Nicky Hofert's Obituary
Nicky “Nick” Joe Hofert, 65, passed away from this life on Wednesday, August 15th, 2018 surrounded by loving family at his home in Tulsa, Oklahoma.He was born to Betty Jo Hofert Cooper and Wayne Hofert of Iowa City, Iowa on November 24, 1952. At a very young age Nick came to know and love David Cooper as a loving father.Nick was a graduate of DeQueen High School in DeQueen, Arkansas in 1970 where he was very active in Football and Track, and had many dear friends. He was a member of the National Guard from 1972 to 1978. He was a loving husband to Joan Shaw Hofert. They enjoyed spending time with their family, watching professional and college sports and spending time at Lake Tenkiller Oklahoma with family and friends.At his time of death he was employed by Twin Cities Ready Mix as a Plant Manager and worked a total of 18 years for Twin Cities. His exemplary integrity and work ethic endeared him to the company owners and staff. Working for Twin Cities Ready Mix was a great source of pride and joy in his life.Nick was preceded in death by father, Wayne Hofert; stepfather, David Cooper; sister, Charlene Dowdy; and brother, Bill Hofert.Nick is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Joan Hofert; mother, Betty Cooper; sons Brian Craig, wife Kara Faye Craig, and Nicholas Hofert; children by marriage Sarah and Kim Jackson, Billy and Amanda Popejoy; grandchildren McKenzie, London, Josie, and Jimmy.Visitation will be held from 4:00pm to 7:00pm on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Floral Haven, 6500 S. 129th E. Ave., Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 74012. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, August 23, 2018 in The Rose Chapel at Floral Haven. Burial will follow at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Garden of Prayer in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.In lieu of flowers, send donations to www.cancerresearch.org.
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