ForeverMissed
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This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Wanda Hoffman who was born on July 26, 1940 and passed away on June 5, 2010.

Wanda's wake was held Tuesday, June 8th, 2010 from 11 AM to 8 PM and Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 8 AM to 11 AM at Ebenezer Church of the Nazarene, 1020 Ebeneezer Rd, Crowley Louisiana 70526

Services were held at Ebeneezer Church of the Nazarene,  1020 Ebenezer Rd, Crowley, Louisiana 70526 on Wenesday June 9th, 2010 at 11 AM.  She was laid to rest at Indian Bayou United Methodist Cemetary.

Survived by:

Husband James Hoffman

Sons - Victor, Shannon, Stephen and Jeffery.

Sisters - Melba Petry, Shirley Rosinski, Beverly Petry, Sharon Gawthorp, Karen Hayes

Brothers - Jeffery Petry, Donnie Petry

Nieces - Kim Young, Faith Boulet, Karla Melancon, Dana Duhon, Allison Lane, Shonda Rosinski, Hope Rosinski, Amby Richardson,  Malinda Johnson, Rhonda Petry, Leslie Ashby,

Nephews - Eric Johnson, Judd Johnson, Marty Rosinski, Chad Petry, Jonathon Hoffman, Travis Petry

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Posted by James Hoffman on July 26, 2013
Wanda,I miss you so much ,yet would not call you back for I know it is far better to be with our Lord.When my task is finished I will I will come to you.God's grace is more than enough to keep me until then.Thanks for all the blessed memories we have they are such a straight to me.                                     Forever Loved, Jim
Posted by Elvira Mujcinovic on June 5, 2013
When we learn to give and expect nothing in return life receives new dimension and meaning that only can be recognized by kind heart.It seams like all my life is one big classroom. I am deeply thankful to heavens teaching me about love trough many different levels- trough smile, trough tears, trough difficulties, trough people like Wanda. She is exceptional. God Bless her family.
Posted by Milt and Kay Rindahl on July 26, 2012
We miss Wanda and think of what a blessing she and Jim were to our church! We always think of her as our Miracle! And she was a miracle, She always had a smile on her face, always said something kind to everyone that spoke to her and many times it wasn't so easy but she was a testimony of a Godly woman!!
Posted by Spencer Phillips on June 24, 2012
Wanda, I was blessed to be in your loving home for one week, so many years ago. I know you are no longer here on earth but I still want to tell you a few things. Jim is doing well and I call and check on him every now and then. You raised 4 great sons and I have meet them all. I keep closer tabs on Jeff then any of the others. I am impressed with the respect and love they show you both.
Posted by Pastor Joyce Bailey on June 6, 2012
Oh, how I miss my precious friend! What a gift God gave me with Wanda's life. I pass the street she lived in London, and long for those times with her. BUT, how I rejoice that Wanda is rejoicing in the altimate worship with her Savior. What a blessed hope we all have.
Posted by Charlotte Spell on June 5, 2012
"Wanda was a very sweet classmate that always had a smile for everyone. Her life in Christ was very evident by the life she lived. I know her family misses her as do her classmates."
Posted by Victor Hoffman on June 5, 2012
It's been two years and pictures of Mom still bring tears to my eyes. But that's just me missing her. So glad she sees the "big picture" now and is rejoicing loving eternal life!
Posted by Victor Hoffman on May 13, 2012
On this Mother's Day give your Mom a big hug and tell her how much she means to you and how much you love her. To this day I still miss the ability to pick up the phone or give my Mom a big hug. But I am so glad that I did do that many times when she was here! Love and miss you Mom!
Posted by Spencer Phillips on July 26, 2011
James, How are you doing these days? Times go by so fast and I can't believe it has been over a year since you lost your loving wife Wanda. Hang in there and know that one day you will see your sweetheart again.
    Your good friend, Spencer
Posted by Jeffery Hoffman on June 6, 2011
A year has passed...we miss you! It is just not the same. I think all who had contact with MOM know what I mean. Another holiday passed with little going on. Momma made every holiday special and that is now missing.
Posted by Victor Hoffman on May 5, 2011
Reminds me of the year I sent mom a birthday card a month early...its Mother's Day Sunday. That is why I was gonna post...not the year anniversary of her passing....everything else is true that is posted
Posted by Victor Hoffman on May 5, 2011
Miss you Ma...a lot. You are in my mind daily....on a side note I still forget birthdays and anniversaries and missed the one year since your passing by a day.
Posted by Sandy Petry on February 14, 2011
When I picked Law and Luke up from the nursery,Friday, Law showed me a picture he drew of him and Aunt Wanda holding hands. There was also a house with smoke coming out of the chimney. Later, I asked him what made him think of drawing a picture of Aunt Wanda. He said, "I saw pictures of her last night on the computer and I cried all night". (His dad said he did cry when he saw the pictures.)
Posted by Victor Hoffman on November 23, 2010
I am so Thankful for my momma! The memories, the upbringing, the love, the smile, the thankful heart!
Posted by Alexis Petry on September 27, 2010
She was a very loved person, and her death was very very sad to everyone. But we all know that she is in a much much better place and shes very happy and can't wait to see you at the gates of Heaven.
Posted by Spencer Phillips on June 15, 2010
I was truly saddened with the news of Wanda's passing. She was a loving and kind mother. I am thankful to have known her and I know she is in a better place with God. My prayers are with your family.
Posted by Ted Boulet on June 14, 2010
Wanda always had a quick smile and a very pleasant manner. As kids growing up in the same church I remember her as a good and kind person. She loved and served Jesus all her days. Ted Boulet
Posted by Kathryn Shaw on June 13, 2010
Wanda truly LIVED her testimony. Her life was a Bible for so many of us.I can recall it from my early teen years...how a Christian could have fun and still live for God.And her spirit is still with us
Posted by Steve and Sue Thompson on June 12, 2010
I always enjoyed talking with Wanda when they attended Selma Worship Center. She was a beautiful Christian lady.
Posted by Beverly Petry on June 12, 2010
Wanda, I was so glad when you came home. I enjoyed the times we were all together. I love you so much and will miss you so much.
Posted by Leslie Ashby on June 10, 2010
Hello everybody!
I would have to say that Aunt Wando (that's what I call her:) is the sweetest spirit i have ever known! I will miss her but know that she is doing just fine where she is :)
Posted by shirlely rosinski on June 9, 2010
From: Sharon Gawthorp

