Harden M. Hoffman

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Harden M. Hoffman Battle Creek Harden M. Hoffman, 97, of Battle Creek died peacefully at his residence with his daughter at his side on Thursday, December 23, 2010. He was born March 14, 1913, in Martin, Michigan to Dirk and Henrietta (Nykamp) Hoffman. Most of his life he owned his own farm on Gorsline Road and did contract farming in the area. He was employed by Pennfield School System as Superintendent of Transportation and Grounds for 26 years, until retiring in 1980. After retirement, Harden and Dorothy resided in Haines City, Florida for 19 years during the winter months. Harden was united in marriage to Dorothy M. Preston on October 6, 1934. He was preceded in death by Dorothy, his beloved wife of 68 years on June 23, 2002; five brothers, Ernest, Edwin, Richard, Hollis and Gordon; five sisters, Esther, Frances, Joyce, Margaret and Ruth; half-sisters, Anna and Nellie; half-brother, Pete; and infant great-granddaughter Josie. Harden is survived by a daughter, Jeanette (Steve) Higgs of Battle Creek; two sons, Duane Hoffman of Battle Creek and Gayland (Christy Jo) Hoffman of Montgomery, TX; nine grandchildren Crystal Higgs, Kent (Marissa) Higgs, Brent (Charlotte) Higgs, Matthew (Julie) Higgs, Benjamin (Rachel) Hoffman, Brandon (Emily) Hoffman, Chelsea Hoffman, Cori Hoffman, and Cameron Hoffman; twelve great-grandchildren, Taylor, Emylee, Brock, Ashleigh, Ellise, Andrew, Evan, Brady, Lauren, Adeline, Addison, and Ella; and by many nieces and nephews. Harden attended Pennfield Presbyterian Church and North Avenue Church of God. He enjoyed playing golf and had a hole-in-one at Willowbrook Golf Course in Winter Haven, FL on April 11, 1989. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. At the request of the family, friends may call after 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, where they will be received 1:00-3:00 p.m. and 5:00-7:00 p.m. December 28, 2010. Funeral services for Harden will be officiated by Rev. James L. Sparks at the funeral home 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2010. Interment will follow at Hicks Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennfield Athletic Boosters Club or NorthPointe Woods Resident Activity Fund.

Harden married Dorothy M. Preston on 6 Oct 1934 in Maple Grove Township, Michigan, USA. Dorothy (daughter of Leroy Isaac Preston and Etta Mary Pennock) was born on 28 Sep 1912 in Nashville, Michigan, USA; died on 23 Jun 2002; was buried in Hicks Cemetery, Pennfield, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Jeanette Hoffman
2. Duane Hoffman
3. Gayland Hoffman