Lyle Hopkins

Send Flowers Lyle Hopkins February 4, 1926 - November 23, 2006

Mr. Hopkins was born February 4, 1926 in Benton Harbor the son of the late Charles and Emma (Evans) Hopkins, Sr. On March 8, 1947 he married the former Barbara E. Hopkins. Lyle was employed for 33 years at Whirlpool Corp., retiring in 1983. He and Barb spent winters in Bayside, Texas for 23 years. They belonged to the Friendship Club of Stevensville, and the St. Joseph and River Valley Senior Centers. Lyle enjoyed building houses and loved collecting antiques. He also enjoyed being with family, working outdoors, tinkering in the workshop, and playing on his front-end loader.

Facts

Born: February 4, 1926
Place of Birth: Benton Harbor, Michigan
Death: November 23, 2006
Place of Death: Stevensville, Michigan

Survivors

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Barbara; four children – Linda Hopkins of Stevensville, John (Cyndy) Hopkins of Stevensville, Larry (Jan) Hopkins of Niles, and Richard Hopkins of Stevensville; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and ten great great grandchildren. Lyle was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Melissa Hopkins, in 2000; and a brother, Charles Hopkins, Jr.

Memorial Donations

Memorial donations may be made to:
Berrien County Cancer Service or Hospice at Home

Services

Viewing

Sunday November 26, 2006 , 2-4 PM at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel

Funeral

Monday November 27, 2006 , 11 AM at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel

Burial

Monday November 27, 2006 at Graceland Cemetery