Tim Robert Hoffman

His Legacy... Timothy Robert Hoffman, 61, passed away on January 12, 2023. He was born on June 25, 1961, in Detroit, Michigan to Robert Hoffman and Joan (Withey) Hoffman. Tim married Melanie Gaddis, on August 6, 2016 in Charlevoix, Michigan. He grew up in Charlevoix, Michigan and after moving continued to spend summers there and on nearby Walloon Lake. Tim will be remembered as a very active and positive man of faith who loved his family. After serving in the Navy, Tim worked for McDonnell Douglas receiving awards for his work on the C-17 aircraft. He later opened the Hoffman Agency in Hartland, serving the insurance needs for many people. He was an active member of a local Business Network International networking group and the Hartland Chamber of Commerce.

Tim was outgoing, well loved, and always on the move. He was continually selfless, compassionate, and encouraging. He would talk with anyone and everyone, including people in nearby cars at stoplights if given the chance. Tim was a man of integrity who was a joy to be around and lived his life with a "cup half full" attitude. He dedicated a significant amount of time volunteering, including regularly donating blood, hosting Bible studies, participating in men's ministries and serving regularly in many ministries at Cornerstone Church in Brighton.

Tim's first priority was his family. He especially loved dotting on his granddaughters. His daughters will greatly miss his wisdom and guidance. Tim loved his pets and even neighborhood animals, like Black Jack, a wild crow he fed and nurtured shortly after hatching, which then stuck around for years. He created a light and humor-filled environment, with endearing "dad" humor. Tim was persistent, active and very athletic, playing tennis, swimming, boating, fishing, water skiing and enjoying other water sports, and regularly played basketball. He had a healthy appetite and especially enjoyed desserts.

His Family... Tim will be missed by his wife, Melanie; his children, Aubrie (Brian) Eaton, Michelle Hoffman; step-children, Ellie Tingstad, and Heidi Tingstad, his father, Robert (Shirley) Hoffman; siblings, Paul (Shauna) Hoffman, Lisa (Clay) Miller, Carla (Steve) Dick; grandchildren, Maricela and Sofia; the mother of his children, Kathryn Thompson; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his mother, Joan Hoffman.

His Farewell... Tim's family and friends will gather on Friday, January 20, 2023 from 9-11 am at Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Brighton, Michigan. His Community Farewell will be held on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 11 am. Pastor Darrell Bozeman will serve as Celebrant. Memorial contributions are suggested to Samaritan's Purse or the ministries of Cornerstone Presbyterian Church. Please leave a message of comfort for Tim's family at 1-877-231-7900, or sign his guestbook at www.borekjennings.com.

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