Gregory Fitzgerald Hooper, M.D.
October 5, 1961 - November 26, 2016
Sunnyvale
Gregory F. Hooper was born in Redwood City to Lawrence B. Hooper, M.D. and Wilma Hooper. He was a scholar-athlete who exceled in a variety of sports; his teammates from Little League Baseball, Pop Warner Football, Northern California Junior Tennis and Fremont High School remember "Hoop," the athlete. He later attended and graduated from Stanford University, where he studied human biology and played fullback on the football team.
After earning his medical degree from Howard University and completing his residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology from UC Davis, Greg started working at Redwood City's Sequoia Hospital. He eventually returned home to Sunnyvale to join the peninsula's premier medical family practice started by his father. It was during his return home that Greg met his loving partner of 18 years, Kerry Poole. He led the "old school" family practice until his retirement in 2015.
Greg was also an active member of the Church of Scientology, having served as a volunteer minister, and of Freemasonry, belonging to Liberty Lodge #299.
He is survived by his wife, Kerry Hooper, daughter, Lindsey Poole, two brothers, Lawrence B. "Chip" Hooper III and Michael Hooper, two nephews, Austin Hooper and Justin Hooper and niece, Alexis Hooper.
A memorial service will be held at the San Jose Scottish Rite Center on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, please send any donations in his name to the "California Masonic Foundation" with instructions to direct funds to the Nurses Oncology Program. Donations can be mailed to:
Grand Lodge of California
1111 California St.
San Francisco, CA 94108

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Published by Sunnyvale Sun Obits on Dec. 13, 2016.

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LANCE W LEWIS

January 2, 2022

Hay Hoop !!

Judy Keesecker

December 7, 2020

Always in our hearts

Judy Keesecker

December 7, 2020

So many fond memories. He was the best Dr I had and very thorough. He was the only one my daughter let call her storm. I owe so much gratitude to him for doing all he did to help me have my baby girl.

Michael Herron

May 13, 2018

So sorry to hear about the passing of Greg Hooper. Greg was one of my medical school classmates. He was a brilliant, very down to earth guy. He edited my residency admission application statement. He was awesome. Just found out on 5/11/2018 of his passing at our 30 year class reunion.

Michelle Barroso-Grubbs

December 4, 2017

I have many, many fond, wonderful memories of Gregory, his brothers, his father, Larry (who was my physician for many years), and Wilma, my best, dearest and beloved friend for 32 years. Although I've lived in Oregon for the past 17 years, it seems only a few months ago the boys were active in football and tennis, catfish grilled in the backyard, the boys sitting at the cozy bar in their home; watching the playoffs. I know Greg will be missed by his family, the loss a great loss. Michelle Barroso-Grubbs

Billie Sharp

November 5, 2017

I am so saddened to come across this obit. Dr. Greg's late mother was my late mother's cousin. I remember him fondly when he was a curly-haired child. I am so proud of his accomplishments. My heart goes out to his family. May he rest in eternal peace.

Sharon Murrell

October 10, 2017

I remember how he always noticed my silver jewelry and was so proud of the ring his brother gave him. He made one feel like family. He was always professional and made me and my family feel secure in his care. My husband and two sons were equally fond and secure in his care. We will miss him. We respected him and Dr. Lawrence. Dr. Greg smiled thru his struggles. The other doctors to whom he referred us had nothing but positive things to say about him. Rest in peace Doc.

October 10, 2017

Dr. Greg was always kind, thorough and professional. I am saddened hearing of his passing.
Sharon Murrell

Eric Valdez

September 19, 2017

I was only seen by Dr Hooper once but that left a lasting impression on me and recently looking for him I'm so sorry to find out of his passing. I wish I could have been seen by him more than just that one time.

