We are grateful Chimene was able to see Lynn last year. We are saddened by our lack of togetherness the last few years due to the miles. It was a joy knowing Lynn, for she was a “joy.”
In the love of Christ, Don & Narciada
To Norman, Tim, and Heather,
We will always remember Lynn as a passionate and loving example of how a true Christian life should be lived. For the past 35 years we have shared life with her and Norm through much laughter and sometimes tears. She and her smiling face, unmistakable voice and indomitable courage will be dearly remembered and deeply missed. We can’t believe she is so quickly gone from us, but are encouraged that the separation is only temporary. Save a place for us, dear Lynn, on those Streets of Gold. We will see you again!
My sincere condolences to the family of Lynn. She was a very special person and was always there in those difficult times. She will be missed.
My heart is aching for all the Hoffman family. Lynn welcomed, nurtured, and blessed my daughter, Kimberly Parsons throughout her college years and to this day. Norm and Lynn embody Christ’s words in that their lives are a testament to his caring, compassion, and generosity. They shared their home and love with me, and Lynn will always be in my heart.
Dear Norm & family, We will miss Lynn’s beautiful smile, and the effervescent “joy” which she brought into a room. 1 Thessalonians 1:3 is the perfect tribute to her, ” We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Ben could never resist saying “yes” to any request she had with meeting the needs of the elderly at our church. Our strength comes from the faith that we will see her again soon, and on that day, there will be nothing but joy, Love, Audrey, Ben, Reuben, and Rachel Saage
Norm & Family- what a shining star heaven received when Lynn entered those gates Wednesday. Lynn was one of those rare people who always made others smile and feel good nomatter what the circumstance. It was my blessing to call her my friend and she radiated Gods love and grace everyday. May God give you comfort, grace and peace as you travel this difficult road of grief. Lynn left this world a much better place than she found it and we all share in her loss but know she is rejoicing in Gods presence.
My heart is broken. My lifelong friend from childhood in Mi has met her Maker. I will so miss our silly, comforting, loving conversations. She never ceased to uplift me. May you find comfort, Norm, in the beautiful human being she was. She’ll be forever in our hearts. Much love to you and yours,
Shel and Helen Silverstein
Lynn was a camper of mine at Grace Bentley Camp on Lake Huron, Michigan. She was enormous fun…..most remembered for her smile and contagious laugh. And, of course, her strawberry blond hair. Sympathy to her family and friends.
Norman, we were stunned at the news of Lynn’s departure. I am blessed and honored that I was able to see the two of you recently at our market. That BIG, loving smile of your wife’s and her incredible zeal for life will be etched in my mind and heart. Our prayers and thoughts are with you, Norman, and all your family.
From Raymond and Deborah Wachsmann
Numbers 6:24-26
The sun lost part of its light the moment Lynn went to Jesus. But heaven got brighter. The loss to those of us who were privileged to call her friend is huge and painful. Someone may take her job but no one can take her place – not as an incredible caregiver to our seniors and not as a friend. She is irreplaceable in all our lives. You took such loving care of her, Norm, and we are all grateful. May our precious Lord Who now holds her, give you peace.
Our deepest condolences to the Hoffman family. Lynn was such a beautiful person and we will miss her so much. Our holidays together meant so much to us and she will be so missed.
Love,
Bryan & Shannon
Please accept my condolences over your loss of Lynn. We all look forward to the day when John 5:28-29 will come for all the ones we love and have lost. Psalm 34:18 also assures us of Gods love and support.
My sincere sympathy
When Mary and I returned from Oregon we were devastated to learn our precious friend had gone to be with the Lord. I know I speak for many of the seniors when I say, she loved and cared for us. Regardless of how she felt her beautiful light was always shinning. She handled her health problems with such courage and dignity that amazed all of us. I think that was the reason her passing was such a shock . We will miss her dearly but we can rejoice we have had her to brighten our lives for these many years and has shown us how to love and care for others.
Norman, we will continue to pray for you and your family. I know you and I also know God will comfort you.
Jim and Mary Amos
We’re saddened of the passing of Lynn. We were busy with in-town guests and then out of town when this tragic event occurred. Our thoughts and prayers to you Norman, and to Tim and Heather.