Lasting Memories

Marilyn Rhoades Hoffman
Feb. 5, 1933-April 26, 2017
Menlo Park, California

Marilyn Rhoades Hoffman left this world peacefully at the end of April. Daughter of Donald and Dorothy Rhoades, Marilyn grew up in Palo Alto, California, on Washington Ave.

She attended Castilleja School, followed by U.C. Berkeley, where she was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. Marilyn (or 'Mouse' as her fellow Cal buddies referred to her), often shared the many special memories about her days at Berkeley.

In 1955 she married Ralph Hoffman Jr. and they settled in Menlo Park, California.

Marilyn dedicated her life to raising her three daughters: Nancy (of Inverness, CA.), Karen Gilhuly (husband Ned, of Woodside, Ca.) and Sheila Lee (husband Mark, of Cary, N.C.)

She is also survived by her twin brother, Donald 'Dusty' Rhoades (of Placerville, CA.). She was deeply proud of her six grandchildren, Lauren, Claire, John and Kate Gilhuly and Will and Grace Lee.

She was an avid reader, appraiser and dealer of rare books. Marilyn also had a green thumb and enjoyed seeing her garden evolve over the 50 years she lived in her home in Menlo Park.

Many of Marilyn’s happiest memories were made at Lake Tahoe, where she spent her summers with family and friends.

Marilyn will be remembered by her dear friends from the many chapters of her journey for her GOP loyalty, quick wit, California Bear pride and inner beauty.

In keeping with Marilyn’s wishes, a private service will be held.

Throughout Marilyn’s life there had always been a canine companion at her side. In honor of her love of dogs, donations can be made to Monterey Bay Labrador Retriever Rescue, PO Box 269, Pebble Beach, CA. 93953.