Kirby Ray Hoffer

On Oct. 20, near Helena, God called Kirby Ray Hoffer home to heaven. Kirby Ray Hoffer was born in Glendive, Mont., on Dec. 15, 1980, to parents Gary and Robin Hoffer.  He graduated from Ronan High School.  He attended Montana State University in Bozeman until he decided his true passion was woodworking. Kirby resided outside of Helena and was self-employed as a carpenter in Townsend.   He served in the military and was called to duty during Operation Iraqi Freedom.  He was honorably discharged.  Kirby loved outdoor life including camping, fishing, and hunting. His most treasured role was being a dad.  God blessed him with the gift of three children: Kieona Jaylene, Zaiden Isaias, and Quora Brea. He is survived by two grandmas, Elnora Hoffer and Marge Davey; his parents, Gary and Robin; sister, Angie (Newton); brother, Shiloh; daughters, Kieona and Quora; son, Zaiden; and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is preceded in death by two grandpas, Hershel Davey and Erwin Hoffer, uncles, Scott Davey, Pat Flaherty, Gordon Hoffer, and Kris Davey. Funeral services will be on Thursday, Oct. 25, at 1 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ronan. A graveside service with military honors will follow the funeral.  Following the graveside service, a meal will be served at the church.   In lieu of flowers, the family suggests gifts be given to a college fund at Valley Bank for his children.