Clarence Hoffman passed away at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre on January 6, 2016 after a long courageous struggle with Parkinson's. Clarence was born on the family farm in the Ebenezer District on March 21, 1931 to Fred and Emma (nee Ruttig) Hoffman. Clarence spent his entire life in the Ebenezer area; Langanau School provided his formal education and the Ebenezer Baptist Church was his church for life. After completing school he spent his time on the farm except for a short period of time working at a Post Office in Vancouver. Upon returning home he purchased a truck and hauled grain and cattle as well as began farming. Clarence later purchased a semi-truck to also haul bales and his steamer. On June 30, 1956 Clarence was united in Matrimony to his best friend, Ivis Neibrandt at the Neibrandt family home with Pastor Richard Grabke officiating. Clarence and Ivis continued farming at the present farm which he purchased from his father. In 1962 Clarence and Ivis built the present home and moved into it from the small farm house in 1963. Clarence and Ivis were blessed with two sons, Blaine in 1959 and Harley in 1967. When Harley took over the family farm for Clarence it made four generations of Hoffman's on the same land since 1908. Clarence was an excellent mechanic and machinist. If a part wasn't available he would just make it. His collection of antique tractors was both large and unique. His primary joy was his George White Steam Engine which he refurbished and ran for many years at the Western Development Museum, Motherwell Homestead, Regina Farm Progress Show and in many large and small community parades. In the fall he would host a "Threshing Day" at his farm with many friends, neighbours and family attending as well as many others that would come from far and near to see the old way of farming. Clarence was an honourary member of the Yorkton Thresherman's Club for over 50 years of service as well as being a member of the Yorkton Antique Car Club. Clarence and Ivis also spent time travelling to Vancouver, Victoria, Oregon, Florida, Texas and California, as well as having many fond memories at Canyon Lake in Arizona. Clarence is predeceased by his parents, Fred and Emma; his brother, Ernie and his sister, Edna. He leaves to celebrate his life his wife, Ivis; his two sons, Blaine (Lorna) and Harley (Danette); his sisters, Verna and Alice and sister-in-law, Doreen; his beloved grandsons, Chad, Chris and Kyle and many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and countless friends. He will be dearly missed by all his family and friends. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 from Ebenezer Baptist Church with Pastor Kendall Buhler officiating. A special solo musical tribute was given by Amanda Buhler of "One Day at a Time". The organist, Elaine Patzer led the congregation in the singing of the hymns, "When The Roll is Called Up Yonder", "Rock of Ages", "Just As I Am" and "Amazing Grace". The interment of cremated remains will follow at a later date in the Ebenezer Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy those wishing to make a charitable contribution in memory of the Late Clarence Hoffman may do so with a gift to the Ebenezer Baptist Church Memorial Fund or to the Parkinson's Society of Saskatchewan, #610 Duchess Street, Saskatoon, Saslatchewan, S7K 0R1. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kopan's Funeral Service, Highway #9 North, Yorkton, Saskatchewan. 306-783-0099. .
