Judy Hofman

Judy Hofman

1946 – 2024

Judy (Gandrud) Hofman, 78, of Walla Walla, Wash, formerly of Culbertson, Mont., and Ritzville, Wash, passed away at Providence Medical Center on Aug. 20, 2024, following complications of diabetes.

She was born on March 31, 1946, in Wilmar, Calif., now known as Rosemead, Calif., to Joseph and Marie Gandrud. She was raised in Culbertson, MT where she attended school and graduated from High School in 1965.

Following high school, Judy married John Hofman and raised 4 boys, John Jr., James, Chris and Kevin.

She was a diehard sports fan and cheered for the Seattle Seahawks, Mariners and Supersonics for most of her life. She loved country music, especially George Strait. She was involved with multiple church activities including many years as secretary for Emmanuel Lutheran in Walla Walla, quilting and potluck dinners. Mom never missed a football, basketball, or baseball game or event her children were involved in. After the kids graduated high school, she and John loved to travel and visit them and their families. She will be missed by her family, grand kids, who were very special to her, and friends.

Judy is survived by her husband, John; sons, John Jr. of Norwalk, Iowa; James of Norwalk, Iowa; Chris (Geri) of Far West, Utah; and Kevin (Janelle) of Walla Walla, Wash .; grandchildren Tyler Hofman of Des Moines, Iowa; Megan (Mike) Shelton of Des Moines, Iowa; Cody, Shane and Shyanne Hofman of Far West, Utah; Trina Hofman of Coulee Dam, Wash .; and Benjamin Hofman of Walla Walla, Wash .; great-grandchildren, Easton, Remington, Liam, Ayden Hofman, Kelsea, and numerous nieces and nephews; and sister Nancy Sundvold of Billings, Mont.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Marie; her brother Joey Gandrud Jr., sister Debbie Gandrud; and brother-in-law Duane Sundvold.