Home > United States of America > Kentucky > Adair County > Neatsville > Tabernacle Cemetery > Maurine Elaine Nelson Hofferber

Maurine Elaine Nelson Hofferber

View larger map

Birth	:	21 Feb 1913 Loomis, Phelps County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	26 Feb 2005 McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Tabernacle Cemetery, Neatsville, Adair County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.1896100, -85.1252100
Plot	:	117-26
Description	:	Maurine Elaine (Nelson) Hofferber, passed away, February 26, 2005 in McCook, Nebraska. Maurine was born February 21, 1913 to Edward C. and Rena M. (Johnette) Nelson in Loomis, Nebraska. She graduated from Loomis High School in 1929 and from Kearney State Teachers College in 1934. She taught school for two years in rural Phelps County schools, in Scotia, and in Arapahoe High School before marrying George F. Hofferber in 1936. As her husband was a civil engineer for the state of Nebraska, they moved 33 times before being stationed in Lincoln, Kearney and McCook during World War II for the... Read More	Maurine Elaine (Nelson) Hofferber, passed away, February 26, 2005 in McCook, Nebraska. Maurine was born February 21, 1913 to Edward C. and Rena M. (Johnette) Nelson in Loomis, Nebraska. She graduated from Loomis High School in 1929 and from Kearney State Teachers College in 1934. She taught school for two years in rural Phelps County schools, in Scotia, and in Arapahoe High School before marrying George F. Hofferber in 1936. As her husband was a civil engineer for the state of Nebraska, they moved 33 times before being stationed in Lincoln, Kearney and McCook during World War II for the building of the air bases there and the prisoner of war camp in Indianola. She taught home economics in McCook Junior and Senior High from January 1947 until May 1961. In 1952 she received her Master's Debree from UNL and did graduate work at the University of Northern Colorado, the University of Ames, Iowa, and the University of Wisconsin. In 1961 they moved to Kearney where she was a professor of home economics at Kearney State College until her retirement in 1976. Mrs. Hofferber was a life member of the Nebraska Parent-Teachers Association and Kearney State College Alumni Association. She was associated with Xi Phi, an honorary scholarship and leadership fraternity, Omega Alpha Tau, an honorary science fraternity, and Sigma Theta Phi, a social fraternity. She is also a member of Gamma Phi Beta Alumnae and Chapter AS PEO sisterhood. Maurine was a member of the United Methodist Church in Kearney, where she worked in the Methodist's Woman's Association until she moved back to McCook in 1998. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, George, one infant son, Donald Lee, her brothers, Marion and Maurice and a sister-in-law and dear friend, Evelyn Nelson. Survivors include two daughters, Marilyn and husband Barry Hammond of Bowie, MD and Jeanie and husband Richard Hauxwell of McCook, seven grandchildren 17 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, a sister-in-law and dear friend, Marie T. Nelson Moore, and many loving nieces and nephews. Maurine was a loving mother, grandmother, and aunt, a caring teacher, and a wonderful friend to many so will be sorely missed by all.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Maurine Elaine Nelson Hofferber's memorial?
Maurine Elaine Nelson Hofferber's memorial is located at: Tabernacle Cemetery, Neatsville, Adair County, USA.
When did Maurine Elaine Nelson Hofferber death?
Maurine Elaine Nelson Hofferber death on 26 Feb 2005 in McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Maurine Elaine Nelson Hofferber's memorial?
Latitude: 37.1896100
Longitude: -85.1252100

Family Members:

Parent

Edward C. Nelson

(1886 - 1980)

Rena J. Johnette Nelson

(1885 - 1972)

Spouse

George F. Hofferber

(1909 - 1997)

Siblings

Marion J. Nelson

(1914 - 1979)

Johnette Nelson

(1916 - 1976)

Children

Donald Lee Hofferber

(1937 - 1937)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Tabernacle Cemetery
Neatsville, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1896100, -85.1252100

2. Benjamin Evans Graveyard
Neatsville, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1892300, -85.1442700

3. Evans Cemetery
Neatsville, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1880560, -85.1450000

4. Williams Cemetery
Eunice, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1893997, -85.1003036

5. Workman Cemetery
Neatsville, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2123870, -85.1094510

6. Floyd Roy Burial Grounds
Eunice, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1877280, -85.0906260

7. New Hope Cemetery
Ella, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1580009, -85.1409988

8. Pelley Cemetery
Pellyton, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1980200, -85.0826400

9. Winfrey-Rector Family Graveyard
Eunice, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1739200, -85.0842900

10. Pellyton Cemetery
Pellyton, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2090900, -85.0783100

11. Caldwell Chapel Cemetery
Knifley, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2314800, -85.1395700

12. Miller-Yoder Family Graveyard
Pellyton, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2141670, -85.0791670

13. Millerfield Cemetery
Ella, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1459999, -85.1039963

14. Allen Cemetery
Dunbar Hill, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2280998, -85.1607971

15. Blessed Hope Old Regular Baptist Church Cemetery
Pellyton, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2145800, -85.0739200

16. Barnett Creek Methodist Church Cemetery
Barnett Springs, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2304800, -85.0882500

17. Emmett Family Graveyard
Knifley, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2227000, -85.1823900

18. Sherrill Family Graveyard
Knifley, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2215800, -85.1841300

19. Pelley-Gabhert Family Graveyard
Pellyton, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2083000, -85.0570000

20. Luttrells Creek Cemetery
Dunnville, Casey County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1944427, -85.0532303

21. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Barnett Springs, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2443160, -85.0970000

22. Damron Cemetery
Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1866989, -85.1994019

23. Pelley-Rubarts Cemetery
Eunice, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1939970, -85.0511100

24. Pelley Slave Graveyard
Pellyton, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2093600, -85.0544900