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Thurman Lee Hopper

Birth	:	21 Aug 1930 Canton, Stark County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	31 Oct 2009 Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Totara Memorial Park, Thames, Thames-Coromandel District, New Zealand
Coordinate	:	-37.1653440, 175.5590990
Description	:	THURMAN L. HOPPER, 79, of Winfield, Kansas passed away Saturday morning, October 31, 2009 at the Kansas Heart Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. Born August 21, 1930 in Canton, Ohio, he was the son of Frank and Faye (Neubecker) Hopper. When Thurman was a young boy, his family moved to the Grenola area for about a year, and then moved to Comanche, Oklahoma where he would graduate high school. He was united in marriage to Donnie "Sue" Davidson in Comanche, Oklahoma on May 28, 1949. Thurman worked in various capacities in the field of Computer Programming, and his skills multiplied as... Read More	THURMAN L. HOPPER, 79, of Winfield, Kansas passed away Saturday morning, October 31, 2009 at the Kansas Heart Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. Born August 21, 1930 in Canton, Ohio, he was the son of Frank and Faye (Neubecker) Hopper. When Thurman was a young boy, his family moved to the Grenola area for about a year, and then moved to Comanche, Oklahoma where he would graduate high school. He was united in marriage to Donnie "Sue" Davidson in Comanche, Oklahoma on May 28, 1949. Thurman worked in various capacities in the field of Computer Programming, and his skills multiplied as computer technology evolved, ultimately earning him the title of Programmer Analyst for a number of years. He was employed by several large companies including Halliburton Services in Oklahoma, Welex Oil Co., McWood Oil Co., the Permian Corp., and Occidental Petroleum Co., all based in Texas. Sadly, he was forced to leave the computer field altogether due to health issues. He moved to Winfield in 1972 and returned to his first love, carpentry. He worked for a local lumber yard until he felt confident enough to open his own business, which involved roofing, painting, and remodeling home in the Winfield area. An unexpected economic recession forced him to give up his remodeling business, and he found work with Parman's in Arkansas City. With help from one of his brothers, he purchased a small magneto repair shop in 1973. Shortly after that, he built a new building nearby, where he continued to work until his death, buying, selling, rebuilding and repairing oil-field engines and accessories. He, along with his wife, Sue, owned and operated Hopp's Engine & Magneto Service for thirty years where Thurman worked every day, doing his best to serve his many loyal customers. Thurman was a member of Millington Street Baptist Church as well as the AMA Model Airplanes Club. He enjoyed building and flying his model airplanes. He also enjoyed working on the cabin he built in Grenola more than 20 years ago. He is survived by: His wife: Donnie "Sue" Hopper of Winfield; His sons: Larry Hopper and Alan Hopper, both of Winfield; His daughters: Sheila Scott of Winfield; and Sherri Hasbrouck, currently residing in the U.S. Virgin Islands; His brother: Kevin Hopper of Lovington, New Mexico; His grandchildren: Darrell Ozbun, Sharla Arndt, and Danielle Hopper; His great-grandchildren: Caleb Goosey and Elizabeth Arndt; and Numerous cousins, nephews and nieces. In addition to his parents, Thurman was preceded in death by his two older brothers, Truman and Leland Hopper. Graveside Funeral Services will be held on Thursday afternoon, November 5, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at the Grenola Cemetery. Friends may call at Miles Funeral Service in Winfield on Wednesday evening from 5 to 9. A Memorial has been established in Thurman's name for the American Heart Association. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.

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Where is Thurman Lee Hopper's memorial?
Thurman Lee Hopper's memorial is located at: Totara Memorial Park, Thames, Thames-Coromandel District, New Zealand.
When did Thurman Lee Hopper death?
Thurman Lee Hopper death on 31 Oct 2009 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Thurman Lee Hopper's memorial?
Latitude: -37.1653440
Longitude: 175.5590990

Family Members:

Parent

Francis Marion “Frank” Hopper

(1896 - 1970)

Faye Neubecker Hopper

(1899 - 1992)

Spouse

Donnie “Sue” Davidson Hopper

(1931 - 2012)

Siblings

Truman K. Hopper

(1919 - 1993)

Francis Leland Hopper

(1922 - 2004)

Children

Larry W. Hopper

(1951 - 2009)

Sheila S. Hopper Scott

(1954 - 2014)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Totara Memorial Park
Thames, Thames-Coromandel District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -37.1653440, 175.5590990

2. Parawai Māori Cemetery
Parawai, Thames-Coromandel District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -37.1590100, 175.5640600

3. Shortland Cemetery
Thames, Thames-Coromandel District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -37.1423500, 175.5571520

4. Tararu Cemetery
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Coordinate: -37.1049590, 175.5189510

5. Ngatea Memorial Walls
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Coordinate: -37.2757990, 175.4915380

6. Omahu Cemetery
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Coordinate: -37.2707910, 175.6533300

7. Waiomu Urupā
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Coordinate: -37.0267530, 175.5194780

8. Makomako Urupā
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Coordinate: -37.2329470, 175.3389910

9. Miranda Cemetery
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Coordinate: -37.1798970, 175.2980610

10. Whakatiwai Urupā
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Coordinate: -37.0860660, 175.3014660

11. Allan Block Cemetery
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Coordinate: -37.1794319, 175.8572147

12. Whangamata Cemetery
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Coordinate: -37.2278330, 175.8553480

13. Pukerimu Lawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: -37.3900600, 175.6908910

14. Maramarua Cemetery
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Coordinate: -37.2572920, 175.2538630

15. Tairua and Servicemen's Cemetery
Tairua, Thames-Coromandel District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -37.0198000, 175.8423460

16. Tairua Historic Cemetery
Tairua, Thames-Coromandel District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -37.0080120, 175.8492210

17. Tirohia
Paeroa, Hauraki District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -37.4381503, 175.6436459

18. Maukoro Cemetery
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Coordinate: -37.4614130, 175.5018220

19. The Sailors Grave
Tairua, Thames-Coromandel District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -36.9627384, 175.8423243

20. Te Karo Bay
Tauranga, Tauranga City, New Zealand
Coordinate: -36.9610800, 175.8426300

21. Ashby Cemetery
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Coordinate: -36.9756920, 175.2599670

22. Waerenga Cemetery
Waerenga, Waikato District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -37.3650160, 175.2398320

23. Waihi Cemetery
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Coordinate: -37.4093500, 175.8629600

24. Waiterimu-Matahuru Cemetery
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Coordinate: -37.4452080, 175.2910660