Steve Hopson

I had lost track of Steve until another old friend, Kelly Varnado called to tell me of his passing. The funeral home was so full I had to sit in one of the outer rooms and watch it on video.
Later, while discussing it with my wife Donna, she reminded me of a fishing trip that Steve, Kathy, Kelly, Linda, Donna, and I took to the Key Allegro house in Rockport. We caught a good many fish and collectively decided to have a fish fry - without the maids and cooks!
The big boss (Don) flew in, after hearing of the good fishing, and proceeded to take me to one of the back rooms to rip me a new one for sending the maids home. Little did we know that Kathy had been in that bathroom and hid in the bathtub behind the shower curtain while he chewed me out!
Long story short, Don left, we had a great fish fry and laughed all night at Kathy!
God's speed Steve!

Steve was more than our boss at Targa, he was our friend as well. There is no doubt that Steve cared about each one of us. I am so grateful to have known him and his wife Kathy who was the love of his life. There isn't a day that goes by that we don't think about or talk about Steve. I will never forget this wonderful, feisty, funny and kind man.

Steve was a remarkable guy and someone I've always respected and looked up to here at Targa. I will miss him. All the Hopson family will be in my prayers.

Kathy and Cindy,
Steve was a brother-in-law in name but more than that a best friend to me. We all had so many great times together rather it be fishing, vacationing or just visiting on the patio for hours. I already truly miss him and believe he lives on in each of us through our stories and memories. For as long as there are memories, they are in our hearts to stay.
Love you always Steve! Thanks for being the best friend ever!
Vic

I was socked to hear this Morning of Steve's passing. I will miss seeing he and Kathy at Villa-Sport fitness center. I will continue to pray for Kathy and the family as they are going through the bereavement of Steve's passing.
May our Savior continue to give them strength daily as they walk this journey without Steve.
May God bless you
Jimmie Dotson

The first time I laid eyes on Steve, he Mike Heim and I got into my car and drove to Lake Charles to perform due diligence on what would be the initial acquisition for Targa Resources. Steve's energy and efforts were critical in making this company successful. He was my team mate and partner and it breaks my heart to know he has left this world. With Love and Prayers from Rickie and I. Stacy Duke

I really enjoyed working with Steve. It is a blessing to know such a man and just know that I will pray for the Hopson family. He will be missed but we were all blessed to have Steve in our lives.

May God's peace be with you,

Kathy, Cindy and the Hopson family, Please accept Ginny and my prayers for you and for Steve. I was very sad in December when I heard Steve had decided to retire, but nothing like when I heard he was very ill. Steve was a friend, a dedicated employee and the smartest engineer I know. I was blessed to have had the opportunity to work with him at Targa.

Hopson Family, Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in my thoughts and prayers.
It truly breaks my heart to know Steve is no longer with us. I had the pleasure of working for this wonderful person. In the year and a half that I worked with him, he taught me great lessons in work and in life in general. He was always jokester in my eyes but the best one was the one Brian, Seth, Elise and I had on him about the mints that were by my desk that he loved, so he always got his mints!
I remember he would come in my cube and talk to me or ask me a question about one thing and an hour later we are talking about well, who knows what conversation we would end up in. He made such a huge impact in many people's lives and hearts.
Steve, know that you are overwhelmed with so much love, very much respected and will be greatly missed. Rest Easy Boss Man.

Kathy & Cindy, May God give your Family comfort in your time of grief. My family extends to you our deepest condolences.

The Lopez Family

Steve was the kindest and most gentle yet encouraging spirit ive encountered. whilst I've disconnected in recent years, his influence left me with wisdom and generosity, kindness and self awareness that ive often reflected on and personally embraced. so sad to read of his passing, wishing only the kindest thoughts for his family. Miss you mate ! - stu

Aunt Kathy and Cindy,

We will laugh together about the good times and cry together when we're sad but most importantly we will be doing all this together!

All I keep hearing in my head is Uncle Steve saying "barracho'ed" as we all drank and had a good time together!

We love you guys!

To beautiful Kathy, Cindy and all the Hopson Family,

Days of thinking and still at a loss of words to express our sorrow. Steve was and will always be a wonderful man. Though not here with us now, he is now fishing and playing slots in heaven waiting to see everyone again. Please know that the 100+ of great exciting stories had his love for all of you pouring out. Through his rough exterior was a man that loved nothing more than his family and he always let that be known. Steve shuffled down the hallways in his leather jacket and boots telling me about the hard working people in his life and was never too big to praise those people for doing so much for him. Some people may have saw his harder exterior, but more got to experience the true John. I loved calling him John because 1) not many knew that was his name/ no one else called him that and 2) I felt like I was a lucky one who got to see the fun loving man that treated us like we were part of his family- separating such a great man's name was a must.

Kathy, thank you for all the time you had to sacrifice with Steve so he could work alongside of us- he always told you were an amazing woman to put up with all his travel during the decades of marriage. Through all his stories the golden bottom line was always you.

Our prayers will continue in hopes that smiles and rejoice will come sooner with the thoughts that he is with God; and that is the ultimate bliss we all hope to have. Please do not hesitate to call us if you ever need anything.

