Reed Joseph Hoffman
February 27, 2013
Reed Joseph Hoffman, 3, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013. He was born July 22, 2009, in Des Moines, the son of Ernie and Dawn Hoffman.
Reed loved his animals, riding horses and four wheelers, climbing trees, and going to the zoo. He enjoyed fishing, swimming, and playing with Blondie, his grandma’s German shepherd. One of his favorite things was playing with his trucks and tractors, especially the fire trucks. Reed loved to run and play and could make everything fun! He touched the hearts of so many, and had a way of putting a smile on the faces of everyone who knew him. He was a special little boy that will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Reed is survived by his mommy and daddy, Dawn and Ernie; sister, Madyson; brother, Zane; grandparents, Dick and Barb Hoffman; grandmother, Ava Roberts; grandparents, Steve and Nella Wallace; great-grandmother, Ann Wallace; and great-grandfather, Fred Roberts; many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Lutheran Church of the Cross, 1701 8th Street SW in Altoona, with burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit with family from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at the church.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Blank Children’s Hospital in loving memory of Reed.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jacob Todd
03/02/2013
Dr. Hoffman and family, I am very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Mike, Laurie, Hunter & Jared Wallace
03/02/2013
We are so heartbroken over your loss. We were very grateful to have spent time with you when you were in NJ. Reed was very special and made a huge impression on both Hunter & Jared. Dawn, my heart aches for you. We love you and pray for you to have the strength to get through each day.
Jerry Renda
03/02/2013
My deepest Condolences & Prayers. I'm deeply saddened of your Loss! Their just no words to express Reese's illness! He's with the Angels of God. Watching over you.
Joanne Taylor
03/02/2013
Ernie, Dawn & family,
very sorry for your loss. thoughts and prayers for your family.
Linda Bunting
03/02/2013
Dr. Hoffman and Dawn,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your precious son, Reed. I enjoyed seeing his pictures, also his visits to the ED. He was a sweet and happy little boy. Hold on to your memories and each other to get through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Linda
Megan Rutledge
03/02/2013
Dr. Hoffman & family - Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for the loss of your beautiful little boy, Reed. May you find peace in knowing that he is now a beautiful and precious angel.
My deepest condolences-
Megan
Marlene (Scarlett) DuVall
03/02/2013
I am so very sorry for your loss and my heart and prayers go out to you Ernie, Dawn and all the family.
Vicki Wright Bertagnolli
03/02/2013
Sorry for your loss. I am sure he is in the arms of our heavenly father, safe and sound. Take care.
Jami, Marc, Marek, and Connor Beshear
03/02/2013
Dawn, Ernie, Mady & Zane - We are so saddened by the loss of Reed. He was such a sweet and fun little boy. Our hearts are breaking for you and the pain you are going through. Please know we are here if you need anything and are thinking of you during these difficult days.
Sincerely,
The Beshears
Jessica Travis & family
03/02/2013
Prayers to your family during this difficult time. May you find healing & peace in the months to come.
Liz Hensley
03/02/2013
Dawn and Ernie - have praying for you both that you can someday find peace. There are no words- Dawn- I know your little guy was the light of your life.
Liz
Cam Kruse
03/02/2013
Dawn, Ernie and family. My heart aches for you. I know there is nothing I can say to lessen the pain you feel. Reed will forever be your own special little angel above.
Carol Laferriere
03/02/2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Bill, Jodi, Kenzie & Kolten Johnson
03/02/2013
With our deepest sympathies, our hearts go out to Ernie, Dawn, Madyson, Zane & your family during this time of great loss. Words can't express the sorrow we feel for you. Reed's precious spirit will always be a guardian over your loving family until you are once again reunited in the kingdom of God. May God have his hands on all of you during this time. Much love from us to you.
Brenda Lynch
03/02/2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers! May God bring you peace and healing through this difficult time. Reed was a sweet little boy that will be greatly missed by everyone at Shining Stars. I will always have a special place in my heart for Reed!
God Bless