Sylvia Hoffman

Sylvia lived a full life and passed peacefully in her sleep the morning of June 24. Services will be held at St. Bernard's Catholic Church on July 1, 2020 at 11 a.m., with burial at Holy Cross cemetery. She was born in Savage, where she grew up as one of twelve children. A graduate of Savage High School, Sylvia started being of service to her community at an early age. In fact, during WWII, she worked at the beet factory at Sidney, MT. In 1946, she married the love of her life, Michael Hoffman, in Sidney. Together, she and Michael raised 5 children. A homemaker, Sylvia found time for coffee breaks with neighbors and being a volunteer in those areas where her children were active. Her involvement included Girl Scouts, 4H, Boy Scouts, and County Extension Women's Group. She supported the team sports where her children were active. Sylvia was active in her community, being dedicated to her family, friends, and a variety of activities. She and Michael worked as election judges, bowled in two leagues, delivered Meals on Wheels, and were competitors in the Big Sky State Games as well as senior Olympics. Sylvia also helped with funeral luncheons at church and was a hairdresser at local nursing homes. Family was important. As her children married, she became a devoted grandmother of 13 and great grandma to 23. Sylvia support her grandchildren by being present for births, providing daycare, and attending activities, sporting events, and life milestones. She is survived by Michael, her loving husband of 74 years, in addition to her children Bill (Debbie), Diann (Dominique) Diatta, Larry (Debbie), Yvonne Bader, and Greg (Evelyn).