Wando was one of my bestest friends, along with my other sisters! I am blessed! She was an inspirational light in my life! I light this candle in honor of her, my precious sister with love! Shae
Posted by Trevlyn Moccia on June 8, 2010
Words cannot express! she was of a special breed...though she suffered long and hard...she always had a joyful greeting! May the God of all comforts..wrap you all in his care...
Posted by Lois Baker on June 8, 2010
Wanda was our miracle at Selma Worship Center! We were blessed to worship with her for several years before she and Jim moved to Louisiana. She is now experiencing the fullness of her miracle!
Posted by Milt and Kay Rindahl on June 8, 2010
Wanda had the sweetest spirit, she always smiled and always had a kind word to say. We never heard her complain and was an inspiration to all.
Posted by karen hayes on June 8, 2010
I WILL CHERISH THE MEMORIES OF THE MANY,MANY HOURS
SPENT WITH HER, COOKING, DRINKING COFFEE OR JUST
CHATTING!! SHE WILL BE MISSED GREATLY!
Posted by Debbie Bohannan on June 8, 2010
I have so many wonderful memories of Wanda. Never did I leave her company without her telling me she prayed often for me and my family. I will miss her always.
Posted by keagan gopaul on June 8, 2010
"Now her faith is her sight." I bet she's so happy with the Lord; even happier now than ever. She always put a smile on my face; always such an encouragement. God bless her family.
Posted by annie bertrand on June 8, 2010
annie berrand lit a candle on 7th June 2

A light has gone out in our community, but i'm sure if
we look up we will see the brightest STAR in all of Our God's HEAVEN shining down on us I love you all
Posted by shirlely rosinski on June 7, 2010
I could not have asked for a better sister. 
She loved-- God, her family, people, her country. I cannot imagine life without her. Thanks Jim for your wonderful care of her.
Posted by Stephen Harrington on June 7, 2010
There are only one set of footprints in the sand right now because God is carrying you. My prayers are with you.
Posted by Debbie Perry on June 7, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of Wanda's accident. What a wonderful godly lady! Always had a smile and kind word to say when you saw her. Ned and I will be praying for all of you in the months ahead.
Posted by Annette Rosinski on June 7, 2010
What a blessing and inspiration. To overcome all she did is truly inspiring. Sadly missed but never forgotten and always loved.
Posted by Linda Foreman on June 7, 2010
How blessed I feel to have shared Wanda these last few years both in Sunday School and during our Home prayer meetings-she was a blessing to me and to many-she will be missed
Posted by Pastor "T" on June 7, 2010
I call her Wandaful because she was such a wonderful lady - she had boundless love for her Lord and for her family. Everyone was loved by Wanda and everyone loved her - how could you not love her?
Posted by Peggy Sarver on June 7, 2010
Wanda was a friend/cousin and I will always remember each Sunday morning when coming into the church ,she would always tell us hello-I will miss her very much,although she is in a better home---no pai
Posted by Joyce ( Boulet) Faulk on June 7, 2010
Such a Wonderful Friend and Blessing not only to me, but to so many people. As teenagers we had some special times together. My eyes begin to water as I write this, But I know she is Happy and WELL.
Posted by Dean Long on June 7, 2010
6/7/10
   My heartfelt condolences to you, Steve, your dad, brothers and family.It was my pleasure to have met your mother & family in Phila. She displayed grace despite her health.Cherish memories
Posted by Elvira Mujcinovic on June 7, 2010
I walked in her life like a perfect stranger and I left her house like I was leaving my own mother.Life was so special trought her eyes. I will always belong there where she is, and she will always be with me no matter where I am at.

