Raymond Hoff Obituary

barb
today is 6/3/11 and i just heard. I'm so sorry for your loss.
love, dan bogdan

Today is Memorial Day, 2011, and I just heard about Raymond's death. My condolences to his family.

I am a distant cousin, my grandmother was Jennie Hoff Miller.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Mike - we were at the shops many years ago. I am terribly sorry to hear the news of Ray.

Mike and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Ray you are so Missed !! RIP my brother !

dearest friend, our family is so sorry for youre loss my sympathy goes out to you and youre family.our prayers are with you. may God bless you and keep you. Mitch Cholewa,Alan and the Sokolowski Family.

Heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you and your family as you place your loved one to rest today.

My deepest sympathy. God Bless the Hoff Family. Ana L. Medina

Our deepest sympathy to the Hoff Family. Ray was special. As a teacher he will not be forgotten. To teach is to touch the future.

Dear Barb,

We are so sorry to hear about Ray passing away. I think the last time I saw both of you was at Elim, for one of the ladies' dinners, where you spoke. Our prayers are with you, Jeanne, and the rest of the family.

Love,

Our prayers are with the Hoff family. We met but once
at Tom's wake so many years ago.

Bob and Marian O'Brien

Our deepest sympathy to the Hoff Family. RIP Chief Hoff.
Family of the late Robert L. Fleckenstein (EFAO)

Our sympathies to Raymond"s family, friends and fellow firefighters. The City is poorer for his passing. He will be remembered in our prayers.
Arthur Barnings CFD (ret)

So sorry to hear of the loss of Ray. He was a great guy. Ray and the entire Hoff family will be in our prayers.

Ray was a hell of a guy he will be missed greatly my condolences to the Hoff family Ray will be sorely missed.

To the famly of Ray: Sharing with you the grief of the loss of such a
great man! Ray touched many, many lives in his life as a Chicago
Firefighter and as a human being. In many ways he was bigger than
life! God must have needed someone very special to have taken Ray
home "so soon" God love you, Ray and until we meet again, May God
hold you in the hollow of His hand (& heart)

our deepest sympathy , may god bless all of you.

Sam and Doris Morrow (EFAO).

Very sorry for your loss. God bless the Hoff family.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.