John Hopkins Obituary

Hopkins, John Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Fri. Feb. 28, 2014. Beloved husband for 61 years to Bernice (nee Struttmann). Loving father of John, Michael (Kathy), Carolyn Walsh (Terry), the late Daniel, Barbara Gilbert (Damon), the late Paul, Theresa Garrison (Bob), Mary Morales and fiancé (Mark Meyer), Janet Marty (Jeff), Laura Wheeler (Tom) and Michelle. Wonderful grandfather to his 17 grandchildren, (Chad, Jeremy, Melissa, Tiffany, Nick, Tim, Brett, Laura, Cindy, Jennifer, Sara, Jamie, Jacob, Taylor, Andrew, Dominic and Kalista) and 9 great grandchildren, (Clayton, Zoe, Meghan, Makenzie, Maddie, Gracie, Lily, Mia and Jeremiah). Dear brother of Barbara Aydt (the late Henry), the late James Hopkins (Harriet), the late Vera Hopkins, Joe Gantner (the late Martha), the late Bob Gantner (the late Marge), Dorothy Cody (the late Bob), Tom Gantner (the late Jean), Lee Gantner (Theresa), Ron Gantner (Betty), Jim Gantner (Sandy), the late Dodie Pauley (the late Doug), Ray Gantner (Terry), the late Steve Gantner (Barbara). Brother in law of Lorraine Wilhelm (the late Marvin) and Mel Struttmann (Laveigh). John was born Oct. 28, 1930 in St. Louis to John and Nettie (nee Nickrent) Hopkins. He married his high school sweetheart, Bernice, in 1952. After proudly serving his country in the Korean War, he went to work for the Defensive Mapping Agency. During his tenure working for the government and while helping raise his children, he went on to get his undergraduate degree in 1963 at St. Louis University. Later he received a masters degree in 1964 from Yale University and a second masters degree from MIT in 1976. He was an original and long time member of St. Norbert Catholic Church and had the distinction to be the first Eucharistic Minister of his parish as well as served as one of the religious instructors for the parish school of religion. Upon his retirement, he loved to remind us that he was a substitute teacher in the Hazelwood School District. John served as the chaplain to his Korean War Veteran chapter. He was most proud of his beautiful and devoted wife, as well as his children and grandchildren. He spent many hours watching them perform their music, sports and academic activities. He will be most remembered for his sweet and outgoing personality as well as his funny and interesting storytelling. Services: Memorial Service at Meramec Bluffs, 1 Meramec Bluffs Dr., Ballwin MO 63021 . Saturday, March 22 at 10 a.m.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Mar. 9, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for John Hopkins

4 Entries

shelly hopkins

March 21, 2014

I love you daddy. I will miss you very much, and I look forward to the day that I get to be with you in heaven.

Barbara Hubbell

March 14, 2014

My deepest sympathy to Bea and the family. I recall many picnics and New Year's Eve get together with John and Bea and other co-workers from Missouri Baptist Hospital. He always seem to have wonderful stories to tell. May the Lord comfort all of you at this time and know that my prayers are with you.

March 12, 2014

My sincere sympathy on the loss of such a fine man. The Hopkins family has always been very special to me. Especially
my treasured friend Bea. We worked together for many years
At Missouri Baptist Hospital. Bea would tell me how wonderful it was when John would take the twins to the library on Saturdays, so she could sleep. What a wonderful couple!!!
They seemed to grow more in love as the years went by. I remember when Bea pilled all or most of the kids in the car, and drove to see John in Mass when he was at MIT. I also remember his rich laugh, and endless stories, most of them about his beloved family.
May your faith, and the faith of your Father bring you peace.
My love to all of you.
Jan Lundstrom

PHIL ODOM

March 9, 2014

SEMPER FI - FELLOW VETERAN
THANK YOU - FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY.
You are one of our heroes.
We will remember you always and miss you dearly.
Take your Warrior's rest for a duty well done.

I wish to extend to members of your family my deepest sympathy on their loss. May the force of GOD be with them as they walk through this difficult time. May the loving promises of our LORD and Savior comfort them and give them strength.

As a grateful Veteran, I leave my sympathy and hope you accept this as a small token of appreciation for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one to our Country.

SEMPER FI
U. S. MARINE AND VIET NAM VET

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