Ronald Charles Hoffman Obituary (2023)

Ronald Charles Hoffman, 87, of Yakima, WA passed away on September 5, 2023. Ron was born July 8, 1936 in Billings, Montana to Helen Mortan and was raised by his grandparents Charles and Lucinda Hoffman. At the age of 18, Ron moved to Alaska and started a career with the Federal Aviation Administration that spanned 40 years and took him to many beautiful, remote and diverse locations throughout Alaska. Aviation was Rons vocation and he became a talented bush pilot and only crashed twice. Ron also met his wife, Linda (Rogers), in Alaska and was married to her for 34 years. Residing in Alaska proved to be the perfect opportunity to explore his avid interests in the outdoors. He pursued hunting, fishing, camping, snowshoeing and snowmobiling in the wilds of the northern terrain. In his later years, he met Bonita Tolbert who became his life partner. Together they ventured out on worldwide tours, exploring Europe and passing through the Panama Canal many times. Ron is preceded in death by his mother, Helen Mortan, grandparents Charles and Lucinda Hoffman, wife, Linda Hoffman, and Wayne Tolbert. Ron is survived by Bonita Tolbert, son, Roger (Cindy) Hoffman, granddaughter Ashley (Dion) Veliz, grandson, Justin Hoffman, one great-grandchild, James Veliz, Bonitas children, Jerome (Gloria) Tolbert and Rhonda Calahan. A graveside service for Ron will be held September 16th at 10:00am at West Hill Memorial Park, 11800 Douglas Rd, Yakima. A reception will follow at Valley Estate Clubhouse, 1818 S. 70TH AVE, Yakima. Come and help celebrate his amazing life! Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com SERVICES Graveside Service Saturday, September 16, 2023 10:00 AM West Hills Memorial Park 11800 Douglas Rd Yakima, WA 98908 Saturday, September 16, 2023 Valley Estate Clubhouse 1818 S 70th Ave Yakima, WA 98908