Eric J. Hopkins

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Eric Hopkins Obituary

Hopkins Eric J. Hopkins, age 43, passed away January 7, 2014. Eric was a loving son, husband and father. Eric was at home with his family when he passed. We know he is with our Lord, as a healthy young man, in his baseball uniform, ready to play. He Graduated from Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School in Bourbonnais, Illinois and is a graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1993 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering; while playing baseball for MIT. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. Eric worked for the Ford Motor Company in Livonia, MI and recently worked at Caterpillar in Summerville, SC. Survived by loving wife, Sandi Hopkins; son and daughter, Jared and Rachel Hopkins of Hilliard, OH; parents, Dr. Dennis P. and Gwen Hopkins of Bourbonnais, IL; grandmother, Donna Winkel of Indianapolis, IN; in-laws, Tony and Mary Ellen Kremer of Celina, OH, Rob and Andrea (Kremer) Beeson of Hilliard, OH and Brian and Robin (Kremer) Ripley of Denver, CO; along with numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. The Hopkins will receive family and friends Monday 12Noon-2 p.m. at the TIDD FUNERAL HOME WITH CREMATORY, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard, OH 43026, where a memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the family for Jared and Rachel's college funds. www.tiddfuneralservice.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 9 to Jan. 10, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Eric Hopkins

9 Entries

Sam B

November 30, 2023

I dont know what made me think about Eric, i went to grade school with him for years in Bourbonnais in the 1980s. I have moved from that town but over thanksgiving i was driving through briarcliff (the subdivision that we lived in), and saw his old house and thought about the sleepovers we had there. He always had a great smile, was so positive, and was a great friend. We lost touch after grade school, but i wont ever forget him.

Jason Hagen

January 3, 2022

Jason Hagen

January 3, 2022

Jason Hagen

January 3, 2022

Eric would have loved the recent restoration that alumni funded to the Delta Tau Delta, Beta Nu chapter at MIT! Eric was a great Delt at MIT and I miss him.

I was pleased to make a significant contribution in Eric's name. It made me very happy to ensure that Eric J. Hopkins' name is remembered and reflected on the large bronze plaque commemorating the house and the restoration! I sure miss you brother! My well wishes to your entire family.

- Jason Hagen (MIT, DTD, Class of 1993)

Dee Wise

January 29, 2014

Sandi,

Words can not express how very sorry I am to hear about Eric. I wish you and your family strength and healing.

Dee

Jason Hagen

January 12, 2014

Sandi,

My family and I extend our deepest sympathies. Though it has been many years since I have seen you and Eric, his memory and fine qualities are deeply remembered and valued. Even my mother remembers Eric vividly and recalled much information that he had shared with her about his family and upbringing. Eric was a remarkable person from every perspective. Patient, kind, generous, talented and humble (and willing to take thousands of questions from my mom proves it!). He was a great example for us all.

Though my wife and children have never met Eric, we have spent some time talking about him in these recent weeks and praying for you all around our dinner table. May God's strength, love and promise surround you and your family.

Several of us from Delta Tau Delta will be in OH to support you and to help celebrate Eric. Those that cannot be there are also mobilizing to gather up support and to share our memories for you and your children. We are collectively here for you- now and in the years ahead.

Frances Chesnut

January 10, 2014

Sandi. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. My heart breaks for you but you know he's well and with His loving Father.
May God's Peace be with you and your children.

Julianna & Greg Amell

January 10, 2014

Sandi, Our hearts are broken for all of you! Y'all fought a good fight and have showed so much courage and strength in the process. SO glad the Hopkins family crossed our path. Wishing you, Rachel and Jared much peace and comfort in the days ahead. Much Love, Julianna, Greg, Anna, Sarah and Olivia

Joanne Rivard

January 9, 2014

I am so saddened to hear of Eric's passing. His family is in my thoughts and prayers! Forever Young

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