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Debbie Hopp Obituary

April 4, 1937 - November 30, 2024 Debbie Hopp, a devoted mother, computer scientist, and passionate traveler, passed away peacefully at 87 in West Orange, NJ. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she graduated Phi Beta Kappa from UCLA and worked on early computers at RAND Corporation. She later spent 26 years at TRW in aerospace and was an advocate for science education.
A lover of travel and the arts, Debbie was dedicated to her community and volunteered with organizations such as the League of Women Voters. She is survived by her daughter Melissa Hames (Scott) and grandchildren Sabrina and Julia, and was preceded in death by her daughters Stephanie (1963–1989) and Julie (1961–1998).
Her legacy of strength, wisdom, and kindness will be deeply missed.
A memorial will be held in February, date TBD. Donations in her memory can be made to HIAS.org or JFSLA.org.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Los Angeles Times on Dec. 3, 2024.

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