HOPPY HEIDELBERG Obituary

April 22, 1940 - April 30, 2012 BLANCHARD Hoppy Eric Heidelberg was born in Midland, TX to parents, Woodrow Wilson Heidelberg and Eugenia Bell Heidelberg. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Patsy Cooper Heidelberg of San Antonio, TX; two children, Houston and daughter-in-law Sheila Wilkie Heidelberg, and Heather Heidelberg Gipson and grand-daughter, Happy Rylan Gipson of Plano, TX.Hoppy grew up in rural Midland County and attended high school at Andrews, Texas, graduating Valedictorian in 1958. He graduated from University of Texas with a Bachelor's in Business Administration in 1962, was a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, and then attended law school at UT. Hoppy also served in the United States Air Force Reserve in 1962 and 1963. His careers included Horseman and Breeder of Racehorses for over 40 years, Ranch Manager, Stockbroker, Banker, and President of Heidelberg Oil Company. He was a member of Mensa and Founder and CEO of Oklahoma Thoroughbred Breeders Association. His hobbies included Team Penning on cow-horses with friends and family, helping ranchers with cattle round ups, snow skiing, water skiing, jet skiing, and riding dirt-bikes. He was proud to have shown in the American Paint Horse Association World Championship Show to a Top 5 finish, and competed from 2000 to 2006 in the Team Pen America National Finals and finished Top 20 at the United States Team Penning Association finals. He served on the Murrah Building bombing Federal Grand Jury in 1995. He ran for Oklahoma State Senate in 1996 and Governor in 1998. He was active in the community of Blanchard, coaching little league football and baseball.He was preceded in death by his father, Woodrow Wilson Heidelberg, and his mother, Eugenia Bell Heidelberg of Midland, TX. He is survived by his brothers, Wilson Elliott and Norris Lee Heidelberg; niece, Alisa; nephew, Brad, his wife, Becca, and two grandnephews, Cal and Mac.Services will be held on Friday, May 4th at 11 a.m. under the direction of Pastor Andy Finch at the First Baptist Church at 919 NE 10th in Blanchard, OK. The family suggests donations to First Baptist Church Blanchard's Extending the Legacy Building Fund, P.O. Box 370, Blanchard, OK 73010. For more information, contact First Baptist Church in Blanchard at (405) 485-2181.For more information or questions, please contact Houston Heidelberg at (405) 760-3696.

Published by Oklahoman on May 2, 2012.
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A true patriot.
He never blindly accepted the government's narratives.

Ron Helton

Other

August 25, 2022

Thank you for your patriotism. RIP.

Dennis Cravero

August 14, 2022

We All learned a great deal from Mr Heidelberg as he stood up for his rights concerning the duties of a juror, at the OKC Bombing Trial..
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He may be gone but is far from forgotten..

steve & dawn johnson

Acquaintance

April 26, 2020

I remember Hoppy as a really great guy. I feel honored that he was a friend and fraternity brother.

Bill Wise

Bill Wise

Friend

April 26, 2019

Patsy:
Just found out about Hoppy's passing. I am so sorry and it is a great loss. I had many dealings with Hoppy, and never dealt with anyone more honest. He will be missed.

Larry Max Phillips

February 20, 2013

Houston , I am so sorry to hear about Hoppy's passing . I saw you at a few shows this year with out him a so I checked on him . Your dad gave me such enjoyment to be able to judge and watch him enjoy what he loved to do , Team Pen . He always had a big smile on his face. I know he is so missed , and just know he's Penning on the big team now. My thoughts are with you and your family .

ReeDee Vick

October 14, 2012

Such a true hero, stood up to big shots who believe they are above the law. Most back down but not Hoppy. Thank you and may you rest in peace. I pray there are more out there with brains they actually use.

Becky

September 24, 2012

I am truly saddened to hear of Hoppy's passing. This country is in dire need of more men with the intestinal fortitude of Hoppy. He had the brass to call a spade a spade.

Steve S.

