This memorial website was created in loving memory of James "Jim" Henry Hoefker. Jim was born in Fort Thomas, KY July 6, 1956, and passed away unexpectedly May 10, 2017 at the age of 60 in Bakers City, OR. 

A celebration of Jim's life will be held at the Devou Park Overlook in Covington (right next to Drees Pavillion), KY on Tuesday, May 16 from 11-11:30AM. Afterwards, we'll head to the Clubhouse at Chardonnay Condominums (at the top of Chardonnay Drive in Cold Spring, KY) for lunch and refreshments from 12-2PM.  Please join us as we share memories and stories about Jim.

In honor of his life, please join us by sharing memories, photos, and stories of his life on this website, so we may share in his memories together. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to either the SPCA (https://www.spcacincinnati.org/) or the National Park Service (https://www.nps.gov/index.htm)
 

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, John and Regina Hoefker.  Jim was the loving father of Lauren and Megan Hoefker, and longtime friend of his ex-wife, Kimberlee Hoefker, and beloved grandfather to Kinsley Herche.

His professional career was devoted to the jewelry industry. Some of Jim’s passions were: spending time with his family, actively supporting local businesses, IPAs and bourbon, live music, politics, history, movies, and reading, etc. Jim was charismatic, kind, and above all, fun. 

Although for the past few years, Dad has lived in Birmingham, AL and Vanouver, WA, he still made it a point to visit his family. He drove home at least once a month while in Birmingham, a 500 mile drive, and during his short time in Vancouver, he also drove home, which is a 2,400 mile drive...in December. Parts of the highway were shut down due to massive snowstorms. But before driving 2,400 miles home to KY he drove to visit Megan and Brandon in San Diego...another 1,100 miles. To say the man loved his family is an understatement.

While home visiting, Dad would make his first stop at the local grocery store, buying out their stock of goetta followed by a stop at the library to rent 10 movies for a 5 day stay. He was always introducing Lauren, Megan, and Kim to new movies. It was the tradition when Dad was visiting-buy at least 2 boxes of milkduds, juji fruits, popcorn, and prepare for a night of movie watching.

Dad was a music lover. He and Kim attended numerous concerts together and always had a blast. Jim, Megan, and Brandon also frequented many music festivals and shows.  

During 2015, Dad drove Megan to California once and home from California twice. During these trips they often stopped at multiple national parks. Dad had a real love and respect for the National Park Service, escpeically Yellowstone National Park. 

Dad was professional bull shitter. He loved to talk to people about anything and everything, especially current events and politics. He loved poking the bear in coversations with friends and strangers. 

There are no words to describe how much we will miss Dad. The memories he created with his family and friends will help us during this difficult time. He will be remembered always for the joy and laughter he brought upon everyone he met.