Hopkins, Ruth E.
Ruth E. Hopkins, age
74 of Fremont, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008 at the Mercy Hospital in
Muskegon. Ruth was born on April 15, 1933 to Ralph and Mary (Hixon) King in
Hart, MI and later married Charles "Chuck" Hopkins on April 14, 1954 in Lake
Charles, LA. Charles preceded her in death on Feb.19, 1995. Ruth had owned and
operated the Fremont Bakery with her husband until 1985 and then worked at the
Newaygo Medical Care Facility in the food service department for 10 years until
her retirement. Ruth was a member of the Fremont Women of the Moose,
Chapter #401, enjoyed
bingo, bowling, Friday night car races, playing cards and gaming and swimming in
her younger years.
She is survived by her children, Richard
Hopkins of Bentonville, AR; Charles S. Hopkins of Fremont; Mike (Michelle)
Hopkins of Fremont; Duane (Debra) Hopkins of Fremont; Marian (David) Chilcote of
Twin Lake; Terry Hopkins of Fremont; 12 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren;
her special friend and companion, Gil Tanis of Fremont; her brother, Ted King of
Hart; her sister-on-law, Marie King of Fremont. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Charles; her son, Jerry
on Aug.18, 1999; her brother, Ralph King ;
her sister, Geraldine McCullough
VISITATION : Monday
5-8pm at Crandell Funeral Home with Women of the Moose Services at 7:30pm at the
funeral home. FUNERAL SERVICES : Tuesday at 11am at the Crandell Funeral Home –
Fremont Chapel. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS : Hospice of Michigan.
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To the family and friends of Ruth,
We were shocked to hear about your loss. We are so sorry. Our memories of
Ruth's family, and the Kings go back so many years. She was a very caring
person. Arnold and Mildred Woodring.
Posted 1/10/2008
So sorry to see your mom has
joined your dad. Our love to all Bev & Willie Westbrook
Posted 1/10/2008
To Ruth's family and Gil,
Ruth will be forever remembered. She was a very
kind and wonderful person.
We will truly miss her sweet hugs and beautiful
smile. Our deepest sympathy
goes out to each of you. Hang on to your memories
and one another.
Bless you all, sincerely your friends - Jimmy,
Ninajo and Emily Wallace
Posted 1/10/2008
Our deepest sympathy to the family ... and all who's life she
touched. Ruth was the sweetest person, I never saw her without a smile
and a cheery disposition. She was a tremendously great and caring
friend of my mom. Jan and I are very proud to know her and the family
she raised.
Bill and Jan Ebert
Posted 1/11/2008
Our deepest sympathy to the family ... and all who's life she
touched. Ruth was the sweetest person, I never saw her without a smile
and a cheery disposition. She was a tremendously great and caring
friend of my mom. Jan and I are very proud to know her and the family
she raised.
Bill and Jan Ebert
Posted 1/11/2008
To The Hopkins Family,
I know what a difficult time this is for you all. Brian and I are thinking
of you all. It is hard to find the right words to say but please know that
your Mother will always be remembered in our hearts. She had a smile that
lit up a room when she walked in. Her hugs were always warm and loving.
She loved her family deeply and constantly. Ruth will always be remembered
in our hearts.
Brian and Laurie Blum
Russellville,AR
Posted 1/11/2008
Love to
all family and friends on the passing of Ruthie.
She was kind, caring, and all around wonderful
person and also a great friend.
We will treasure the memory's of the many road
trips, car races and fishing trips with her and Gil.
She will always be the Queen of shuffle board
to us. Her memory lives on.
We will really miss her smile.
Lisa Dezinski and Jerry Westbrook Sr.
Posted 1/11/2008
To the Hopkins Family and friends : Ruth was a
very special person in everyone's life she touched. May the memories never fade
for Ruth will live on in our hearts. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Cindie Hayward-Simmonds No one can know just
what you've lost;
No one can understand the cost;
But when you feel your energy drain,
Please count on us to help ease your pain.
Let us help you cope with grief;
We hope with time you'll feel relief.
We can't replace the one who's gone,
But let our concern help you carry on.
To Foo Foo's family,
We are so sorry that Of Foo has left us. She will be home free with Hawk is
the only good thing about it. If there is anything we can do please let us
know. I will treasure my memories of FooFoo. Ahh the memories keep us
going.....take care
Don/Gayle (Fert) Visscher
TO RUTH'S FAMILY & FRIENDS: RUTH WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AS ONE OF THE
KINDEST, MOST CARING PEOPLE, THAT I WILL EVER KNOW! HER LOVE FOR HER FAMILY
NEVER CEASED, AND HER SMILE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN! HOLD ON TO YOUR
MEMORIES, AND SHE WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU, IN YOUR HEARTS!
SINCERELY,
BEVERLY (ELDRED) & JEFFERY WRIGHT
Posted 1/12/2008
To the Hopkins kids and to
Gil,
I got a hug from Ruth at GMH in December. So
shocked to hear that she's gone. She was such a nice lady.
With all our sympathy,
Shirley and Vern Blamer, Bullhead City, AZ
Posted 1/14/2008