January 4, 1927 – April 30, 2016

John F. Hoffstater was born on Jan. 4, 1927, in Seattle, Washington to Harry and Rose (Hoag) Hoffstater. He and his two sisters grew up in Ballard.

John served the Merchant Marines and U.S. Army from 1945 -1947. He met a fellow Ballard resident, Marilyn Sigler and they married in 1950. They decided to move to Bainbridge Island, where they homesteaded and raised their four children, John, Holly, Scott, and Heather.

He was a proud teamster truck driver and delivered oil to many Kitsap County residents until 1986 when he retired. He and Marilyn moved to Marrowstone Island, Washington in 1991 and built their dream home, enjoyed the scenic views, tended to a beautiful garden, and watched the birds and squirrels. John was a very talented wood and metal worker, carver, and a great storyteller. He was self described as “quite a character.”

John passed away April 30, 2016, in Port Townsend, Washington at the age of 89. He will be greatly missed by his remaining family, friends, neighbors and grandchildren, but we take comfort in knowing he is in good company with his bride and son, John. We would like to thank all the caregivers at Life Care Center of Port Townsend for all of their wonderful care.

We’ll keep the birds fed and the roses watered, Dad.

At his request there will be no memorial service.