Judy Keesecker

August 17, 2017

I just went online and was thinking about him and saw this...I am so saddened by the loss of Dr Greg. He was there for me through all my pregnancy losses and was there when my daughter was born. He was the best Dr ever and cared about all his patients

DeLisa Lee-Seals

May 2, 2017

Im truly saddened learning of a great loss Dr. Greg Hooper, I will always hold all myb doctors to his standards. He was truly concerned about his patients and if you didnt have the ability to pay he found a way so that I could continue my care with him not only was he my doctor but a friend my heart is truly heavy at learning of this great loss as a doctor, friend, a unique human being. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten. DeLisa Lee-Seals

Monica Morris

March 2, 2017

Dr. Greg. I was a patient for many years, and saddened that he has passed. He was always a bright lite every time I visited his practice. I just found of his passing today. My heart goes out to his family as I often heard bits and pieces of his loved ones at visits. Rest in peace as your light will shine on

The Rusher

January 17, 2017

Sunshine brilliantly radiated from the pride that awakened my senses since my very first visit to the father-son practice that daringly arrested my mistrust of medicine, after a bout with serious illness. Dr. "G" (generous) as I referred to him, nourished my health, heart and life's humilities with every genuine consideration any human being could offer through his medical expertise, sharp wisdom & even sharper fierceness to defend, to lift up a drooping spirit with an uncanny zest rich with encouragement__wiping away stressful tears with mile-high
smiles and a lean-on-me attitude of caring. At my lowest with my mom's declining health to my highest recovery from disease...The Hoopers stood as the wind beneath my wings for years. Tireless in their endeavor to serve sacrificially! If only I could have given a portion of what was blessedly given me to provide time outside of the weariness of their health challenges. Heaviness weighs me down at the losses. How much more for Carrie and family. I'm SO sorry for the distance and stillness that separates.
lovingly,
/ram

January 15, 2017

Dear Hooper Family,
We are saddened that last year brought you all such great losses. Our memories of our families together will always remain joyful. Michael, thank you for keeping in touch over the years; we appreciate your calls, even when they carry sad news. We are sorry we cannot be with you today for the service, but all of us are thinking about you and Chip.

Our heartfelt condolences from all of the Wheelers
Jody, Jon, Amy, Lynne and Jeanette
January 15, 2017

Anita Brown

January 12, 2017

Dr Greg! My favorite boss. The man who gave me the confidence and knowledge to be a leader at a young age of 20. I still think of you and hear your words in my head when I am searching for direction. I do believe that I became a great manager because of you.
Thank you for your words of wisdom, encouragement and your kind heart. You will be missed dearly.

Gabi Dotson

January 11, 2017

Dr. Greg was not only my Dr. for over 20 years but a real family friend. He is missed beyond words...
Live in peace and love in the beyond....

Harvey Jenson

January 10, 2017

So very very sorry to see Greg's passing. Thanks for your medical care for so many years. I appreciate your work in keeping up Lawrence's practice and making us old customers feel at home. You are missed.

Kay Weeks

January 10, 2017

I was shocked and saddened when I read about Greg's death. He and his family were great neighbors and friends while I was living on Cornwall Court. My deepest sympathy to the family.

Bill Moffitt

January 5, 2017

I am deeply saddened and shall miss Dr. Greg. I consider myself fortunate to have known him and to have been in his care.

B. J. King

January 2, 2017

I was a patient of both Dr. Larry and Dr. Greg for about 40 years.
Dr. Greg was a great person to have a medical conversation with and I always felt he cared. Blessings to your family and Thank you for being my doctor.

Sanjay Salunkhe

January 1, 2017

I was patient of Greg Hooper since I moved to California in 2007. He was good MD and later became a friend. Will miss him.

Mark Warlick

December 28, 2016

Greg was an excellent MD and took wonderful care of our family. He is loved and missed. - Mark and Stella Warlick

Valeria & Jorge Agraz

December 27, 2016

Thank you Dr Hooper for taking care of our family

Suzanne Flohr

December 14, 2016

As my neighbor, I remember many things about Greg. I even had a crush on him when we went to Panama Elementary School. He was the best at every sport he participated in but I remember him most for his walking on 10 foot stilts in our culdesac, Cornwall Court. Not just an excellent athlete, he was a genuinely super nice guy AND the smartest in the class.

Richard Bernhardt

December 14, 2016

I knew Greg back to Fremont High School. He was a friend and it is certainly very sad to hear of his passage. His vibrancy, good humor and friendship will live on with me.

Marty Yee

December 14, 2016

Greg was one of my best college friends and I am shocked to learn of his passing. His great humor and love for life will be missed.

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