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    1. [ORHOODRI] Dolores Hoffman Obituary
    2. Pete Wasser
    3. Surnames: Hoffman, Feuker, Klein Dolores Mae Hoffman, 68, a resident of The Dalles, died at her home on March 2, 2002. She was born November 15, 1933 to Earl and Margaret (Feuker) Klein in Grand Forks, Minnesota. She graduated from Grand Forks High School in 1951 and then entered Grand Forks Deaconess School of Nursing. She was a student nurse at the school when she met Leonard L. Hoffman, a medical student. They were married on January 31, 1953 and she began her career as a housemaker. They moved to Hood River (Oregon) in 1956 and he started his medical practice. In addition to caring for her children, she enjoyed painting, gardening, reading, animals and observing nature. She also enjoyed traveling and took several trips to Israel as well as visiting Puerto Rico, Egypt, Europe and Hawaii. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hood River for many years. She moved to The Dalles in 1999. Survivors include her mother, Margaret Klein, La Grande (Oregon); her sons, Don and his wife, Lorinda, Hood River; and Erlynn, and his wife, Melissa, Enterprise (Oregon); daughter Dea Hoffman, La Grande; grandsons, Andy Hoffman, Trevor Hoffman and Jakob Hoffman; and granddaughter Joanna Hoffman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard L., in 1985, and her father, Earl, in 1991. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 8, at 11 a.m. in the First Baptist Church in Hood River. A private family graveside service will be at Idlewild Cemetery in Hood River. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of the Gorge or Friends of the Library, sent in care of Anderson's Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont, Hood River, Oregon 97031. The Dalles Chronicle March 7, 2002 Written permission to reprint obituary given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon. Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser

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