Lyndon Gordon Hoffman (Buzz) was born in Chicago, Ill on November 5th, 1943 with his twin sister Linda to Gordon and Pauline Hoffman.
Later on Gordon and Pauline moved their family to Butler, MO. Buzz was one of four children. In 1961 he enrolled in the Air Force and served four years. When he got out of the Air Force he moved back to Butler.
On March 16, 1968 he was united in marriage to Vivian. They had three boys. In 1977 they moved their family to Blue Springs, MO. He retired from Yellow Freight where he worked for 30 years.
Buzz loved to coach his boy’s football and baseball teams. He also enjoyed watching his boys race bikes in BMX and taking them out on the boat and going fishing. He loved taking his grandkids to fun places like state parks, campgrounds, Disney World, water parks, etc. Buzz never met a stranger he couldn’t talk with. He loved it when all the family could get together. He treated his boy’s friends as one of his own. He was a very giving person and would give you his shirt off his back if you needed it.
Buzz is survived by his wife of 54 years Vivian of Blue Springs, MO., three sons Eddie Hoffman of Minneapolis, MN., Kyle and wife Tiffney Hoffman of Lee’s Summit, MO., Doug and wife April Hoffman of Lone Jack, MO., and daughter Tanya and husband Butch Harper of Austin, AR., two brothers Jim and wife Viola Hoffman of Clovis, NM., and Paul Burch of Butler, MO., and his twin sister Linda Ireland of Butler, MO., nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.
His family will receive family and friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Meyers Funeral Chapel, 1600 W. Main St, Blue Springs, MO. A committal service will be held 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 19, 2022 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Kansas City Hospice at KCHospice.org or the University of Kansas Cancer Center. Memories of Lyndon and words of comfort for his family may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com.
Thank you Lyndon for serving our country. Because of your service to our country we can all live our lives in freedom and peace.
God bless for taking care of our country and for all the sacrifices you have made for our country for me and for all of us.
LINDA PETERSON
WIFE OF A (DECEASED) UNITED STATES ARMY VETERAN
I have to share a Great Memory of Uncle Buzz. He was staying down here with Grandma and I had run into him in the checkout line at Walmart. While we were visiting a Little boy in the cart ahead of us starts yelling its Santa Claus Mom, Look, Hi Santa!! She acted embarrassed and was trying to shush him but Uncle Buzz turned and with a twinkle in His eyes and a big smile played the part to the hilt. I was in Awe of how he gave that Little boy a Memory to cherish. In that Moment I seen the Real Santa Claus, My Uncle!! Many Prayers For Aunt Viv, Eddie, Kyle, Doug and All their Family.
My deepest sympathy to Vivian & their sons. Also Buz’s daughter. I have known Buz & Vivian for 35 years. Moved nextdoor to them in 1987 & you would not believe but my last name is Huffman. I can remember the first time l they got some their mail & they received some of mine.
I can also remember when my daughters were young & Buz came over dressed up as Santa Claus to say Ho Ho Ho. It was a big surprise for them. They will never forget him & his jolly old soul & neither will l. They are the best someone could ask for as neighbors.
May God bless them all. Love you.
May peace be with you all knowing Buz suffers no more!
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of great loss. May God bless and comfort you and your family.
Dear Vivian I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Buzz was a joyful and giving man, who will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Tamie & John Donaldson
My prayers are with you and your family. We ask why and what should be.But at same time we have to go on and trust the Lord with our loved ones .
Vivian I am so very sorry.. Buzz was a great man and yes he never met a stranger he was always so funny and uplifting and our Santa Claus as we thought of him..I could talk to him for hours..I prayed for him and you from the time I found out he wasn’t well and still pray for comfort .love for you and the family…Buzz I will surely miss your smile everytime you came into Walmart ❤Rip my friend…
We served to gather at Blytheville Air Force 1963 to August 1965.He was a great friend.my heart goes out to Vivian and family!