Elden "Lee" Hoffman 5 November 1936 - 9 June 2013 Lee, as he was known to his wife, children, and friends, was horn 5 November 1936 to Otto Hoffman and Amelia Rodocker Hoffman in the family home on Pittsburg RD, North Canton, OH. After completing his high school education, Lee was inducted into the United States Army Corp of Engineers 86th BN,CO B, Fort Dix, NJ, 2 May 1960. His active service was from 2 May 1960 to 2 May 1962. His service to his country continued as an Army Reservist until May 1964. Lee is survived by Rosalie (Rose) Ann Hoffman, whom he wed 15 December 1962. They have two daughters, Christine LeeAnn (Dennis) and Tammy Sue. He is also survived by 3 granddaughters, 3 grandsons, 1 great-granddaughter and 2 great-grandsons, his brother Otto (Koonie) W. and sister Barbara (Ralph) Hoffman Fetzer, and several nieces and nephews. Lee left this earth peacefully at 12:50 A. M., 9 June 2013, at Elizabeth House, Flat Rock, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents, half brothers, Fred and Clarence, his sister JoAnn who died at birth, his brothers, LaVern (Vern), Virgil (Russ), Harold and George, and several nieces and nephews. An afternoon of Remembrance, and Celebration is planned in Ohio when Elizabeth Amelia, his granddaughter, currently serving in the United States Army Military Police, is able to attend. Elizabeth was unable to be at her grandfather's bedside, but he was surrounded by her love in a place called, Elizabeth House. "Rest easy my heart and my love, find a bench in the sun and wait for me!! It may be years here on earth but only the blink of your eye there. I'll be there soon, love of my life!! Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com. Moody-Connolly Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.