Mary Lou Hopson, 76, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, at Trinity Hospital in Wolf Point.
Lou was the third of four children, born Feb. 18, 1938, to Oscar and Pauline (Park) Poyser in Harlan County, Neb. She graduated high school in Almena, Kan., in 1955, and from Brown Mackie School of Business in Salina, Kan.
In 1956, she met the love of her life, Harry Hopson, and they were married a year later in Almena. Lou and Harry moved to Wolf Point in 1957 and stayed for one year before Harry entered the Air Force. They were stationed at Williams AFB in Chandler, Ariz., where their first son David was born in 1958. After Harry’s honorable discharge, the family moved back to Wolf Point to make a permanent home, where they welcomed three more children, Kelly, Douglas, and Tasha.
Lou worked for nearly 20 years at Faith Lutheran Home, starting as a physical therapy assistant and retiring as an assistant administrator. After her retirement, she kept busy as a substitute teacher at Southside School. Throughout this time, she was active in the Montana Veterinary Medical Association Auxiliary, Girl Scouts, 4-H, First Presbyterian Church, and Senior Citizens’ Center.
A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Lou followed all her children and grandchildren to their sporting events and activities across the state. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, bridge, entertaining, cooking, and baking. Lou often said that if you left her house hungry, it was your own fault. Lou was also an avid golfer who shared her love of the sport with family and friends. Her crowning achievement in the sport was shooting a hole-in-one at the Airport Golf Club with Harry as her witness.
Lou was preceded in death by her parents, her son, David; her husband of 50 years, Harry; and special friends Louie and Tana Dubbe. She is survived by her daughter Kelly (Jerry) Doornek of Glasgow; son Douglas (Nancy) Hopson of Wolf Point; daughter Tasha (Zane) Stiner of Cut Bank; sister Angie (Arlen) Butterfield of Kearney, Neb.; brother Keith (Delores) Poyser of Orleans, Neb.; brother Kenneth (Darlene) Poyser of Manhattan, Kan.; daughter-in-law Sharon McGee of Baton Rouge, La.; ten grandchildren, Erin, Chris, and Tyler Hopson; Nate and Erica Doornek; Shanna, Kelsey, and David Hopson; Kenzie and Kodee Stiner; and one great-grandchild, Beckett Doornek.
Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 9 at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 10 at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Condolences can be made online at www.claytonstevensonchapel.com.
Service Schedule
Visitation
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday December 9, 2014
Clayton Stevenson Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday December 10, 2014
Clayton Stevenson Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Service Schedule
Visitation
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday December 9, 2014
Clayton Stevenson Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday December 10, 2014
Clayton Stevenson Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Kathy & Roy Toavs says
Condolences to Lou’s family. I(Kathy) always enjoyed her when we were on the womens golf league and when we got together just even for a visit. God speed Lou.
Tony Barnes says
My mom always talked very highly Mrs. Hopson. I think she played a major role in my mom getting back into nursing.
Don & Judy Elletson says
Our deepest sympathy and friendship to each of you during this difficult time. I so remember your Mom/Grandma and Doc showing up at sporting events to watch their grandkids. They were always so much fun to be around! Its tough to loose a loved one, and especially close to holidays, may your memories and families be of comfort to you.
Don & Judy Elletson says
Our deepest sympathy and friendship to each of you during this difficult time. I so remember your Mom/Grandma and Doc showing up at sporting events to watch their grandkids. They were always so much fun to be around! Its tough to loose a loved one, and especially close to holidays, may your memories and your time with family be of comfort to you.
Warren & Bev evans says
Doug & family
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Lorraynez zobrak says
I’m so very sorry for you loss. She was a very neat person and I am sure you have many wonderful memories! God bless you!
Kris Sampson says
Nancy and Doug,
Bill and I are so sorry to hear of Lou’s passing. I always so enjoyed playing golf with her and I do remember the day after she got her whole-in-one…her telling all of us the story during league golfing. Our prayers and Blessing to you all.
Barbara Bryan says
I have great memories of your Mom and Dad from get-togethers at brandings, etc. Even as a kid, it was obvious to me how much Harry and Lou loved one another. Also remember Lou’s great sense of humor.
My sympathies to all . . . . She was a great lady.
Jim Baldwin says
Tasha and Family,
My deepest condolences at the passing of your Mother. She along with your Dad, made our stay at Wolf Point special and I will always have pleasant memories of our time and friends we still keep in touch with.
May God bless all of you,
Jim Baldwin
Aunt Shirley says
Doug, Nancy, and family,
I never had the pleasure of meeting or knowing your Mom, but I know by her obituary that she was quite a lady. Our love and prayers to you and yours at this time and always.
Brian and Vicki Eggebrecht says
So sorry to hear of Lou’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Granddad &. Julie says
So sorry to hear of Lou passing so soon after we left. We enjoyed our visit with all of you during Thanksgiving. Our thoughts and prayers are with your families.