Hofer, Joyce Ann

Joyce A. Hofer, 79, of Weeki Wachee, Florida. Beloved wife of 55 years to Donald E. Hofer, passed away at Oak Hill Hospital in the early hours of May 31, 2022. Born January 14, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Earl J. Swan, Jr. and Anne (Krupa) Swan. Joyce spent her mothering years in Meriden, Connecticut, where she was known for her big personality, great cooking, contagious laughter, and incredibly giving heart. She built many strong life-long friendships and fond memories. She spent her grandparenting years, over two decades in Ludlow, Vermont, working in hospitality at Okemo Mountain Ski resort while fostering an amazing home of memories for her family and friends to escape to on Lake Pauline. Her retirement years were spent in Dunedin, FL near the ocean. She was at her happiest when spending time laughing with her children, grandchildren, and friends, visiting the beach, sitting in the shade seeing and feeling the ocean. Joyce will be forever missed by her beloved husband, Donald; her brother Michael Swan, her two children Renee Phillips of Phoenix, AZ, Brett Hofer of Weeki Wachee, FL and

her two grandchildren Ashley Hofer and Brendan Hofer.

A funeral service will be held from 1 pm to 2:30 pm on Saturday, June 11th. A private Facebook Event with a live video broadcast and zoom meeting details will be available. Family and Friends are invited to the Hofer's residence Saturday, June 11th for both the funeral service and the Celebration of Life Event from 3 pm to 8 pm. The burial will be private. Flowers and contributions can be sent to Donald E. Hofer and family, 11296 Warm Wind Way, Weeki Wachee, FL, 34613.

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