Sylvia 'Jeanne' Hoctor Obituary (1944

Sylvia "Jeanne" (Norell) Hoctor passed away quietly in her home on December 26th, surrounded by her adoring family. She was the wife of Robert "Bob" Hoctor of Ellensburg. They celebrated their 54th anniversary in April of 2020. Born May 14th, 1944, in Chehalis, Washington, she spent her early years on the family farm in Pe Ell, Washington. When she was still young, her family moved to Burien, Washington. She graduated from Highline Senior High School in 1962. Jeanne then moved to Ellensburg to attend Central Washington University, Class of 1966, where she met the love of her life, Robert "Bob" Hoctor. They made their home in Ellensburg and had 2 loving daughters. Jeanne loved the Lord. She was happiest when she was doing something for Gods glory. She adored her grandsons, Davis, and Brady, and she was an incredible grandmother to them. She loved her bible study group, the ocean, long rides in the car with Bob, yard sales on Saturdays, the Seahawks, the Mariners, lattes from D&M, lunch with girlfriends, and sparkly accessories. She enjoyed crafting, exploring new places, sitting in the sun, attending church, making jewelry trees, quilting with her quilting group, worshiping the Lord, singing His praise, posting on Facebook, and praying/visiting with her precious friends. She will be missed by many and would want you all to know she is sorry she didnt get a chance to say a proper goodbye. She is in Heaven now and no longer in pain. She has found everlasting peace together with the Lord. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert Hoctor; daughters Jodi Hoctor (Pat Stanton) of Ellensburg and Stacy (Wes) Veach of Coeur dAlene, ID; grandsons Davis Veach (16) and Brady Veach (14) of Coeur dAlene, ID; her younger sister, Kathy Graham of Olympia; special friends Ala Javani of Kirkland; Dan and Maureen Nelson of Ellensburg; and their daughters Hannah Yager of Prosser and Dayna Westbay of Yakima. And many special friends, you know who you are. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 9, 2021 from 11- 2 at Brookside Funeral Home, 500 E Mountain View Ave. Due to Covid, a small private memorial service will be held. A Celebration of Life is tentatively scheduled for June 2021 information will be provided at that time. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to your charity of choice in Jeannes name. Or take a friend to lunch. God bless! Visitation Brookside Funeral Home and Crematory (Ellensburg) Saturday, January 9, 2021 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM PO Box 577 Ellensburg, Washington 98926