Ila Gene Hoff

Ila Gene Hoff came from pioneer heritage and grew up with stories of her grandmother crossing the plains at age 5 with a handcart company and other ancestors colonizing parts of Southern Utah. She was a member of Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. Because of this she had a strong testimony of the gospel that she passed on to her own family.

Ila Gene Hoff "Geni" was creative all her life. Some of her talents were Heirloom sewing, quilting, knitting, painting, watercolors, and pencil sketches. She also designed and created custom window treatments. She loved learning and reading, especially gospel related books. She loved to cook and was the consummate hostess. She loved her family and had compassion for others. She had a real talent for teaching. She served in many callings in the church including ward Relief Society President, Stake Young Women's presidency, and as ward Young Women’s President where she was able to influence young women for good. As a young woman, she achieved her Golden Gleaner award.

When her kids were grown she went back to school earning her Master's Degree and began working as a social worker with Child Protective Services. and also as a professional counselor.

She was totally devoted to her husband of 54 years, Jack, and missed him every day after his passing in 2010. Preceded in death by her husband and her son Michael, she left a legacy of 6 adult children, 23 grandchildren and 52 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

She will be greatly missed.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Santaquin Downtown LDS Building, 90 South 200 East Santaquin, UT 84655. A viewing will be Saturday morning from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment, Lake Hills Memorial Cemetery.