Deborah L. Hoffner

Deborah “Deb” L. Hoffner, 41 of Devils Lake, ND formerly of Newberg, Oregon died on Saturday, April 12, 2008 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks. Funeral Services for Deb will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake with Rev. Bruce Dick officiating. Visitation will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home on Monday from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Serving as Casket Bearers for Deb will be her nieces and nephews, Jessica, Dave, Phillip, Mykenzie, Taylor, Tanner, Bailee, Jaidyn, Ryan, Steven, Lily, Mary, Emma, Caleb, Abbie, Jonathon, Alani and Kristian Deborah was born on August 13, 1966, the daughter of Ron Journey and Norma (Kivett) Berry in Newberg, Oregon where she was raised and educated, graduating from Newberg High School in 1984. Deb then began a life of caring and ministering to the needs of others first as a nursing assistant at a Cancer Treatment Center in Washington and later working in a maternity ward in Texas. In December of 2004, Deb moved to Devils Lake and attended Lake Region State College and after graduating in May of 2005 and completing her State Board Examination she worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Mercy Hospital until the time of her death. Deb was united in marriage to Toby Hoffner on June 20, 2006 and they established their home in Devils Lake. Deb enjoyed gardening, especially growing vegetables and in turn she used those home grown vegetables in her cooking. She loved to share a home cooked meal with her family and friends. As much as she loved to cook and garden, she had a special place in her heart for her miniature dachshund “Bob”. Deb was a loving, caring, generous person whose heart was rooted in caring for others. She was a devoted wife, loving daughter, sister, aunt and dear friend to many. Her concern was always for others and that is the legacy she has left and we will forever hold her memory in our hearts. Deb is survived by her husband, Toby; Mother: Norma Berry and her step-father, David Berry of Seattle, Washington; Father; Ron Journey of Hebo, Oregon; Step-father: Doug Corder of Newberg, Oregon; Mother-In-Law: Kathy Olson and her husband, Mark of Devils Lake; Father-In-Law: Greg Hoffner also of Devils Lake; Sisters: Katie Elston, Minot, ND; Linda Bozarth and her husband, Don of Katy, Texas; Amy Corder, Newberg, Oregon; Beth Daggett and her husband, Lee of Hermiston, Oregon; Tina Cobal and her husband, Roy of Lincoln City, Oregon; Shelby Beach and her husband, Travis of Newberg, Oregon; Mindy Corder also of Newberg Grandmothers: Iantha Journey and Florene Corder Nieces and Nephews: Jessica, Dave, Phillip, Mykenzie, Taylor, Tanner, Bailee, Jaidyn, Ryan, Steven, Lily, Mary, Emma, Caleb, Abbie, Jonathon, Alani, Kristian and great nephew, David Deb was preceded in death by her grandfathers, John Journey and Prince Corder and brother-in-law, Monte Hoffner.