Monday, November 24, 2008

Tribute to (Great) Gram Hopper

On Monday November 24th, Chris's Grandmother passed away, she was such a huge part of our family and she will be greatly missed. We can take comfort in knowing she lived a long and happy life. She was always there for Chris & his Sisters while they were growing up and every time I saw her she would remind me to "take care of her boy". Ben & Emma loved going to visit Great Gram "Popper" as Emma called her. They enjoyed visiting her cottage and seeing the fish in the pond outside. We are so sad that she is no longer with us, but we are happy that she is no longer in any pain.






Obituary:
Elizabeth M. (Liz) Hopper

Hopper, Elizabeth M. (Liz) On November 24, 2008 Elizabeth M. Hopper joined the Church Triumphant. She was born on July 4, 1914 in Coleman, Texas to Armistead F. and Madge Martin. The eldest of four children, Liz grew up in numerous towns in Texas. She attended the University of Texas at Austin where she met and on August 21, 1935 married the Reverend Hubert H. Hopper. Liz enjoyed the life of wife, mother and community volunteer. She was active in her church, her daughters' schools, the Girl Scouts and PEO. After the death of her husband in 1976 Liz moved to Grace Presbyterian Village where she lived for thirty years in Cottage 50. She served on the Board of Directors of the Village, and volunteered many hours assisting fellow residents. She also edited the Village newsletter for many years. Liz experienced wonderful travels with her sister and brother-in-law, Jean and John Bardgette, and was a devoted mother and a grandmother extraordinaire. Liz is survived by her sister, Jean (John) Bardgette; daughters Mary (Ned) Benson and Ann Scheurer; grandchildren Jean (Scott) Miksch, Amye (Brian) Webster, Kelley (Chris) Stratton, Chris (Katie) Scheurer, Sarah (Wes) Burton, Mary Scheurer; and eight great-grandchildren.

1 comment:

Shannon said...

I will keep you all in my prayers. It looks like my sweet Emma will have another grandmother up in heaven!