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Funeral services will take place on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 11:00 AM (Mountain).

Presbyterian Church
Kadoka, South Dakota

Black Hills National Cemetery
Sturgis, South Dakota



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In memory of

Norma Jean Hopkins

of Kadoka, South Dakota, died on Monday, August 13, 2018 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip at the age of 90

Norma Jean Hopkins was born November 7, 1927, to Louris and Louise (Jones) Johnston at the family homestead south of Belvidere, South Dakota. She attended grade school and high school in Kadoka. Norma attended beauty school in Watertown which is also where she met the love of her life Russell “Pete” Hopkins.

They were united in marriage on September 14, 1946 at Watertown, South Dakota and to this union were born four children: Jim, Bob, Jeanie, and Carolyn.

In January 1947 they moved to Kadoka, where he worked at People’s Market. In 1956, the family moved to Sioux Falls. In 1959, the family moved back to Kadoka where they purchased the Corner Grocery Store from Charles Mullin. They owned and operated Hopkins Economy Market from August 1959 to October 1975. They also owned and operated the Kadoka Sundries from 1975 to 1982. In 1983, they built the Hopkins Laundromat, which they operated until retiring in October 1994.

Norma was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Kadoka for many years. For 19 years Pete and she enjoyed travelling to Apache Junction, Arizona during the winter. The past ten years Norma has spent the winters in Nevada with her sons Jim and Bob.

Survivors include two sons James “Jim” Hopkins and Robert "Bob" Hopkins and his wife Sarah, all of Pahrump, Nevada; two daughters Jeanie Kok and her husband Tim of Whitewood, and Carolyn Trottier of Iron Mountain, Michigan; 16 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; one brother Lloyd Johnston and his wife Teresa of Kadoka; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Norma was preceded in death by her husband Russell "Pete" Hopkins on February 18, 2002; her parents; one grandson David Hopkins; one great-grandson Andrew Briscoe; two brothers Lester and Leonard Johnston; and one sister Geraldine Siedler.

Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 18, at the Presbyterian Church in Kadoka.

Burial will take place at a later date at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.

MEMORIAL SERVICE
Saturday, August 18, 2018 - 11:00 a.m.
Presbyterian Church
Kadoka, South Dakota

CLERGY
Pastor Gary McCubbin

MUSIC
Ruth McCubbin - Pianist
Susan Davidson - Vocalist
“In The Garden”
“Amazing Grace”

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT
Black Hills National Cemetery
Sturgis, South Dakota

  • So sorry for your loss. Always remember your mom as a fun loving gal and a great mom and friend. Love and prayers. ~ Terry and Lois Helgerson Sioux Falls, SD (8/20/2018)
  • Mike, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ~ Tim Goodwin Spearfish SD (8/17/2018)
  • So sorry for your loss, cherish all the good times. I will always remember Pete and your Mom in the store and at all the good dances at Long Valley so many years ago. Prayers for the family. ~ Betty Lou Stratton Pierre, SD (8/16/2018)
  • Mike, Jenn and family,
    My Deepest Sympathy. Cherish all your memories. Keeping you in my thoughts.     ~ Fawna Goff Sturgis, SD (8/16/2018)
  • So sorry for you loss, your Mother was a beautiful caring lady that touched many. Sending our prayers to comfort you all! ~ Kathy Porch Jobgen Scenic SD (8/15/2018)
  • Prayers to Norma Family , love to visit with her and Pete. .remembering when they would go south for the winter and I would take care of the laundry and the house for them. They were great friends. ~ Bruce and Bonnie Madsen Kadoka S.D. (8/15/2018)
  • So sorry to hear of Norma's passing. Thoughts and prayers for all. ~ Ellie (Brown) Bettelyoun Rushville, NE (8/15/2018)
  • Bob and family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. ~ William spangler Pahrump Nv (8/15/2018)
  • Dear Family
    Norma was always a classy lady!! I have enjoyed visiting with her these past weeks while she was in Philip. She told some good stories that made me smile. She loved her family dearly.
    Many Hugs and prayers of comfort to all of you in the coming days.
    God Bless
    David, Michelle, Kelcey, Katie and Lukas Butler     ~ Michelle Butler Philip (8/15/2018)
  • I am so sorry for your loss. Please know I care and will pray for you as you start your new journey without Norma. ~ Roxy Formanek Rapid City (8/15/2018)
  • Oh my gosh, Norma and gramma Lillian Carlson will get to have some nice long chats. Sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you all. ~ Donna Craven Rapid City, SD (8/15/2018)
  • Bob and Sarah, sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Great that you had that one last visit. Our prayers are with y'all. ~ Tim and Peggy Lester Austin, TX (8/14/2018)
  • Our thoughts and prayers are with the family ~ Joyce and Ron Thompson Chula Vista, Ca (8/14/2018)
  • Sorry for your loss. Our condolences to the family.
    Chuck and Patty Morris     ~ Patty Morris Menifee, CA (8/14/2018)