Dear brothers and sisters at Messiah,
Our sister in Christ Patricia (Pat) Hoffman was called home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, August 7th, 2024, at the age of 89. Pat became a member of Messiah in 2009; she was faithful in worship and Bible study until she was no longer able to attend regularly. Pat was especially grateful for the visits she received from Messiah's pastors and members in recent years.
We mourn Pat's passing with her son Jim, daughter-in-law Sandy, grandsons Jake, Joe and Jon, and all of her family and friends. But we also rejoice that Pat is free from her earthly sufferings, and is now in the presence of her Savior Jesus Christ, awaiting the resurrection of the body on the last day.
Pat will be buried privately at Fort Custer Military Cemetery on Monday, August 26th. The memorial service for Pat will be held at Messiah on Saturday, August 31st at 11:00 am; visitation with the family beforehand will begin at 9:00 am, and a luncheon will follow the service. Pat's complete obituary will be available soon at Reyers North Valley Chapel's website.
Please keep all those who knew and loved Pat in your prayers in the coming days; feel free to use the prayer below as a model.
Lord God, maker of heaven and earth and giver of life, we thank You for all the mercies You granted to our sister Pat during her earthly life, especially for calling her to faith in Jesus Christ. Comfort Jim, Sandy, Jake, Joe & Jon and all the survivors who mourn Pat's death with the hope of the glorious resurrection and a joyful reunion in heaven. Keep us mindful that we are mortal so that we will ever be prepared to die in the faith and finally receive the glory promised to all who trust in Your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Yours in Him,
Pastor Eric Black & Rick Krueger
Messiah Lutheran Church
Pat Hoffman, 1935-2024
