Lena Hoch was born on May 7, 1935 to Herbert and Marie Dyck. She was the oldest of six children and was a great help to her parents in raising her siblings. Lena lived in Wolf Point until moving to Bellingham, Washington in 1946 where her family lived until 1951 when they came back to Montana. After graduating from Luster Bible Academy in 1953, she worked at JC Penney and the hospital for a short time.
On October 4, 1955 she married Edward Hoch. They made their home on the farm where Eddie grew up and together raised seven children. Lena worked beside Eddie on the farm wherever she could. She helped him butcher, cut and wrap meat. She helped him move farm equipment and cooked many, many meals for her children and Eddie while they farmed the land. Together, they raised cattle, chickens, pigs, and turkeys. Living on the farm was tough, but Lena and Eddie were a team, always together.
One of Lena’s passions was music. She was a very talented piano player. She enjoyed playing at home and for service on Sundays at the church. Lena also played the accordion and organ and taught her children to play instruments including the guitar, mandolin, and banjo. Not to mention all the kids learned how to sing and performed in church on numerous occasions.
Lena learned to decorate cakes from her mother. Together they made wedding, birthday, and anniversary cakes for others. After Marie passed away, Lena took over and was hired to make all kinds of cakes. Some of her favorites were the ones she lovingly made for her children’s weddings. When that business died down she spent time travelling around selling Cameo (for which she won numerous awards) and later took some time preparing taxes for H&R Block.
She had a special bond with her only daughter, Lori, cooking, baking and playing piano and her sister, Mavis, whom she loved to visit in Minneapolis. Lena had a kind heart, always made time for others, taught her children about God, but especially loved just spending time with all her children, their spouses and her grandchildren.
Lena is survived by her children: Ernie (Carla) of Chewelah, WA; Eric (Mary Kay) of Williston, ND; Everyl (Doreen) of Deer Park, WA; Ellery (Lori Ann) of Wolf Point, MT; Lori (Bruce) of Blaine, MN; Emory (Dalynn) of Zurich, Switzerland; Eli (Denise) Lino Lakes, MN. Grandchildren – Eliane, Elondra, Evan, Erin, Alyssa, Savanna, Loni, Jeannie, Kayla, Patrick, Carlie, Kenton, Austin, Lindsey, Lauren, Elynn, Easton, Colin, Garrett; and 14 Great Grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Mavis, and brothers, Harold, Les and Jim.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward; parents, Herbert and Marie, and her brother, Glenn.
A family and friends service will be held on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 19, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the Gospel Fellowship Church in Wolf Point. A luncheon will immediately follow the funeral at the church and interment will at Bethel Mennonite Cemetery in Lustre will follow at 1:30 p.m. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Condolences for the family may be left using the form below.
Service Schedule
Family and Friends Service
7:00 p.m.
Sunday August 18, 2019
Clayton Stevenson Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
10:30 a.m.
Monday August 19, 2019
Gospel Fellowship Church
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Service Schedule
Family and Friends Service
7:00 p.m.
Sunday August 18, 2019
Clayton Stevenson Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
10:30 a.m.
Monday August 19, 2019
Gospel Fellowship Church
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Leslie Gudmundson says
My condolences to The Hoch Family.
Kim Saffell says
Lori, Bruce, Lindsey and Lauren,
Your mom was such a wonderful lady who will be missed by all. We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kim, Guy, Nikki & Jessy
Shane & Diann Gibson says
Sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dan and Noreen Hohman says
Our condolences to all of Lenas children and grandchildren
Jeannie and Jerry Archdale says
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers
Cam & Jodi Martin & family says
To all the Hoch families, so sorry for your loss take care from the Martins
Bonnie Olson says
So sorry to hear of Lena’s passing. As a child, I lived just across the road from her parents Later in life We were friends through Weight Watchers. She was such a sweet person with a sunny smile for everyone. She spoke often of her kids and grandkids, she loved each and every one so much. Our loss is Heavens gain for sure. I am sending up prayers of comfort and peace for all of you she is finally home with her beloved Ed and Jesus.
Tim (Bushman) Redwood says
To the Hoch family,
My condolences in seeing that your mother, grandmother, and friend has passed on. I am blessed to have known your family and to have had the priveledge of playing in Summer Softball tournments with Ed and sons. Some of the best memories I have! Ed & Lena were two of the kindest people you would ever want to meet, they always extended their warmth and friendship to me. I always appreciated Lena’s kindness, generosity and smile. Knowing that Lena was a devout christian woman, she is now standing and smiling in the presence for our Saviour and Lord Jesus.
Thank you for a lifetime of wonderful memories! God Bless You All!
Sincerely,
Tim (Bushman) Redwood
Calgary, Alberta
Florence McGeshick Garcia says
I have fond memories of taking my Dad Fred McGeshick to eat at the Sherman and we’d often sit and visit with Ed and Lena. Lots of visiting about WP in the old days. They were so kind and happy and you could tell they loved each other very much. I picture them doing that again. My condolences to the family. Florence
LeRoy Schultz says
Sending my condolences
Very sorry for the loss
Shawn Sime says
Lori, Bruce, Lindsey and Lauren
Your Mom will be greatly missed. She will forever live your hearts and will be watching over each and everyone of you. She was such a warm and special lady. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Shawn, Dan, Kasey, Ashley and Amanda
Darlyn Grainger says
Ellory and families. So sorry for the loss of your beloved mother, grandmother. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Vicki Eggebrecht says
So very sorry to hear about Lena. She was such a special lady. I loved spending time at your home when Lori and I were growing up and she was always so kind and welcoming. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this difficult time.
Cheryl L Headley says
We want to express our condolences. For the loss. You are all in our prayers. Even though we have broken hearts, it is relief know is in the comfort our lord Jesus Christ. From Paul and Cheryl (Hoch) of Forks Washington