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John Hopper Obituary
John E. Hopper M.D. of Geneva, Illinois and Bradenton, Florida died on November 5, 2016 in Bradenton at age 79.
He was the son of J. Whan Hopper and Sophronia Hopper of Mt. Jackson, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Mt. Jackson High School, attended Oberlin College, and received his M.D. degree from Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Training in internal medicine with specialization in hematology/oncology followed. He taught, saw patients, and was engaged in research first at the University of Chicago, and later at the University of Illinois in Chicago where he was Professor of Medicine. He was the author of much research papers and co-author of two books on immunology.
He loved nature and classical music. Golf was a passion and he belonged to golf clubs both in Geneva and in Bradenton. He had been married to his wife Maia for 54 years. They have three children, Jeffrey, Audrey, and Laura and five grandchildren, Jacob, Madeline, Marina, John, and Jack.
Funeral services will be held at The Mt. Jackson Presbyterian Church in Mt. Jackson on November 19 beginning at 10:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Mt. Jackson Presbyterian Church 129 Mt Air Rd New Castle, PA 16102 (for the New Castle paper) or to Homes for endangered and lost pets (HELP) @ www.helpinganimals.org for the Fox Valleypaper.
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J. Marie Haren
November 3, 2017
I worked in Dr. Hoppers lab from 1976-1979 and remember him as a calm, alert and gentle soul who was well organized and generous with his time, knowledge, encouragement and support. I learned lab skills from him that are relevant to this day. He understood different personalities and was very good with language. This allowed him to nurture relationships between coworkers in a way that is rare and valuable. In those days, he was an avid tennis player and blood donor. I remember he was proud that Maia had worked on the Viking mission. She and the kids sometimes visited the lab, especially Jeff. I am sorry for your loss.
The last time I saw Dr. Hopper in 1979, he was laughing. He drove my coworker Tom and me to a farewell thank-you lunch in Bridgeport in a beater car he kept in a garage downtown. That car was always getting vandalized, and it was missing the rear windshield on that day. I was in the backseat. Between his unusual driving style of frequent accelerations, and a pounding rainstorm, I was getting drenched, all the while assuring him I was fine. He found this hilarious, and it was. May he rest in a well earned peace.
Dennis & Sue Chaplin
February 2, 2017
Maia, my sincerest condolences to you and the family on John's passing. He was one of the most remarkable people I have ever known. Our thoughts are with you. Best wishes.
Dagmar Reay
February 2, 2017
My deepest condolences at the loss of John. He was a wonderful man and it was always a pleasure talking to him. My thoughts and prayers are with my friend Maia and her family!
Kersti Thompson
November 27, 2016
Maia, my warm thoughts and condolences to you and your family. The world has lost a fine man
Kersti Thompson
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