Joyce Hoffman

Joyce Marie Hoffman (nee Kruse) Age 77 of White Bear Lake Formerly of Little Canada Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandma Joyce was born on March 10, 1939 and was the daughter of Genevieve (nee Auge) and Bert Kruse. She attended St. Bernard’s School in St. Paul and later St. John’s Catholic School in Little Canada. Once graduating with the class of 1957 at St. Joe’s Academy, her friends set her up on a blind date where she met the love of her life, David R. Hoffman. They were married in August of 1958 at St. John’s Catholic Church of Little Canada. Joyce was a manager at a Lindner’s Nursery for many years. She also worked in jewelry at J.C. Penney and JB Hudson Jewelers. Joyce enjoyed gardening and had a beautiful yard full of flowers. She was known for her love of bowling. Joyce was a very proud grandma who adored her grandchildren. She knew many people and many people knew her. Joyce passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 7, 2016, with her family by her side. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bert and Genevieve Kruse. She will be dearly missed by her husband of 57 years, David Hoffman; her children, Chris Hoffman of Hugo, Craig Hoffman of Minneapolis, Scott Hoffman of Minneapolis, and Holly (Karen Moen) Hoffman of White Bear Lake; her 3 grandchildren, Shawn (Becky) Hoffman, Ryan Hoffman, and Amanda Hoffman; her great-granddaughter, Madeline Hoffman; and many other family and friends.