Obituary - Samuel S. Hofer

Sam S. Hofer passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the age of 67 years after fighting a lengthy battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Sam was born in Medicine Hat on April 27, 1958, to Pr. John and Barbara Hofer, the 10th of 12 children and lived the first 21 years of his life at Spring Creek Colony. In 1979, he moved to Elkwater Colony and married the love of his life that same year, Susan, who he called ‘My Sweetheart’. Upon moving to Elkwater, Sam became a mechanic, a job he was very passionate about. In 1984 at the age of 26, Sam was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Towards the late 90’s, Sam’s health started to decline which forced him to retire from being a mechanic, but he never let MS define him. His patience and perseverance were an inspiration to many. Sam carried his trial with great humility and his faith in the Lord helped him immensely. Whenever he was asked, “How are you?” Sam replied with a very enthusiastic, “Very good!” Sam had the sweetest smile. His wife, Susan cared for him for 30 years and their 5 boys fulfilled their purpose in helping to take care of their Dad.

Along with Susan, his wife of 46 years, Sam is survived by their sons, Gary (Brenda), Ted (Rosey), Glen (Amy), Samuel (Eda) and Nathan (Joni); 20 grandchildren all of whom he loved and cherished, Sheldon, Tanesha, Kelly, Sylvia, Kaden, Janaya, Teanna, Carson, Liam, Angela, Natalya, Jayven, Avery, Adoniram, Kamden, Evander, Sarah, Kaity, Cai and Shailom; 5 brothers; 3 sisters as well as numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, too many to mention. Sam was predeceased by his parents, Pr. Johannes and Barbara; parents-in-law, Joseph and Susanna; brothers, John (Anna) of Elkwater, Josh (Sarah) of Crystal Lake; sister Barbara (Michael) of Loring, MT; 2 grandchildren, Jesiah and Casey; brothers-in-law, Joe (Sarah) of Pinehill, Marty (Ruth) of Murray Lake and Peter (Katie) of Wolfcreek as well as sisters-in-law, Esther (Eli) of Leedale Colony and Mary (Mike) of Elkwater.

‘Dad, we will miss you greatly but we know you are in a place more glorious then we ever could imagine; free from pain and suffering in the presence of Jesus. We love you Dad! Rest in peace.’

The family would like to thank everyone who helped take care of Sam throughout the years. Your kindness is appreciated more than you know. Your reward will be great; may God bless you!

The Funeral Service will be held at Elkwater Hutterite Brethren on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.