HOFFUS - Lachlen (Locky) Norris
May 24, 1926 - November 9, 2009
It is with deep sadness that the family of Locky announces his peaceful passing at home on Monday, November 9, 2009 at the age of 83. Locky is loved and remembered by his 3 children Robin (Brenda) Hoffus of Birch Hills, SK, Leslie (Scott) Blais of Culver, Minnesota and Tracy Conlin (Bruce) of Edmonton, AB; his 4 grandchildren Trena (Brian) Preston, Kaley Dreaver (Valerie), Christopher Conlin (Pam) and Jasmine Dreaver (Grant); his 4 great grandchildren; his brothers and sister Allan (Margaret) Hoffus, Jerry (Dena) Hoffus and Noreen (Alvin) Hill; his sisters-in-law and brother-in-law Clara (Fettis) Hoffus, Vivian (Currey) Hoffus and Herb (Marlene) Hallson. Locky was predeceased by his wife Grace; his 2 great grandsons Sebastian and Saxon Preston; his parents Charles and Selma Hoffus; his mother and father-in-law Joseph and Elsie Eby; his brothers Garry, Norris “Buddy”, Clayton, Robert and Larry Hoffus; his sisters Lois Salmond and Marlene Hallsen and his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Pearl (Smith) Hoffus and Milton (Lois) Salmond. Locky was born May 24, 1926 on the family farm near Assiniboia. Locky was not afraid of hard work and spent his time working on the family farm in the spring and summer and logging in the winter. At the age of 18 Locky enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force and was discharged after WWII. In the early 50’s, Locky purchased land through veterans services and began farming. In 1954 Locky married Grace Eby and took over her family’s farm in Chelan SK. Two years later they started their family and raised their 3 children on their farm. Years later Locky decided to quit farming and went on to truck driving, while truck driving he also upgraded his education and in 1972/73 he went to Regina where he obtained his Certified Nursing Assistant Diploma. In 1974 he was employed with the Victoria Union Hospital in Prince Albert and continued his career until his early retirement in 1989. Locky then fulfilled his time with gardening, woodworking, restoring antique furniture and spending time riding and braking horses with his best friend Dennis. Locky had the most amazing “green Thumb” and could grow anything. He was the most patient and loving man you would ever meet. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at Gray’s Funeral Chapel, 575 – 28th Street West, Prince Albert, SK with Colonel Robert Chapman officiating. Interment will be held at a later date. Officers and Members of the Royal Canadian Legion will confer Veterans Honours. In lieu of other tributes, memorial donations can be made to Royal Canadian Legion or the Victoria Hospital. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.grays.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Gray's Funeral Chapel, Lorne Adams, Funeral Director.