Marilyn Ruth Hoffman

Marilyn Hoffman Obituary

Marilyn Hoffman unexpectedly passed away on July 31, 2019. A devoted wife, mother and sister, she was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 1, 1948. She is survived by her husband Phil, her daughter Kathryn, her son in law Jason, and her brother Malcolm. Marilyn was 71 years old when she passed.

She was a true kind, sweet loving soul. Marilyn always put everyone else first: family, friends, or strangers. She was one of the helpers in this world. Marilyn was a giver and a lover of her family, humanity, culture, travel, art, style and grace.

Marilyn lived in Michigan, Alabama, and spent several years in China, before settling in Portland, Oregon. She was an Elementary school teacher and later a volunteer teacher’s aide. Marilyn loved surrounding herself with the beauty in this world and was naturally talented in interior decorating. She enjoyed walking around the neighborhoods of Portland, attending concerts in the parks and traveling all around the world. Her favorite time was time spent with her family for holidays, celebrations and special mother daughter outings.

Her ashes have been lovingly scattered off the Pacific coast of Oregon. Marilyn was loved by all who met her and she will be greatly missed, but her spirit will live on in all our hearts. Memorial donations can be made on Marilyn’s behalf to Multnomah County Trauma Intervention Program. www.tipnw.org

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5 replies on “Marilyn Ruth Hoffman”

Dear Phil, Kathryn, Jason, and Malcolm,
I am so sorry for the passing of Marilyn. Not only will I miss her, but she is a huge loss to the Encore community.Â I love seeing all the pictures you have posted with this obituary; she was truly a beautiful woman both inside and out.Â I hope you all are taking good care of yourselves at this time, and if there’s anything I can do to help, please let me know.

Meeting my Encore neighbor Marilyn by the mailboxes, or walking back from a movie with Phil, or seeing her at a social event ALWAYS me smile. It also made me stand up a little straighter, realize I needed a better haircutâ€” and wish I could wear clothes as beautifully. She was truly lovely, inside and out, and will be missed.

Dear Phil, Kathryn, Jason, and Malcom,
Marilyn was my dear friend for many years. We met in Royal Oak, MI where she grew up and biked back and forth between our houses. We shared good times at Bear Lake, her family’s summer home, water skiing, and sailing small boats. We had lots of laughs chasing silver-backed turtles and of course our “boy” quests. Many of our good times included Malcom who always always made us giggle. We sort of lost track of one another over the years. I know that just seeing her, we would just go back to our old friendships. I am so glad that she and Phil had their 50th wedding anniversary and have a wonderful daughter, son-in law. Â She was a beautiful, wonderful person who made the world a better place for her being in it.Â

Dear Phil and family
I am just receiving this sad news through your mailed remembrance card. I am truly heart broken over Marilyn passing on. You and Marilyn were always so special to me (and Vic). Even though we moved to various areas of the country, we always stayed in touch. Her Christmas newsletter was a living room visit and so enjoyable to read.
Marilyn was fun loving, a generous friend. We had many wonderful times back in Rochester, MI. I always admired her energy and creative talents. We would go on an antique hunt – she would find the worst looking piece of junk and make it into a beautiful piece of art displayed on a wall or a table.
My sincere condolences.
Margaret Brisson

Heartbroken, but thankful…few of us can hope forÂ friendship that lasts more than 65 years. I was so blessed to have Marilyn with whom I shared my childhood and adult years.Â Marilyn was a gift to me and to everyone who knew her.Â We spent time together in elementary school, “coming of age” experiences in high school and friendship as young married couples.Â Ever the loyal friend, I could always count on Marilyn’s Christmas card and news of her life with Phil and Katie.Â My heart aches for my dear friend Phil as the two of you had a unique bond and a beautiful marriage.Â Marilyn was so happy when Katie married, and may she and Jason enjoy a forever life together as did her parents.Â I will miss you, Marilyn, in my heart and always – distance could not separate us nor could time.Â I thank you for your friendship and your love.