Mesa, Arizona
David Christian Hoffman was born on July 13, 1955, and passed away on December 15, 2008, after a long battle with cancer. Having a free and adventurous spirit, his was one that approached life's challenges with great courage, always fighting to the very end. In short, David truly radiated a heartfelt zest for life. Spiritually, David was baptized into the Christian faith on October 21, 1955, and again in his adult life; however, as David aged, his belief system became more earth-based and accepting of the Divine in all things. Still, David proclaimed his love, honor, and admiration for Jesus Christ and regularly showed compassion and kindness toward the downtrodden. He loved and respected all living things, especially animals such as tropical birds and his two parakeets, Elvis and Nevaeh. David held a childlike fascination for dragons. As a gifted and inspiring photographer and artist, David networked with others skilled in the craft through his memberships in the Professional Photographers of America and Phoenix Professional Photographers Associations. David also enjoyed cooking and won many chili and chicken "cook-off" contests in Georgia. Some say David was a genius with computers as he worked in the field of Information Technology for over 28 years for such prestigious corporations as Scottsdale Healthcare, Mckesson, the Atlanta Regional Commission, and ARCO Alaska, Inc. David was a dedicated employee and team player. David lived the first 16 years of his life in Brookpark, Ohio, and moved to Greenville South Carolina, with his family in June of 1971. There he graduated from Southside High School in 1973. David then joined the Army and served as a SP4 military photographer for three years in Anchorage, Alaska. After returning to Greenville for a few years, David moved to Atlanta, Georgia, in 1985, and then to Scottsdale, Arizona, in 2001, where he lived until his passing. David is survived by his parents, John and Delores Hoffman; siblings John and Gail Hoffman; daughter, Chloe Reavis; nephews and nieces, Justin Kahler, Jason Hoffman, and Jennifer Pool; uncle, Ronald Brunst; cousins, Debbie D'Alessandro, Lisa Stazione, Karen Searle, Bruce Cornwell; and, their spouses, children, and grandchildren. The Samaritan Funeral Home in Phoenix, Arizona, cared for David after his passing in Scottsdale. The family will lay him to rest in the historic Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, Georgia. "David...we thank you for sharing your light. May your life be blest and may your spirit soar. We love you eternally, and we miss you deeply." Sign the Guest Book at eastvalleytribune.com
This obituary was originally published in the East Valley Tribune.
I had the unique opportunity in meeting David through his desire to find his daughter. In the months it took me to finally find her, David and I enjoyed many deep conversations. He truly was an amazing soul. A good man. I will miss those conversations. Peace to the Hoffman family.
Michele Stuart
August 21, 2009 | Gilbert, AZ
Hey friends and family, David's grandson Christopher was born on January 16. I wish David could have made it to see this wonderful miracle. I know he is proud of his daughter.
Gail Hoffman
January 23, 2009 | Smyrna, GA
David most of my day is consumed with thoughts of you. I miss you and love you so much. I am reaching out to your lovely daughter for you. I hope to embrace her one day and hold your new grandson. Your favorite sister...
Gail Hoffman
January 20, 2009 | Smyrna, GA
Dave;
We miss you and is still on our thoughts. There is an emptiness in the department that can not be filled anytime soon. Personally I will miss our hallway conversations about live and children.
Michael Gleason
January 06, 2009 | Scottsdale, AZ
David,
We had not talked to each other in years, yet the sadness I felt when I heard the news was no less than if we had spoken yesterday. You were a wonderful brother-in-law and a great friend. Before and after. I will always think of you with love and I will always be thankful for your friendship through many very hard times. Thank you so much for your support and for being you . Take care of the critters til I get there !!!!
Lori Myers
January 05, 2009 | Simpsonville, SC
To Dave's Family, you're in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Dave your "Dry Wit" will be greatly missed. You had a way of looking at the world that other's just didn't get! I'll miss the taps on my cube wall in your efforts to pester me from your cube (which you accomplished frequently :-). It won't be the same without you around here. I hope your travels are far reaching, and we all know they'll be full of adventures! God's Speed to you.
Karen Mears & Family
December 30, 2008 | Scottsdale
David displayed a true "free" spirit and enlighten me with things that I will never forget.
Bruce Holloway
December 30, 2008 | Atlanta, GA
God Bless You and Your family David. David was a great co-worker and friend. David had a brilliant mind, his technical abilities were amazing. He was also a character, he grabbed life with both hands and shook it up. I hope we meet again - Peace
mark walters
December 29, 2008 | Atlanta, GA
Thanks for crossing my path at McKesson and the laughter we shared. Think about you each time I go to East Pass in the Gulf of Mexico where we tried out your boat that was the first one my son drove.
Robert Wade
December 29, 2008 | Panama City, FL
