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Family History, On This Day

Elma Minnie Davis (nee Hofmeier) – Passed away Jan 5th 1988

January 5, 2025 HoschkeFamilyReunion Leave a comment

Elma Minnie Hofmeier met Amandus and Mary’s grandson Bert Davis when her parents were living and working in Karangi. After a full and wonderful life, Elma passed away on this day in 1988, aged 77. You can read more of Elma’s life story here, with thanks to Pat Davis and Bruce Davis.

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Back row: Albert, George, Amandus (father), Frank, friend, Frederick
Middle row: Harold, Annie, Jessie (with baby son), Mary, Mary Ann (mother), Ted;
Near front: Hulda, Amandus junior; Front row: Ernest, Arthur.
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