May 28, 2012

Hoppy always had a really great smile.
As one of the younger cousins I always looked up to him. I thought there was nothing he could not do. And I was right. When I first met Pat I was jealous. She was so very pretty and I knew she would hold on to him for the rest of his life. He was so kind to animals and loved horses and this made him one of my very favorite and of course Pat became a favorite real soon also. When Houston and Heather were very young I thought how neat to grow up with such a great gentle dad. He will be missed. Our Prayers go out to the entire family. Love to all Karis

Karis Crawford

May 21, 2012

Although we have been in and out of touch since college I visited with him on the phone and passed emails over the years. I worried about his personal safety during the Grand Jury episode. But he always stood his ground and did so without fear or regard to consequences, for he was a person of courage and strong principles.
Hoppy graduated a year ahead of me at Andrews High School where we were friends and we became roommates at UT my freshman year. We roomed together for over 2 years and he became like a brother to me. To say I will miss him is banal and inadequate. Thinking of his no longer being in this world saddens me beyond words.
To the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May the Peace of The Lord be with each of you now and forever. To Hoppy, farewell dear friend. --KAI-- Walker

Walker Ogden

May 6, 2012

A true American hero.

Joe Listern

May 6, 2012

I am sorry to see you go Hoppy. You were a real patriot, and an inspiration to so many!!!

KEVIN SCOTT

May 6, 2012

Our prayers go up for God to give peace & comfort to Hoppy's families. J. B. has so many happy memories of the times he spent the night with Hoppy when they were young. We all knew he would be a leader and he proved that many times over.

J. B. & Reba Criner

May 5, 2012

ANDEWS, TX: Leader of the 1958 graduating class at AHS.

Greta Patterson Hicks

May 5, 2012

GOD bless Hoppy and his family. I'll remember him always as a Brother, roommate
and friend. May Woogie continue to look over Him.

Samuel Dotson Dibrell, B.O., '60
sdd@dibrelldotsondibrell. com

Samuel Dotson Dibrell

May 3, 2012

...Thanks For Standing Up For All People When It Was Needed Most....

Steve & Dawn Johnson

May 3, 2012

I am so sorry to hear the news of his passing. We had interviewed him several times following the Grand Jury debackle. He was a true patriot and a man we are all proud to have known. Your legacy will live on. Happy trails until we meet again.

Bonnie James

May 3, 2012

Thank you Hoppy for all your amazing and hard work! You will be greatly missed and your work and exposure of the FACTS will continue on for years to come. Again, thank you for being a TRUE patriot, filled with integrity and a true passion for the truth. You will be greatly missed.

Alex Thomas

May 3, 2012

good bye Hoppy, thank you for bringing light on one of the worst self inflicted wounds our nation has ever suffered.i never knew you, only about your struggles for truth. peace to your family.

loyd hunter

May 3, 2012

Hoppy was a truly unique, gifted and generous individual. It was a pleasure to know him, ride with him and share thoughts and opinions with him. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Rich Ptak

May 3, 2012

I only have sweet memories of Uncle Hoppy, I know he will be missed.

Leslie Thompson

May 3, 2012

Houston
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your Dad was very kind man who will be missed by everyone who knew him.
The Kenneth K. Ball Family,
Seguin, Texas

Kenneth Ball

May 3, 2012

Bye Hoppy. Truly one of a kind. We'll miss your presence in this world. But your work lives on.

Holland Vandennieuwenhof

May 2, 2012

Very proud to have you as a brother-in-law. May you rest in peace. You'll be greatly missed, but shall forever be remembered.

Bill & Carol Cooper

May 2, 2012

HOPPY, YOU WERE ALWAYS A TRUE GENTLEMAN, SEEKER OF TRUTH, AND I AM GLAD THAT I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET TO KNOW YOU. WE WILL MISS YOU . MAY GOD GIVE YOUR FAMILY COMFORT IN THIS TIME OF SORROW. JANE GRAHAM

May 2, 2012

Houston... Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. We know your dad will be missed by everyone who knew him.
The Barrett Family,
Mount Ida, Arkansas

Cheryl Barrett

May 2, 2012

I will alway remember Hoppy with fond memories. He was a good friend and classmate. We went many times to the Steakhouse for lunch while attending High School in Andrews. God Bless the family.

Doyle Hamilton

May 2, 2012

HOPPY: YOU WERE A GREAT PLEDGE BROTHER AT U.T.

YOU WILL BE MISSED.
-KAI-
JIM MCDUGALD

May 2, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Heidelberg family in your time of sadness. God Bless!!

McAuley Family

May 2, 2012

Pat, my prayers and blessings are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. Words can't say how hard it is to lose a loved one.

Sandra Trejo

May 2, 2012

Paula Kirmse

May 2, 2012

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