Woodward News - JACOB PATRICK HOPPER, youngest of five children born to Jacob Leo and Patricia June (Squires) Hopper, was born July 2, 1964 at Woodward, OK. He died unexpectedly at the Woodward Hospital on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at the age of 49 years.
He was known to his family and friends simply as "Jake" and he was raised and educated at Mutual where he graduated from Sharon-Mutual High School with the class of 1983. In high school, Jake was active in the Vocational Agriculture program, as well as, FFA. He furthered his education at Southwestern in Weatherford and later attended Woodward Vo-Tech school where he earned his certification as a fork lift operator. Jake was the type of guy who could weld, do wood working and make most anything he set his mind to. He liked to fish, hunt and enjoy the outdoors. Growing up, he attended the Mutual Methodist Church with his family.
He is survived by his father, Leo Hopper of Mutual, his children: Meggan Hopper of Ft. Worth, TX and Bradin Hopper of Corpus Christi, TX, his brothers, Jamie Hopper (Terri) of Mutual, Jeff Hopper of Woodward and Jon Hopper (Cheryl) of Mutual. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Pat Hopper and infant sister, Marva Lee. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2014 at the Mutual Christian Church with Pastor Lloyd Charles Stovall, officiating. A private family graveside will be held in Dunlap Cemetery. The family requests memorial contributions to Dunlap Cemetery in lieu of flowers.
Redinger Funeral Home-Box 236-Seiling, OK 73663 will serve as custodian of the funds. Personal condolence messages can be sent to the family at www.redingerfuneralhome.com.