John Carl Hofer

Born July 9, 1932 in Landis, Sask.

Passed Away Thursday, April 9, 2020 in Goodsoil, Sask. surrounded by his wife and family.

John is survived by his wife Lydia

“A Father holds his family’s hands for a while, their hearts forever.”

Children:

Brenda Milne and Gerald Bender

Caron and Herb Perpelitz

James and Sharon Hofer

Gordon and Carol Hofer

Grandchildren:

Ivy (Jason) Dusanko, Jon (Dana) Milne, Amber (Jordan)McNab, Jodi (Kara) Perpelitz, Chad (Melody) Perpelitz, Ruby Hofer (Tyler Herman), Curtis Hofer, Jenna (Nick) Honish, Ryley (Meghan) Hofer

Great Grandchildren:

Jaxon, Cody, Ethan, Liam, Lucas, Abby, Monroe, Miller, Deklan, Alex, Josie, Molly, Abby, Logan, Avery

 

John Carl Hofer was born on July 9, 1932 to John Sr. and Annie Hofer in Landis, Saskatchewan and passed away on April 9, 2020 surrounded by his family at his home in Goodsoil, Saskatchewan.

John was the oldest son of 10 children, having 3 sisters and 6 brothers.

In 1955 John married Lydia Grassl at the St. Boniface Church in Goodsoil and settled on the former Anton Bruck homestead in Flat Valley, Saskatchewan. Together they raised 4 children. Brenda, Caron, James and Gordon.

John was never a stranger to hard work taking on many tasks including making lumber, driving truck, custom combining, and fixing mostly anything to name a few. John took great pride in his farming and was actively helping where he could until his passing.

John and Lydia resided on the farm until 1993 when they moved to their home in Goodsoil where John also took on the roll as mayor for 6 years.

Many will remember John’s love of auction sales as well as his love of a good card game with his family and friends.

 

Until we meet again……..

In tears we saw you sinking,

We watched you fade away,

You suffered much in silence,

You fought so hard to stay,

You faced your task with courage,

But still you kept fighting

Until the very end.

 

God saw you getting tired

When a cure was not to be

So He put His arms around you,

And whispered, “Come with Me”

So when we saw you sleeping

So peaceful, free from pain,

We could not wish you back

To suffer that again.

Do to the Covid-19 gathering restriction, a service will be held at a later date when social gatherings are allowed.  Cremation with inurnment at a later date in St. Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Goodsoil, Sask.

Condolences To The Family Can Be Sent To www.jethomasfuneralhome.com

J.E.Thomas Funeral Home and Crematorium Ltd. of Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan have been entrusted with the arrangements (306) 236-5501

• Date : 2020-04-09
• Location : Goodsoil, Sk.