Fort Collins, Colorado Coloradoan Article published Mar 25, 2007 Roy Hofferber BOB:2/11/1922 DOD:3/20/2007 Roy Hofferber passed away peacefully March 20, 2007, at Poudre Valley Hospital. Roy was born Feb. 11, 1922, in Loveland to Carl and Anna Hofferber. He graduated from Wellington High School in 1941 and spent the following year in Denver working for Remington Arms. Soon after, he enlisted in the Navy on Dec. 7, 1942, one year after Pearl Harbor. He was a pharmacist's mate first class and was on 13 islands across the South Pacific during World War II. After his honorable discharge from the Navy in November 1945, he met Margaret Feit of Fort Collins. They dated for three months and were married Feb. 10, 1946. When Margaret passed away, they had been married for 59 years. For 16 years following his return, he worked as a plasterer and owned his own company. During the early 1960s he decided to leave the plastering business and began working for Woodward Governor in Fort Collins, staying 25 years. He retired from the company in 1987. Roy was an attentive and caring dad, a wonderful husband and a friend to many. Roy and Margaret used to square dance with the Collinaders and enjoyed attending Colorado Aggies (CSU) football games. At the age of 44, he learned to ski, and the family has many memories of fun ski vacations. After their retirement, he and Margaret enjoyed traveling to Arizona and spending time at their cabin in the Poudre Canyon. He enjoyed working in the garage and was known to be able to make just about anything. He enjoyed fishing at their cabin and spending time with the various friends they made there. One thing he enjoyed up until his passing was his twice-a-day coffee meetings at the IHOP. No matter the weather, he always made it to meet and spend time with his buddies. He also loved attending concerts and field trips through the Senior Center with friends. He was a loving grandpa and loved the role of "Poppers," the name given to him by his eldest granddaughter, Katie. He received so much joy from them and taught them so many things that they have taken with them into their lives. He made it a point to make it to all the grandkids' various musical programs at school and always sat in the same seat. He was a proud Poppers and loved every minute of the time he spent with his grandchildren. Roy will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched. He had a vibrant spirit and always was ready to lend a helping hand to anyone. His big smile and blue eyes touched many hearts. He is survived by his daughter, Debra; son-in-law Jeff Wood; granddaughter, Katie of Denver; Danielle Wood; and grandsons Josh and Mitchell Wood of Fort Collins. He also leaves behind two brothers, Donald Hofferber of Denver and Walter Hofferber of Grand Junction; many loving nieces and nephews; and his friend and companion, Ramona Parker. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret; parents, Carl and Anna Hofferber; and one brother, Melvin Hofferber. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Plymouth Congregational Church, 916 W. Prospect Road, with military honors by the All Fort Collins Veterans Honor Guard. A private family interment will follow at Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Senior Center or Plymouth Congregational Church in care of Bohlender Funeral Chapel. Friends may send condolences to the family at www.bohlenderfuneralchapel.com. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------