Howard Lloyd 'Bud' Hofer, 83

WILMINGTON - Howard Lloyd "Bud" Hofer, formerly of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2009, with his family at his side. He was 83. Born in Wilmington, Bud was the son of the late, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew D. Hofer. He graduated from Wilmington High School in 1943. Bud served in the Navy during World War II on the U.S.S. Hermitage. Later, he started his career at the Pusey and Jones Shipbuilding Company followed by 34 years working in the Engineering Department at Atlas Powder / Atlas Chemical / ICI Americas. While working, Bud also completed three years of Civil Engineering at the University of Delaware. Bud was devoted to his family and was an accomplished photographer. He enjoyed traveling around the country with his wife. Mr. Hofer is survived by his son, David A. and his wife, Julia of Newark; a granddaughter, Andrea S. Danby and her husband F. Scott; a great-grandson, Franklin Scott Danby Jr., all of Cochranville, Pa.; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. In addition to his parents, Bud was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, S. Virginia Hofer; a son, John H.; a daughter, Susan; and a brother, Gordon Hofer. A memorial service will be held 4 p.m. Tuesday at Concord Presbyterian Church, 1800 Fairfax Blvd. Wilmington, where friends may call after 3 p.m. Burial will follow in Lombardy Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Concord Presbyterian Church or Lancaster General Hospital, Pastoral Services Dept., P.O. Box 3555, Lancaster, PA, 17604-3555 Online condolences please visit www.mccreryfuneralhome.com.