November 20, 2018
Edward Kyle (Ed) Hopps passed away peacefully on November 20th, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife Shirley; two daughters, Cindy (Phil) and Andrea (Michael); five grandchildren, Michelle (Nick), Kyle (Meshell), Scott (Amy), Alex (Becci) and Mila; and three bouncy great-grandboys,Willem, Koen and Phillip.
Ed was a proud member of the Canadian Navy from age 17, through the Korean War, and retired as Lieutenant Commander. He always embraced nature and the outdoors, from fishing for salmon as a young man, to camping and gardening as a father, as well as cross country skiing and leading hikes with the Vernon Outdoors Club during retirement. He dedicated many years to community service as a long time member and President of Lions Clubs, both in Victoria and Vernon. He, and his wife Shirley, also volunteered with the One to One Reading Program at elementary schools in Vernon. Ed was a patriotic Canadian and Tim Hortons coffee connoisseur!
The family will remember and honour Ed privately. They would like to thank the staff at Gateby Care Centre and Dr. Pritchett. Heartfelt thanks to Ed's friend and walking partner, Lori Baillie.
Cremation arrangements were made with Bethel Funeral Chapel Ltd., 5605-27th Street, Vernon, BC. V1T 8Z5 250-542-1187.
Bethel Funeral Chapel Ltd