Flint, Michigan
HOOPS, D'Arcy M. - Of Burton, age 80, died Thursday, April 21, 2011 at his residence. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Burial in Great Lakes National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. Visitation 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. D'Arcy was born in Flint on February 5, 1931 and was a resident of Flint most of his life. Mr. Hoops graduated from Flint Central and General Motors Institute. He married Patricia Kerr on October 17, 1953, then served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956. D'Arcy was employed at GM Fisher Body from 1949 to 1986. He was an avid golfer and loved his winters in Florida on Anna Maria Island. D'Arcy above all, loved his family. Surviving are wife, Pat; children, Gregory (Denise) and Julianne (Jim) Bates; granddaughters, Stacie and Jenna (fiancé, Tyler). He was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Othelia. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
Many time in the passed years I have had thoughts of D'ARCY pop up in my mind and it always gets a smile on my mind , I really enjoyed conversing with him no matter what the subject ! He was a great friend !
chuck Timmons
April 16, 2023
D'Arcy will be missed. My deepest sympathies for your loss. I'll always remember what fun Christmas & Thanksgiving dinners with the family were.
Kirsten Ballard
April 27, 2011 | Anchorage, AK
Blessings and prayers to your family...we all had such good times when we were (all) younger...sorry I couldn't get over to see you...he'll be remembered at my masses....(Fr) Bill Lugger
Fr. William Lugger
April 26, 2011 | Lansing, MI
Pat
June called and informed me of what happened..I,as I'm sure you,will always remember our last luncheon together at Hanks on the Island.God love you and your beautiful family.Another Buddy of mine gone. Love Nita Wallis
April 26, 2011
Pat-
Please accept our condolences on your loss. My parents (June & Paul Bush) told us the sad news about D'Arcy. I'm sure Aunt Betty (Johnson) will really miss him and your dinner's out.
Erika Bush-Delaney
April 25, 2011 | Caledonia, MI
Sorry for your loss. I worked with D'Arcy
at Fisher Flint #1 and also was on his bowling team at that time. Haven't seen D'Arcy since I retired but he will be missed
Alex Nickoloff
April 25, 2011 | Burton, MI
Greg and family: I'm sure you don't remember me from Kearsley years Greg, still I wanted to send my condolences on the passing of your father. May the gathering of friends and family bring warm memories and comfort.
Michael Crane KHS 74
April 25, 2011 | Grand Blanc, MI
Pat-
I only knew D'Arcy since 1960 and really enjoyed my golfing relationship with him. Gleefully, I had to tell D'Arcy that he had erred in recording a birdie for me at Willow Brook. It was an eagle!
April 25, 2011
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Ben Spillane
April 25, 2011 | Traverse City, MI
