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Bertha Hoffer • 1921 - 2008 Bertha was born on June 5, 1921 to Phillip and Elizabeth (Bernhardt) Klingman on the family homestead, seven miles south of Kief, ND. She lived on the farm most of her life and was educated at a country school near Kief. On November 28, 1942 Bertha married Arnold Hoffer in McClusky. They settled in the Kief area where they raised 11 children. In 1980 they moved to Minot. Arnold passed away on February 20, 1995. Bertha had a challenging life on the farm, raising her children. Despite that, she always made sure her children were taken care of and respectful of others. It was always her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren who brought a smile to her face. She loved each of her children very much, always being there for them in good times and in bad. Her love was unconditional, her demeanor direct. It's been said, "If you don't know what Bertha means when she says something, you're just not listening". She did not MINCE words, she told you just what she was thinking, like it or not. For the past month her only living sibling, Melita, came to Minot to be with Bertha. During her illness, Bertha's family spent countless hours taking care of her and just being there to help her find her way home to Jesus. Bertha was quite a woman, someone we will all remember and cherish. While not here on earth any longer, Bertha is in our hearts and our minds forever. Those who shared in Bertha's life, six daughters, Sharon Hoffer, Minot, Elaine Hartzell, East Helena, MT, Sandy (Bob) Frantsvog, Minot, Linda Close, Helena, MT, Margaret (Mike Donovan) Rogers, Minot, Lynnette (Rick) Stensby, Minot; three sons, Lyle (Lylia) Hoffer, Bismarck, Loren (Anita) Hoffer, Minot, Joel (Rae) Hoffer, Minot; son-in-law, Lloyd Bredine, Harvey; daughter-in-law, Sandy Hoffer, Mandan; sister, Melita Augustadt of Utah; 25 grandchildren, Susie, Lynn, Delaine, Shalaine, Travis, Dean, Becky, David, Anita, Angie, Nicole, Jayson, Darren, Derrick, Devan, Chad, Channa, Chazlynn, Quentin, Lane, Carrie, Keisha, Bridger, Ted and Skyler and numerous great-grandchildren. Bertha was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold; daughter, Karen Bredine; son, Jeff Hoffer; son-in-law, Boyd Hartzell; grandson, Robert Frantsvog, Jr.; parents and several brothers and sisters. Funeral: Monday, November 17, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Minot. Visitation: Sunday, November 16, 2008, from noon to 5:00 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot. Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot. Officiant: Rev. Carlyle Roth Music Honorary Bearers: Bertha's granddaughters and all of her family and friends Active Bearers: Bertha's grandsons Everyone is invited to join the family for lunch and fellowship in the lower level of the church. Those not attending the graveside service are welcomed to start the luncheon and the family will join you when they return from the cemetery. Bertha's family would like to thank everyone for the many
acts of kindness shown during this difficult time. Your thoughts,
prayers and visits are deeply appreciated and will never be forgotten.
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Bertha
Hoffer, over and over she muttered the words, "I want to
see Jesus". Those are hard words to hear from your mom,
grandmother, sister and friend. But, as Bertha came to terms
with the disease that ravaged her body, she found peace and was
ready to see Jesus. Bertha went to Jesus on the evening of November
12th in the comfort of her home at the age of 87.