Ida Elaine Hoffman

Ida Elaine Hoffman

February 3, 1953 – October 4, 2025

Ida Elaine Hoffman, age 72, Hammon resident, was born February 3, 1953, in Clinton, Oklahoma to Fred and Katherine (Youngbull) Hoffman, and passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Oklahoma City.

Ida was raised in Hammon and graduated from Fort Sill Indian School in 1972. Following graduation, she attended Southwestern State College in Weatherford, where she took business courses. She dedicated much of her career to serving her community, working for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes in various positions, including many years as Housing Director.

Ida was a proud member of the Red Moon Baptist Church in Hammon and the Red Moon Service Club. She enjoyed going to church, cooking, playing hand games, attending pow-wows and benefit dances, and traveling. Above all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren. Ida was known for her warm smile and kind heart that made everyone feel welcome.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Katherine Hoffman; her son, Amos Beaver Jr.; and her siblings, John Tyler Hoffman, Archie Hoffman, Fredrick Hoffman, Lucy Snyder, and Pat Hoffman.

She is survived by her daughters, Kimberly Beaver of Hammon, and Amelia Waters and husband Matias of Hammon; her sisters, Thelma Kauahquo of Moore, and Shelia Arlene Chapman of Pawnee; grandchildren, Elijah Beaver, Michael Beaver, Joshua Beaver, Amariah Beaver, Prince Ray Beaver, Laura Beaver, Ayonna Dutchie, Mariona Dutchie, Jeffery Dutchie, and Mariya Waters; and great-grandchildren, Winter Beaver, Journie Beaver, Ember Beaver, and Elijah Beaver Jr.

A Traditional All-Night Wake will be held at 6:00 P.M., Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the Hammon ERC Building. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Thursday, October 9, 2025, also at the Hammon ERC Building, with Rev. Gerald Panana officiating. Burial will follow in the Hammon Mennonite Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of the Lee Hometown Funeral Home in Clinton.