We are sending all of our love and hugs your way!

Steve- We love you and will see you again one day!

Kathy, Cindy, and all Hopson Family
Listening to the heart-warming stories about Steve I am so glad that Clayton was so fortunate to know and love Steve. We are so very sorry for your loss as well as ours for this very lovely man. May God bless and keep you all strong.

I met Steve several years ago as I called on Targa for business. He was a great person and always open to visit, go to lunch, etc. He will be sorely missed by all. Thoughts and prayers to the family at this time.

Dear Hopson family, I'm so very sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers through these times of sorrow. I worked for Steve at Targa and truly enjoyed his endless intelligence and his passion for his work. He touched many lives who will keep him in their hearts.

so very sorry... I lost my husband john 9 years ago & sometimes it feels like
yesterday... be strong.. have faith & hope... tincture of time..
.this too shall pass... you carry my thoughts....
theresa euton egan.

Dear Hopson Family,

My deepest condolences for your loss.

Steve always made me smile when he would stop by my desk. I remember the twinkle in his eye when he was planning a trip to the casino. He was an authentic, kind man and will be sincerely missed.

With love in Him,

Kathy Cindy Bill and Pat
Words do not do justice at this time. He was a good friend counselor brother to me. So sorry I am out of town.
Sincerely,
Kam Kneisley

Kathy and Cindy, I am so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. He has been a good friend for many years, was always smiling and kept me laughing with his many stories. He was a good, honest, and trustworthy man who will be missed by many.
Jim Kuehler, Bellville, Texas

Pat and I wanted to offer up our condolences to Kathy, Cindy and the entire Hopson family. I always enjoyed the conversations Steve and I had about work and life in general. I will miss him.

Kathy and family, we are so sorry to hear this and also are sorry we can't be there today. We both have many fond memories of Steve, as mentor to Kim and friend to both of us. You're in our hearts and prayers. God's comfort and peace.

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family. Steve and I worked together at Coastal, and I enjoyed his sense of humor and admired his strong work ethic. We often discussed fishing. His family was definitely first place in his life.

Kathy, Steve was not only my boss but one of my best friends. The period of my life during which we worked and spent time together were some of the best times in my professional career. Steve is one of only a very few men whose ethics, honesty and loyalty I believe to be above reproach. I say unashamedly, I loved him as a friend, I cannot believe he is gone, and I will miss him terribly. If there is anything Svetlana and I can ever do to help please do not hesitate to call.
Richard and Svetlana Hutchison
713 254 3607 Cell
713 647 6776 Home
713 381 2458 Office

Deepest sympathy. We wanted to share a fond memory of you, Steve and the Kriesel's on a Vegas trip. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kathy, Cindy and the entire Hopson family, Sheryl and I are so sorry for your loss. Over the past 15 years Steve was a great friend and mentor for me. I am grateful for the opportunity that I had to work with and learn from him. I have so many fond memories and I can't help but smile when I remember so many of the experiences that we shared. God bless you all.

Hopson Family,

We are deeply sorry for your loss and hope you find some peace and solace in your time of sorrow.

Steve was an amazing boss! He was one of the best and brightest in the business and his work will continue to live long after his passing. He hired the best minds and trusted them with their decisions. He took care of everyone that worked for him, both professionally and personally. He never held back on his views and always said what he meant unfiltered. A straight shooter, if I have ever known one!

He had a sense of humor that was unabashed and unparalleled, and his stories were a delight to hear.

The last I talked to him was at his retirement send off, he said something to David Scarborough and me, which coming from him, I hold to the highest regard and will never forget how dearly it means to me.

He will continue to live in the memories of the countless people he has influenced. He will be sincerely missed and our deepest condolences to everyone.

Jigna and Shirish Mehta

Steve will be missed by many. Our prayers and sympathy to the family. We always enjoyed tailgating with him at the UT football games. We will remember the good times we had with Steve--enjoying the good food and beverages.

Kathy, Cindy and the Hopson Family,

It breaks my heart to know that Steve is no longer here on earth with us. He was such a wonderful man to know and work with for more than 20+ years. Steve lived life to the fullest and loved his Family so deeply. May your hearts be filled with all the wonderful memories of joyful times together as we come together to celebrate a life well lived.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kathy and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are for you all. May God grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.

Steve was one of those people that you instantly liked. While work could get stressful he never seemed to take it out on those around him. We have lost a really high quality person.


David Honeycutt

Hopson Family,

I'm sorry for your loss. Steve was a man of few words during our encounters at work, but he always made me laugh. We had a inside joke about Bob Langley (Sorry, Bob!)He will be missed!

Samantha Folsom

Kathy,Cindy, Bill, and Pat
Steve has been a friend for over 30 years. Great engineer, great family man, always steadfast and a great friend. He has gone to soon but will remain in our hearts for ever.

Kathy and family, we are praying for God's comfort for all of you during this difficult time.

What a wonderful person Steve was and beautiful family he had! Steve will be sorely missed by his Targa Family as well. Prayers to you all in this time of sadness. My thoughts are with you all.

