Alberta Hoffman

Alberta “Abby” Hoffman (Hannink), age 88, of Hudsonville, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Abby was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who dearly loved her family. She was the glue of her family and loved everyone the same. She was blessed with a servant’s heart and always put others before herself. Many knew Abby for her quick wit and sense of humor. She was blessed with the talents of hospitality, knitting, quilting, cooking, and baking, using all of her gifts to serve her Lord and others. Abby and her husband, Elmer, were actively involved at the Christian Reformed Conference Grounds for many years, establishing many friendships there. Abby faithfully served at her church in many ways with her time and talents. Above all, her faith in Jesus and love for her family were evident to all who knew her. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 68 plus years, Elmer Hoffman; children: Patricia and Gary Matthysse and their children, Cameron (Anna) DeVries, Jennifer (Peter) Heyboer, Amber (Melvin) Eledge, Jason (Amber) Matthysse, Jennifer (Patrick) Shanklin, Jeremy (Andrea) Matthysse, Jamie Matthysse, Annie (Steven) Bradley; Debra and Loren Redder and their children, Kalee (Kyle) Walters, Nicole (Duncan) Vos; Tim and Kathy Hoffman and their children, Troy (Jessica) Hoffman, Stacy (Chris) Knoll; Lisa and Randy Ledeboer and their children, Sarah (Luke) Scott, Tyler (Kaycee) Ledeboer, Rebecca (Nathan) Little; Eric and Angie Hoffman; 26 great-grandchildren who were her precious jewels; sister, Julianna DeYoung; sisters-in-law, Winnie (Delbert) Machiela, Connie Hannink; many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf, with Pastor Dave Jolman and Pastor Randy Ledeboer officiating. The burial will take place at Floral View Memorial Gardens. Relatives and friends may meet the family Tuesday, August 30, from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home and Wednesday from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Christian Reformed Conference Grounds (https://www.crcg.org/donate/) or Spectrum Health Hospice (https://give.spectrumhealth.org/hospice/donate)