Erika Jane Hoffman

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m., May 25, 2024

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Family Welcomes Guests 

Royal Center United Methodist Church

Erika Jane Hoffman, 70, formerly of Royal Center, passed away at 5:17 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas, at Covenant Hospital.

Born April 3, 1953, in Germany, she was the daughter of Junior and Mary (Wilkie) Gish. She was married Dec. 31, 1971, in Royal Center to Gary 'Herk' Hoffman, who preceded her in death in 2008.

 After retiring from Hematology Oncology of Indiana in 2018, Erika moved to Shallowater, Texas, to be closer to family. Erika enjoyed going to the state fair with her friends, watching Hallmark movies, watching softball games, Kansas State football and Purdue basketball. Even though she had moved away from Indiana, she continued to stay in touch with her close friends and enjoyed visits with them. She spent her days in Texas hanging out with her pride and joy, her granddaughter, Taryn. They liked to watch movies, read books and play games.

She is survived by her two daughters, Tammi Boozer (Brad), Shallowater, Texas, and Mindy Hoffman, Manhattan, Kansas; granddaughter, Taryn Boozer, Shallowater, Texas; Aunt Jane LaDuct, Logansport; sister-in-law, Lana Gibson (Kenny), Lafayette; niece, Donia Webb (Josh) and great-niece, Kaia Webb, Romney; her favorite cousin, Pam Kirby (Doug), Underwood; and several cousins.

Erika's last selfless act was willing her body to science.

A celebration of life to honor her will be held on May 25, 2024, 11:00 a.m., at Royal Center United Methodist Church. Her final resting place will be next to her husband at Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Cass County Indiana.

Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity in Erika's name.

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