In memory of Scott Grant Hoffman
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Scott Grant Hoffman
APRIL 28, 1957 – OCTOBER 11, 2019
Passed away on October 11, 2019, at the age of 62. Scott defied his prognosis as a transplant patient with cancer, showing incredible persistence and resilience suffering through the challenges of a difficult and tumultuous three year journey.
Scott, often known as ‘Hoff’, was born in Hamilton, Ontario and raised in rural Waterdown next to an apple orchard. He graduated class of ’85 from Waterloo University as an Electrical Engineer and started his career at Square D Canada. After moving to Vancouver in 1988 with his wife Laura, he worked as a Professional Engineer for Siemens Canada and in 1997 joined Wonderware Software as Account Manager for BC before retiring in 2009 at age 51.
Scott had an adventurous spirit. Prior to settling down with Laura, he had driven or hitchhiked across the breadth of Canada and the American coast seven times. His passion for skiing led him first to Lake Louise as a ski bum, and then to the mountains of Vancouver. Scott was a natural ski guide and loved taking friends and family on custom tours of the slopes of Whistler/Blackcomb, complete with complimentary lessons and exceptional demonstrations. A ski day with Scott was a memorable day. He also enjoyed immensely any time spent on the water, be it windsurfing in Hood River, water skiing at the cottage in Haliburton, or boating trips from Point Roberts to the San Juan Islands.
Scott had a fascination with old history, old coins, and old single-malt Scotch. But most of all he loved old cars. Scott was a car enthusiast his whole life, with a special love for American Muscle and classics from the early 1970s. Any day the sun shone, you’d find him driving his 327 cubic inch 350 horsepower Sunfire Yellow 1967 Corvette Sting Ray roadster. He favoured especially backroads and winding coastlines.
Always drawn to the written word, Scott spent every morning reading the newspaper and often had letters published. However, what he enjoyed most was producing his annual Christmas missives. Carefully crafted to amuse the reader, they recounted our family antics and became evidence of what a loving and proud father he was.
Scott will be remembered for his sharp mind and critical eye, which remained with him until the end. He loved conversation and his knowledge, wit and intelligence were a source of constant stimulation and education for those around him. He was always happiest when he had a story to tell, a martini in hand and someone to talk with.
Scott will be greatly missed by his beloved wife of 31 years, Laura, sons Dallas and Rory, and daughter Kenzie. He is survived by sister Sheila Borman (Tom Bennett) and predeceased by brothers Richard (1999) and Paul (2009).
Friends and family are invited to a memorial service on Thursday, November 7 at 2:00 pm at the Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Rd, North Vancouver. A reception will follow the service.
Tremendous and heartfelt thanks go to the truly exceptional staff at Lions Gate Hospital Oncology, the incredible palliative nurses on 7West and in Wound Care, our very kind and patient community nurses, and the wonderful volunteers of the Paul Sugar Palliative Foundation.
Memorial donations may be made to The Paul Sugar Foundation
APRIL 28, 1957 – OCTOBER 11, 2019
Passed away on October 11, 2019, at the age of 62. Scott defied his prognosis as a transplant patient with cancer, showing incredible persistence and resilience suffering through the challenges of a difficult and tumultuous three year journey.
Scott, often known as ‘Hoff’, was born in Hamilton, Ontario and raised in rural Waterdown next to an apple orchard. He graduated class of ’85 from Waterloo University as an Electrical Engineer and started his career at Square D Canada. After moving to Vancouver in 1988 with his wife Laura, he worked as a Professional Engineer for Siemens Canada and in 1997 joined Wonderware Software as Account Manager for BC before retiring in 2009 at age 51.
Scott had an adventurous spirit. Prior to settling down with Laura, he had driven or hitchhiked across the breadth of Canada and the American coast seven times. His passion for skiing led him first to Lake Louise as a ski bum, and then to the mountains of Vancouver. Scott was a natural ski guide and loved taking friends and family on custom tours of the slopes of Whistler/Blackcomb, complete with complimentary lessons and exceptional demonstrations. A ski day with Scott was a memorable day. He also enjoyed immensely any time spent on the water, be it windsurfing in Hood River, water skiing at the cottage in Haliburton, or boating trips from Point Roberts to the San Juan Islands.
Scott had a fascination with old history, old coins, and old single-malt Scotch. But most of all he loved old cars. Scott was a car enthusiast his whole life, with a special love for American Muscle and classics from the early 1970s. Any day the sun shone, you’d find him driving his 327 cubic inch 350 horsepower Sunfire Yellow 1967 Corvette Sting Ray roadster. He favoured especially backroads and winding coastlines.
Always drawn to the written word, Scott spent every morning reading the newspaper and often had letters published. However, what he enjoyed most was producing his annual Christmas missives. Carefully crafted to amuse the reader, they recounted our family antics and became evidence of what a loving and proud father he was.
Scott will be remembered for his sharp mind and critical eye, which remained with him until the end. He loved conversation and his knowledge, wit and intelligence were a source of constant stimulation and education for those around him. He was always happiest when he had a story to tell, a martini in hand and someone to talk with.
Scott will be greatly missed by his beloved wife of 31 years, Laura, sons Dallas and Rory, and daughter Kenzie. He is survived by sister Sheila Borman (Tom Bennett) and predeceased by brothers Richard (1999) and Paul (2009).
Friends and family are invited to a memorial service on Thursday, November 7 at 2:00 pm at the Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Rd, North Vancouver. A reception will follow the service.
Tremendous and heartfelt thanks go to the truly exceptional staff at Lions Gate Hospital Oncology, the incredible palliative nurses on 7West and in Wound Care, our very kind and patient community nurses, and the wonderful volunteers of the Paul Sugar Palliative Foundation.
Memorial donations may be made to The Paul Sugar Foundation
