Luella Hoff

Luella Hoff, 83, Parshall, died Thursday, February 19, 2009, in Trinity Homes, Minot.

Luella was born October 19, 1925, in Plaza, the daughter of Joseph and Emma (Wold) Myhre. She was raised in Plaza and attended Plaza School where she graduated from high school in 1943. She furthered her education at Minot State Teachers College, where she received her standard teaching certificate. She taught school for one year at Lovdall School near Plaza.

On August 20, 1945, Luella was united in marriage to Seth "Bud" Hoff in Plaza. They made their home near Plaza until they moved to the Hoff homestead north of Parshall where she lived on the family farm for the rest of her life.

Luella was a member of First Lutheran Church in Parshall, where she taught Sunday school for many years. She also belonged to the Hope Circle Bible study group, Happy Homemakers of Mountrail County and was treasurer of Parshall Township for more than 20 years.

Lu enjoyed being involved in the community with friends and various groups, square dancing, bowling, collecting donations for the American Cancer Society in Parshall Township and attending sporting events at the high school. She was an avid Yankees fan who interacted with her children and grandchildren during games. Lu especially cherished visits from her siblings, children and grandchildren and playing cards with her neighbors.

Lu is survived by: her sons, Terry (Shireen) of Minot, Steve (Jeanette) of Parshall and Robin (Sherry) of Mandan; grandchildren, Lisa Botnen (Barry), Trisha Meidinger (Greg), Claire Licastro (Joe), Sarah Bartz (Brett), Nevets Hoff (Michelle), Servil Hoff (Sarah), Trevor Hoff, Seth Hoff and Chad Hoff; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Alice Edwards of Parshall, Donna Schoess of Plaza, and Phyllis Kull (Ken) of Shelbyville, IL; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Seth "Bud" Hoff who died on March 6, 1995; brothers, Stanley, Joseph and Earl Myhre; and sister, Eva Johnson.

Funeral: Saturday (today), February 21, 2009, at 1 p.m. in First Lutheran Church, Parshall.

Interment: Parshall Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent at (www.langhansfuneralhome.com)

(Langhans Funeral Home, Parshall)