"With my upcoming surgery I have such an urge to call Dee. She was always so full of love and wisdom and had a way of encouraging me when I needed it most. I will always miss those phone calls."
In loving memory of
Louise S. Hoffmann
May 3, 1926 - September 17, 2018
Louise S. Hoffmann, died peacefully on Monday September 17, 2018 at her home in Gwynedd Estates in Ambler. She was 92 years old.
Born in Philadelphia, Louise was the daughter of the late Edward and the Virginia (nee Maxwell) Sanborn, III.
Louise was a graduate of Abington Friends High School and attended Ogontz Junior College. She met her husband Joseph while they worked at the same architectural firm. Together they developed an interest in owning and showing dogs. She was particularly fond of her English cocker spaniels. Her family was of utmost importance and she was a devoted wife and mother. During her daughter Virginia's school years Louise dedicated much of her time to volunteer activities for the school.
Louise was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph L. Hoffmann in 2010. She is the loving mother of Virginia Hoffmann of New York City. She will be missed by her dear nieces and nephews, Edward Sanborn IV, Steve Sanborn, Jack Sanborn, Mary Davies and Nancy Graham.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Saturday, September 29, 2018 from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at Saint Anthony of Padua Church, 259 Forest Ave. Ambler, Pa. Louise's Funeral Mass will follow at 10:30 AM with the Rev. Stephen H. Paolino as Celebrant. Interment will be on Monday October 1, 2018 at West Laurel Hill Cemetery in Bala Cynwyd.
Donations in Louise's memory to the American Heart Association 1617 John F Kennedy Blvd Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA 19103 www.heart.org or Humane Society of the United States 1255 23rd Street, NW, Suite 450 Washington, DC 20037 www.humanesociety.org would be appreciated by the family.
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Tributes
"Dee's favorite verse: Proverb 3: 5-8 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall [b]direct your paths. 7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil. 8 It will be health to your [c]flesh, And strength[d] to your bones."
"A CANDLE LITE FILLED WITH MEMORIES AND SOME MAINE ROCKS FOR THE NEW ENGLAND YOU LOVED. SO GLAD WHEN WE GO TO STOWE VT EVERY YEAR WE WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER HOW MUCH YOU LOVED THAT PLACE."
"SO GRATEFUL DEE WILL NOT HAVE TO SEE THAT NEW STUPID FLYER MASCOT!!!"
"SO GRATEFUL THAT DEE DOES NOT HAVE TO WITNESS THAT NEW STUPID FLYER MASCOT !"
"Why go I mourning?" (Psalm 42:9). Canst thou answer this, believer? Canst thou find any reason why thou art so often mourning instead of rejoicing? Why yield to gloomy anticipations? Who told thee that the night would never end in day? Who told thee that the winter of thy discontent would proceed from frost to frost, from snow and ice, and hail, to deeper snow, and yet more heavy tempest of despair? Knowest thou not that day follows night, that flood comes after ebb, that spring and summer succeed winter? Hope thou then! Hope thou ever! for God fails thee not. --C. H. Spurgeon "He was better to me than all my hopes; He was better than all my fears; He made a bridge of my broken works, And a rainbow of my tears."
"Oh Dear Dee, You are so missed. Your Love, laughter, wisdom and encouragement are all gifts that you have given us; a legacy of a beautiful life. I know you will be waiting to welcome us all home some day. OXOXOX"