In Memory

Dan Hooper

Obituary for Dan Kimball Hooper "Hoop"

Born November 16, 1946 and crossed the finish line October 4, 2008. The last marathon was a three 1/2 year run with metastatic melanoma. Hoop will be missed by all the trout in the Western US and Scotland, by family, friends, and his fellow mates of the Larchmont Track Club.

He created a wonderful life with his wife of 42 years, Bonnie; son, Sam & Heather Hooper;  daughter, Kim & Jon Paulding, and brother, David & Sissy Hooper.

PAPA will be missed by his 10 exceptional grandchildren: Chase, Alex, Kelsey, Ellie, Anna, Will, Nate, Charlie, Luke and Thomas. His life-long Sunday Dinner tradition will carry on! Hoop was a friend to all. He enjoyed great food and drink. He loved to garden and enjoyed his many travels that took him all over the world, but his heart was always in the Utah desert and mountains. Dan was an avid runner and as his knees aged, a walker. He loved starting the morning with the crosswords with his wife and ending the evening by cooking a delightful meal with her as well. Please send flowers to someone you love in Dan's honor and contribute to a charity of your choice. He will be spending the next 18-24 months working with medical students at the U, and then his ashes will be taken to all his favorite spots. A memorial service and celebration will be held.  



 
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01/09/15 09:00 PM #1    

Carol Hall (Bartholomew)

During my years a teacher at Oakridge Elementary I had the privilege of teaching one of Dan & Bonnie's grandchildren, Ellie Paulding.  Her mother, Kim Paulding, was one of my room parents, and a truly devoted one at that.  Ellie and Kim are both testaments of Dan & Bonnie's dedication as  parents and grandparents---people who cared very much about quality education and acceptance of responsibility in that effort. 

                                                                                        ---Carol Hall Bartholomew

 


01/11/15 07:41 AM #2    

Bonnie Jo Straley (Hooper)

Carol, your kind words were lovely, Thank you.
It was great to "find" you again at Oakridge after so many years. Look forward to seeing you at the reunion this fall.
Hugs, Bonnie

04/01/15 12:03 PM #3    

Alan Andrus

Dan was one of the nicest guys I hav ever met.  I didn't know him in high school or Jr. high.  We met at the U while I was playing in a band.  He and Bonnie hung out at many of our rehearsals and always at our gigs.  He had a great taste in music.  He and Bonnie got into running and my brother spent many hours with them socializing with other runners in the area.  Dan was a good friend and a great guy.  So sorry to see he passed so young. 


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