Dear Ones,

Keeping you and all the family in our prayers! May the God of all comfort give you peace at this time.

Kathy and Cindy, Steve and I spoke often about family during our work breaks. I want you both to know that what I came to know during those conversations was that Steve loved you both unequivocally and completely. He was a special man. May God bless Steve and the entire family.

Kathy, Cindy and Family,
There is nothing I can say to express how sad I am for your loss. Steve was a blessing in my life and someone that influenced me and others to be better. Steve will always be loved and never be forgotten.

The Bible says that "Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted." I pray that God will bless you and comfort you and your family.

Kathy, Cindy, Bill and Pat
I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow and know Steve is in a better place and is healed. You are all in my prayers.

Steve was such a great man who made lifelong impacts on so many of us. He will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace, and prayers for all of his family during this difficult time.

Kathy and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Steve will truly be missed by all of us. May God give you peace and comfort at this difficult time. You will continue to be in my prayers.

Kathy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

Kathy and Cindy, I have known Steve for many years and have enjoyed working with him at Coastal and Targa. Steve had a high regard for people, took his job very seriously, was funny and was a rascal at times. We all loved Steve and will miss him very much. God bless you both and give you peace in you sorrow.

Kathy
My name is Ronnie Rains, I have know Steve for many years and had a great deal of respect for him, He was a great guy and we will miss him dearly. I can't imagine how you and the family feel and wish only the best for you. Ronald D. Rains

Kathy, Cindy, and Hopson families,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you for your loss. Steve was so much fun to be around. We know that he loved all his family and the video shows how much he was loved by all. We remember going to the baseball world series in Omaha with he and Pat, our trip to Alaska and gambling at casino in St. Joe. Sorry we could not make it there for the funeral.
Debby and Roger Ideker

Dear Kathy and the Hopson family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. My continued prayers for each of you especially during this difficult time. May he rest in peace. Steve will be missed!

Kathy, Cindy, Bill and Pat,

We are so sorry for your loss. Steve was the best! He lived life the way it should be lived.

May God grant you peace in this time of sorrow.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kathy and Cindy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and family in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Kathy and Cindy -

Friday afternoon we received the jolting news of Steve's passing while sitting at our desks at work. That evening, like many folks do these days, I posted something on Facebook in some attempt to tell Steve, and the world, just how much he meant to me. How I was not done knowing him. I want to share it here with you two because the rawness is still real.

I am heartbroken. My boss of 10 years passed away today. I often thanked him for all he had done for me. He'd always shrug..."I just opened the door [gesture big door open] and you just walked right on in." And I would say, "Yes. But you opened the door." I love you, Steve. And I am so grateful for all you did for me and my family. Thanks for opening that door.

Yesterday, Brett and I were talking in the office. And we both felt the loss of not being able to say good-bye. But Brett said it best. Steve lived a life where he didn't need to say good-bye. We all knew how he felt about us and us about him. What a perfect statement of the man he was.

Dan, Alicia, Kendall and I offer you both our deepest sympathy. May God hold you in his arms and provide you comfort.

Love, Jessica Keiser

Kathy and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Steve respected and appreciated everyone who worked for him. He will be sorely missed.

Sorry for you loss, Steve was one of the great guys in the business. He will be sorely missed. Ronald D Rains
Interstate Treating Inc

We will miss you Steve. Kathy, thank you for sharing the pictures with us.
Steve really did enjoy life to the fullest. You all are in our prayers. God Bless!!

Kathy, Cindy, and Hopson family -- We are deeply saddened by Steve's passing and will continue prayers for you during this incredibly difficult time. Steve had such a big heart and fun sense of humor. May God's great love comfort you in ways only He is able.

Kathy,

I am sorry to hear about Steve's passing. He was always a source of wisdom and common sense in working on the GPSA Engineering Data Book, and fun to be around. The GPA Midstream has lost a great contributor. I am sure he is in heaven now and I hope that brings you some comfort at this difficult time.

Ms. Kathy, My deepest sympathy and prayers for you and family will continue through out this difficult time. May God Bless and Comfort you always.

Kathy, Cindy, and the entire Hopson family; I am very sorry for your loss. Steve was a good and generous man, and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to know him.

So sad to hear the passing of a good man I highly respected. The Hopson family is in my prayers

Kathy, Cindy and family-our sympathies at this difficult time. May the Peace of God, which surpasses all our understanding, and the heartfelt memories of this wonderful man, which we were so fortunate to know, sustain you'all until you are reunited in the promised Glory. Bob, Jeanne & Katie Langley

Kathy and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Steve's passing has left a void in your lives to be sure, but I pray you can focus on wonderful past memories and remembrances of the good times. How precious you have the promise of one blessed day seeing him again! You are in my thoughts and prayers as you try to begin to understand, heal, and move forward in this life.

May choirs of angels carry you into paradise. We spent a lot of hours playing on the sandy road and at the creek in back. Kathy, Cindy, Bill and Pat, God's grace be with you.

You and your family are in our prayers! With heavy hearts we are here for you! God has a new angel with him now!