James Robert Hopkins

James Robert Hopkins passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 5, 2006 after a wonderful 80 years of life.
He was born in San Francisco, California to James and Hollie Hopkins April 19, 1926 the third of three children. His favorite saying was ?I was once a five pound weakling.? He was a radar operator for the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater of Operations during WWII.
On April 14, 1951 he married Donna Mae Beaulieu in Reno, Nevada. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple a year later. They had five children and raised their family in Pacifica and El Granada, California. He worked as a journeyman cable splicer for P.G.&E. until his retirement in 1986. He enjoyed gardening and loved being outside in his yard. After his retirement he raised some beautiful bearded irises that were his pride and joy. He also liked to go hunting in the Trinity National Forest with his friends. Camping with the scouts or with his family was also a favorite pastime. He loved his family and liked to gather with them often. He had an amusing sense of humor and loved to tease his family. His children and friends especially remember his loud, shrill whistle.
A convert to the church, he faithfully served the Lord in many callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He also served as a scoutmaster for a number of years. Serving others was his motto.
He is survived by one sister Gladys Hopkins and his five children: David Lanette Hopkins, Annette Glen Jones, Jim Laurie Hopkins, Tom Cindy Hopkins, and Gordon Kim Hopkins; 22 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna and his sister, Ruth Wirgler.
Funeral service will be held September 22, 2006 in Moss Beach, California, at the LDS chapel. Burial services will follow at Skylawn Memorial Cemetery.