Douglas Darrell Hoff

Douglas D. Hoff, a native of Bellingham, WA, passed away peacefully at age 83 on June 17th, 2022 in Reno, Nevada. He fought a long, 4-year battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma and passed with his family by his side.

He was a graduate of Bellingham High School in 1957. He served in the Navy from 1956-1962 and was on active duty from 1957-1959. After leaving active duty he earned his Bachelor's degree in Education from Western Washington State University in 1963 and a Master's degree in Education in 1973 from San Jose State University.

He was a teacher in the 4th, 6th, 7th and 8th grades. Doug spent most of his career in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District in Santa Cruz County, CA from 1963-1995, with a short stint in the Bellevue School District in WA from 1966-1968. He was also a Community School Director, a Preschool Director, and a Principal in the following schools: Aromas, Salsipuedes, and Rio Del Mar in the Pajaro Valley District. He was very proud of his career in education.

In retirement, Doug & Lela enjoyed many years traveling in a motor home across the nation. He also loved being involved with building the homes he and Lela lived in over the years, as well as other woodworking projects. He always helped his kids as much as possible with projects at their homes. He loved landscaping and working in the yard. Doug & Lela lived in the Yuma, Arizona area for 14 years during retirement before moving to Reno in 2017. They made many good friends there and enjoyed the desert environment.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Lela Hoff; his daughter Karol Scheiner (& husband Dave) from Windsor, CA; his son Mark Hoff (& wife Tracy) from Windsor, CA; and five grandchildren: Bradley, Julia, Sean, Kyle and William.

A Celebration of Life with close friends and family will be held in Reno, NV in October. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his name to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Doug will be sorely missed by all.

Published in The Pajaronian · July 14, 2022