Piet was born in Hoopddorf, Netherlands to Cornelis and Magdalena Hofmans on December 4, 1942, during the middle of World War II. Piet was from a large Dutch family, and was the fourth child out of ten children.
Piet spent his primary education years in the Netherlands and eventually immigrated to the United States with his family in 1957, the day before his 15th birthday. Piet served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1964 to 1966 earning the rank of E-5. Piet learned carpentry during his teen years in Holland and was a skilled in woodworking. He continued his education at the College of Sequoias receiving his Associate in Arts Degree. Later, Piet received his contractor’s license and worked many years in construction. He loved soccer all his life and was instrumental in the starting the Hanford Youth Soccer League in the 1970’s. Piet’s greatest love was spending time with his 2 daughters and his 4 grandchildren. During his later years, he attended many of his grandchildren sporting events, but he was never more proud than when one of them was on the soccer field.
Piet is survived by his daughters, Henie Ring and Anda Hofmans; grandchildren Chloe Hofmans-Montgomery, Spencer Hofmans, Madisen Ring and Ainsley Ring. He is also survived by his brothers Tony Hofmans, Cor (Jan) Hofmans, Bill (Julie Ann) Hofmans, Dick (Janice) Hofmans, and is survived by his sisters Nell (Jim) Styrd, Audrey (Norm) Galloway, Lena Chinners (Skip), Eneke (Richard) Vandersteen, and Annette Lovett. Piet is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Piet was preceded in death by his parents Cornelis and Magdalena; granddaughter Katelyn Brianne Ring; sister in law Elise Hofmans, nieces Ashley and Linnea and nephew William.
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