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Sherril A. Hops

1933 - 2017

BORN

1933

DIED

2017

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Mount Sinai Hollywood Hills

5950 Forest Lawn Drive

Los Angeles, California

Sherril Hops Obituary

October 2, 1933 - March 6, 2017 On March 6, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Sherril A. Hops, passed away quietly at home, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Nadine Hops, and children Jeffrey Hops, Jonathan Hops, and Jacqui Meyer. He will be sorely missed by his grandchildren, Emily Hops, Max Hops, and Carrie Meyer, and by daughter-in-law Lori Hops, and sons-in-law Brian Heck and Stan Meyer. Sherril was born October 2, 1933, served in the US Navy during the Korean War, married in 1957, and graduated UCLA in 1959 with a degree in Theater Arts. He made a lifelong career in automotive advertising, served several years on the board of Temple Beth Hillel, where he and the family have been members for almost 50 years. He will always be remembered as a man of remarkable kindness and extraordinary humor. Memorial services will be held Thursday, March 9, 11:30 AM, at Mount Sinai Mortuary, 5950 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90068. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Jewish Family Service Los Angeles.

Published by Los Angeles Times from Mar. 8 to Mar. 9, 2017.
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Nadine, Jeffrey & Brian, Jon & Lori and Jacqui & Stan,
Sherrill touched many lives and will be missed by anyone that knew him. We hope memories of happy times together help get you through this sad time.
With Sympathy & Fondly,
Dayna & Mike

Dayna Berman and Mike Peterson

November 19, 2017

Jeff and family - My heart goes out to all of you. I am so sorry for your loss.

Terri Welsh

March 21, 2017

Jeff and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. May you be comforted by loving memories.

Judy Downer

March 19, 2017

Jeff and Family;

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss...your dad sounds like an awesome man.

Kevin Nourse

March 19, 2017

My deepest sympathy to your family at such a difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find some comfort and peace from the God of all comfort.

DD

March 9, 2017

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