Olive (Wing) Hoffman

After 101 years, Olive Catherine (Wing) Hoffman is celebrating eternal life with her Lord and Savior. She left, those who adored her peacefully, on Monday, May 23rd. She was the daughter of Walter and Mary Wing of Cheboygan, Michigan and was the second of 13 children. Olive was born in 1914 at the home of her grandparents, Ira and Elizabeth Wing in Black River which was near Cheboygan. When she was 4 years old she and her family moved to a house in Iverness Township. Olive went to Iverness Elementary and Cheboygan High Schools.

In 1936 Olive married Eugene J. Hoffman of Petoskey where they raised 5 children. Their children are Ruth Ann (Sherman) Hecksel of Coopersville, Betty J. (Nathan) Brock of Traverse City, John E. (Judy) Hoffman and Richard M. (Susan) Hoffman both of Petoskey and Catherine A. (Keith) Edick of Gladwin. Grandchildren are: granddaughter Kelly and grandsons Michael, Mark, Scott, Nick, David, Ryan, Shaun, and Clark. Olive has 15 great grandchildren. Also surviving are:  7 sisters- Ruth, Irene, Delores, Doris, Betty Lou, and Donna and one brother- Walter Jr. Deceased members of Olive’s family are her husband, Eugene Hoffman, her parents, four sisters - Lucille, Myrtle, Agnes, and Marion, one brother - Lyman, and a grandson Sherman John Hecksel. Olive was a member of the St. Francis Altar Society, a charter member of the Daughter’s of Isabella, a volunteer at Brother Dan’s Food Pantry and at Little Traverse Hospital Auxiliary for many years. Olive was a homemaker who loved to cook and bake for her family and others. She was always giving breads, jams, and her homemade pickles away until she was in her 90’s. Olive’s children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were most important in her life. She enjoyed playing cards, dominoes, walking, and reading. Olive spent her winters in Port Richey, Florida.

Her warm, giving spirit and infectious smile contributed to her kind, loving, and caring attitude toward others. She had a deep love for her faith and trusted God to guide her through life. She was a precious gift to her family and all those who knew her.

Those wishing to express their condolences are welcome to do so at the visitation being held Thursday, May 26th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Stone Funeral Home in Petoskey. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 27th at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church at 10:30 am. Visitation will also take place at the church on Friday morning beginning at 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make donations are asked to send contributions in honor of Olive to the St. Francis Xavier Catholic School Scholarship Fund.

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