Alan Hoffman

Alan Arthur Hoffman, 75, of Moscow, ID passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 28th. Alan was born on June 14th, 1951 to Verona (Cole) Hoffman and Arthur Hoffman. He was raised on the family farm on Thorn Creek Road. During his youth he attended Russell Elementary School in Moscow, ID. He graduated from Moscow High School with honors in 1969 where he was active in 4-H, FFA, and sports. He served as the senior class Vice President. He was a member of the 1968-1969 undefeated state champion football team. He graduated from the University of Idaho with honors in 1973 with a degree in agricultural economics.

Alan married Colette Lyon in Moscow on June 21st, 1975 and they had four children together. Lisa, Kelsey, Stephen and Samuel. He had 5 grandchildren at the time of his passing. Tobi Ray (24), Tate Hoffman (22), Isaac Hoffman (17), Evelyn Hoffman (4) and Clay Hoffman (4 months). Alan and Colette divorced in 2001 and he found a new companion and friend in Kappy. They married in 2016 and spent the rest of their lives together. Kappy helped Alan through the most challenging time of his life as he battled Leukemia from 2018-2021.

Alan’s love for farming began early in his childhood with milking the cows. He went on to spend many hours with his dad helping in the shop. Soon he was on the tractor plowing for hours, learning the fields and crops. At 14 he obtained an agricultural driver’s license so he could drive the grain trucks. The next step was driving the combine, harvesting wheat, barley, oats, and legumes on the family farm. He took pride in his work eventually acquiring more acreage. He worked the fields until his cancer diagnosis in 2018.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Marla (Kappy) Hoffman, wife; David Hoffman, Brother. Survived by Connie Haslett, sister; Sharon Snow, sister; Melvin Hoffman, brother; Debra Kimberling, sister; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, children, grandchildren, cousins and friends.

Viewing will be held on Sunday, November 8 from 3-6 p.m. at Short’s Funeral Chapel in Moscow. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Monday November 9, 2026 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Moscow. Burial will follow at the Moscow Cemetery with a reception at the parish hall following.