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Bruce Hoffmann Obituary

HOFFMANN, Bruce Bruce Frederick Hoffmann, son of the late Arnold Ernest and Margaret Jones Hoffmann of Raleigh, NC died on Tuesday, May 20, 2008. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio and made his life long home in the Carolinas. Bruce was a 1963 graduate of Broughton High School in Raleigh, NC and of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio where he was a member of Alpha Delta Phi. After decades in the insurance industry in Baltimore, MD, Charlotte, NC, Greenville, SC and Charleston. Mr. Hoffmann retired in 2007. He was an active member of the Cooking Committee and former Board member of the James Island Yacht Club and was a Senior Judge of the South Carolina Barbeque Association and a member of the Charleston Branch of the British Car Club. Mr. Hoffmann is survived by his wife, Gloria Bentz Hoffmann and her son Jack Bentz and daughter-in-law, Tricia Bentz; his daughter, Tess Hoffman Morris, her husband, Jeffery Morris and children Taylor and Meghan; daughter, Brooke Hoffmann Maguire, her husband, Ronald Maguire III, and daughter, Bailey; his son, James Theodore Hoffmann; and brother, Theodore Hoffmann and sister, Rosemary Hoffmann. A Gathering of Friends will begin at 6:00 PM Thursday, May 22, 2008 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy. and the family will receive friends following. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Heart Association, 409 King St., Suite 300, Charleston, SC 29403. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 1620 SAVANNAH HWY. 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on May 22, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
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Jim Streeter

May 25, 2008

Bruce was a Charter Member of the South Carolina Barbeque Association. We will miss him and his expertise at knowing "Good Que".

Yvonne Maher

May 24, 2008

Dear Gloria, Brooke and Tess,
Bruce was a great person and so loved by many people. He always had a way of making people feel good with his sense of humor and his smile. I am thinking of you and my prayers are with you.

Janet & Ron Maguire

May 23, 2008

To The Family and Club Members,

We Are Truly Sorry At Our Loss.
As Brooks in-law and club member I am even more sorry that I did not get to know Bruce better by being on the cooking committee and not by just eating that good food.

I believe that a person is judged not by what they have but by what they leave.

Bruce knew, "How To Leave A Legacy". And the way to do it is as follows:

1. GET GOOD AT SOMETHING.
He gave his children a very
caring nature. Because of Bruce
we have a wonderful Daughter
& mother of our granddaughter.

2. FINISH WHAT YOU START.
Here we go talking about food,
but he put the finishing touch
to many a dinner.

3. INVEST IN THINGS THAT HAVE MEANING;
He did this with time given to
his Loving Family & Friends.

4. THEN REMEMBER,
SOMETIMES YOUR BEST WORK
IS ONLY SEEN BY
GOD...

When we make it to heaven just imagine the aroma that will be coming from the kitchen..

With Loving Respect To
A Caring Husband, Father & Friend.
We are
Janet & Cowboy Ron Maguire

.

Malinda Stephens

May 22, 2008

Gloria,

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Scott & Malinda Stephens

Leigh Peigler

May 22, 2008

Tess-
I am sorry about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Leigh Peigler

Maggie McKellips

May 22, 2008

Dearest Brooke,
I am so heartbroken for you. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers that God will hold you close under His wing and bring Peace and Comfort to your hearts through this time of grief.
All my love,
Maggie

Lisa Mills

May 22, 2008

Tess & Brooke & Family:
I am so sorry to hear of your Father's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts & prayers. I love ya Lil' Pea & Tess.

Lani & Rich Schoppe

May 22, 2008

Dear Brooke & Tess

You are in our hearts and prayers. We are here if you need us.

Bill and Vicky Oakley

May 22, 2008

Tess, Brooke, and Jimmy
We were both so sorry and shocked to hear about your father, especially as Bill had spoken to him a couple of days ago. We will miss seeing him at the Yacht Club. We are thinking of you at this difficult time

Lynn Oliver

May 22, 2008

Brooke, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of grief. I hope all your memories can bring you some comfort.

Josh and Libby Clayman

May 22, 2008

We will miss Bruce's jolly smile, laugh and sense of humor. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

First Southeast Insurance Services

May 22, 2008

Dear Gloria and Family,

We extend our deepest and sincere sympathy to you and your family during this very difficult time. We will miss Bruce very much. Your Friends at First Southeast Insurance Services.

Kristina Wilson

May 22, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. I only met Bruce a couple of times because we didn't travel East much when I was growing up, but I remember very well the the reunion in 2004. He was so sweet, and prepared some absolutely wonderful barbeque (and I have been to many barbeque competitions).

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