Michelle Benson and Julia Grace Hoffman

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Hoffman, Michelle Benson and Julia Grace Michelle Benson Hoffman, age 40, and her daughter, Julia Grace Hoffman, age 8, of Eden Prairie died August 17 as a result of injuries from an auto accident. Michelle, daughter of Wayne Benson and Marsha Vietor, was born on September 22, 1971. She graduated from Wayzata High School and continued on to receive a bachelor's degree in education through St. Cloud State University. Married to Michael in 1996, together they were blessed with four children; Jacob, Joseph, Julia, and Jason. Most recently Michelle worked as a teacher at The American International School of Muscat, Oman. Julia, daughter of Michelle and Michael Hoffman, was born on November 11, 2003. She was entering third grade at TAISM. Michelle and Julia both leave behind a legacy of being able to love and build friendships wherever their lives took them. They are survived by siblings, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends around the world. On Friday, August 24 services will be held at Grace Church at 9301 Eden Prairie Road, Eden Prairie, MN (952) 926-1884. A visitation will begin at 10am with a memorial service at 11:00. Following the memorial service will be another time for visitation during the public reception. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, we are asking that people look into supporting compassion.com. Huber Funeral & Cremation Services Eden Prairie Chapel 952-949-4970 huberfunerals.com

Published on August 22, 2012