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Posted by James Hoffman on July 26, 2013
Wanda,I miss you so much ,yet would not call you back for I know it is far better to be with our Lord.When my task is finished I will I will come to you.God's grace is more than enough to keep me until then.Thanks for all the blessed memories we have they are such a straight to me.                                     Forever Loved, Jim
Posted by Elvira Mujcinovic on June 5, 2013
When we learn to give and expect nothing in return life receives new dimension and meaning that only can be recognized by kind heart.It seams like all my life is one big classroom. I am deeply thankful to heavens teaching me about love trough many different levels- trough smile, trough tears, trough difficulties, trough people like Wanda. She is exceptional. God Bless her family.
Posted by Milt and Kay Rindahl on July 26, 2012
We miss Wanda and think of what a blessing she and Jim were to our church! We always think of her as our Miracle! And she was a miracle, She always had a smile on her face, always said something kind to everyone that spoke to her and many times it wasn't so easy but she was a testimony of a Godly woman!!
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There's more to this picture than the eye can see :-) It's hard to capture "increase" and "presence"....but it's there!
Awesome Mother's day flowers placed by Annette and Hanna Rosinski.
Jeff picked flowers from the yard which Mom loved and placed them for Mother's Day
Mother's Day Flowers 2012
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FLOWERS BLOOMING

Shared by James Hoffman on July 27, 2013

These are the flowers that are blooming at home on Wanda's Birthday.

Mother's Day Reflections

Shared by Victor Hoffman on May 11, 2013

Man, a lot has changed for me personally in the almost three years that have passed since Mom headed home.  But I just thought I would share this story as it's just another in a string of God Moments in my life.

When we realized that we had to make a decision to remove the breathing tube from Mom after she fell, I think it was a mixture of saddness and relief that she was in the precense of a God she loved and undoubtedly had a few questions for Him (although I think her "understanding" came pretty instantaneously).  

My father, three brothers and I were gathered at her hospital bed as they prepared to turn things off and remove the tube.  My brother Shannon pulled out his MP3 player and started playing Chris Tomlin's Amazing Grace/My Chains Are Gone.  God's precense (and I believe Mom's) were heavy in the room. If you are familiar with the song you know that at one point in the song, after singing the begining of Amazing Grace, Chris Tomlin goes into the "My chains are gone, I've been set free" refrain.  It was EXACTLY at this instance that the nurse was pulling out the tubes....we had no idea when that part would have occurred and we certainly couldn't have timed it.  But, it was an amazing picture in which the message was clear...she was set free from the earthly chains of poor health and pain.

Fast forward to last September.  After a whirlwind of events in my life I decided that I would be baptized at the Journey Community Church Baptism at Mission Bay in San Diego.  Dad was there and my brothers were able to join me as well. It was an amazing day for me.  But, this little part of it blows my mind and I know was God blessing the decision I had made and perhaps even allowing my mother to take a peak at what was going on in her son's life.

Before the baptisms take place we all gather around and those of us being baptized go to the center and folks pray and we worship etc.  During the worship portion of the events...Jason Dennison (our worship pastor) was just playing some worship songs with members of the worship team while we sang along..  At one point he's trying to think of a song to play next and he says "let's sing Amazing Grace."   A woman in the crowd shouts out, "I was just praying that you would play Amazing Grace"....but then the biggest kicker of all....he doesn't play Amazing Grace...he plays the Chris Tomlin version Amazing Grace/My Chains Are Gone!  Wow!!!   Hard headed Vic just got what was only the begining of a string of "hey, I'm God and I'm RIGHT HERE!" moments in my life.....and they continue!

I don't know why Mom went through what she went through...but this is just one of the answers to WHERE He was during this time!

Happy Mother's Day to you....I know my Mom is having a great one! 

Dad's Final Gift to Mom

Shared by Victor Hoffman on May 10, 2013

Dad's final gift to Mom was having doves representing the Trinity released at her graveside service.  He released a final dove representing her spirit.  You can't tell in the video really...however the "Trinity doves" circled until Mom's dove was released.  They then circled back around and headed off together.  Pretty moving!

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