Obituary of Jeanne Josephine HOFFMAN (nee Alain)

September 16, 1921 – Paradise Hill, Saskatchewan
July 18, 2020 – Calgary, Alberta

Jeanne Hoffman (98) of Calgary, AB, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family.

Jeanne is survived by her children, Roy (Amber), Beatrice Miller and Lorne (Patty); her grandchildren, Chris (Nadine) Miller, Jason (Rhamona) Miller, and Chad (Jenn) Miller; and great-grandchildren, Jade (Neil) Kay, Thomas (Rebecca) Miller, Mogen and Matthew Miller, Velecia and Violet Miller.  She is also survived by her sisters-in-law Blanche Alain, Edna Alain, Irma Cox and Eva Hoffman; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Jeanne was predeceased by her beloved husband Willie, of thirty-four years, her parents, Eva and Bruno; sisters, Alice (Roy), Yvonne (George), Rachel (Bert); brothers, George and Clem; and son-in-law Leonard Miller.

Jeanne moved to Regina and found Willy, the love of her life. They married in 1944 and farmed at Zehner, SK. In 2004 she moved from the farm into Regina where she made many new friends. In 2012 she moved to Calgary, AB, to be with her children. Jeanne’s family and friends were her life. She was the president of the Catholic Women’s League, a gardener, a postmaster, a receptionist/saleslady, a volunteer, a game show contestant, a post-polio associate, a traveller, and granny to everyone. Jeanne was an amazing woman who will be loved and missed by all.

A Private Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church in Calgary, AB. Jeanne’s Funeral Mass will be live-streamed, on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. please follow this link https://vimeo.com/event/182056 to view the service. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Jeanne’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com. Flowers are discouraged, please give a chocolate bar to your neighbour, or make a donation to a charity of your choice.

In living memory of Jeanne Hoffman, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis and Holloway Funeral Homes, Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.