Marilyn Joyce Hoffstater of Marrowstone Island passed away June 6, 2015. She was 79.

Marilyn was born in Ballard to Edward and Helen Sigler on Sept. 24, 1930. She graduated from Ballard High School in 1948.

On Nov. 10, 1950 she was married to John F. Hoffstater and they moved to Bainbridge Island where they raised their four children, John, Holly, Scott and Heather, as well as a few Great Danes and some cows.

She was a wonderful homemaker, avid knitter, and a schoolroom mother. Her “limo” hardly slowed down, driving kids to and from baseball, band, piano and accordion practice, and swimming lessons were given to the children in the Puget Sound. She enjoyed going on school field trips, especially the Woodland Park Zoo, fishing, clamming, camping and birthday and beach parties were on top of her list of favorite things to do.

Mom’s famous waffles were topped with hand-whipped cream, ice cream and fresh strawberries and were frequently requested by family and friends, as was her clam chowder.

Marilyn is survived by her husband of 64 years, John; children, Holly, Scott and Heather; grandchildren, Andrea, Conrad, Nikki and Izzy; her sister, Gloria; sister-in-law Patricia; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Marilyn’s parents, brother Bob, and son John preceded her in death.

Keep the coffee on for us Marilyn!

At her request there will be no formal service.