Marvin L. Hopkins

Marvin L. Hopkins was born Sept. 4, 1932 to Evert & Mary Hopkins near Caldwell, ID. The family lived in the Sunnyslope area before relocating to Payette, ID then on to the Ontario Heights area. Marvin attended schools in Sunnyslope and Payette before graduating from Ontario High School in 1952. Marvin served his country as a medic in the Army and received an honorable discharge in 1957. In 1952, Marvin and Myrna Makin were married and to this union, a daughter, Donna Kay, was born. On Dec. 1, 1958, Marvin married Mary Frances Allison in Winnemucca, NV. Soon after a son, David and a couple of years later a daughter, Serena completed their family. During this time, Marvin was the owner/operator of “Hop’s Super Service” in Payette. Marvin knew the value of hard work and served his community well. He enjoyed many adventures helping the local ambulance service. He was a member of the Payette County Sheriff’s Posse, Payette County Rodeo Board, and Treasure Valley Crankers Club. Marvin worked hard to complete the chairs in the Masonic Lodge and achieving the status of a Shriner. He and Frances enjoyed many trips with the Shriners Caravan benefiting the Shriners Hospitals for Children. In 1970, the family moved from Payette to the Oregon Slope where Marvin began his career with the Owyhee Project North Board of Control as a “ditch rider” until he retired in 1994. Marvin had a gift for refurbishing farm machinery especially balers and restoring antique cars which he enjoyed showing off in local parades. Shortly after his retirement, Marvin began hauling livestock with David operating Ray’s Trucking Service. They drove hundreds of miles and shared thousands of stories hauling cattle. Marvin and Frances enjoyed winters in Arizona listening to music and spending time with old friends. The highlight of their year was fiddle week. What could be better than fiddle music, breakfast at the seniors, grandkids dancing, and a parade?

The last few years Marvin endured many health issues but handled them with grace and dignity. Family gatherings were centered around Marvin and homemade ice cream. He reveled in the accomplishments of his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Marvin is survived by his wife of 57 years, Frances; children, Donna and Doug Williams, David and Karen Hopkins, and Serena and Jon Mills; as well as his treasured grandchildren Dougi, Hilary, Amanda, Amy, Holly, Joe, McKayla and six great grandchildren; his brother Gary and Kathy Hopkins; a sister Arlene Bailey; sister-in-law Joann; and numerous nieces and nephews. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Jim. He will be greatly missed by all.

Graveside services will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Payette, Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 10:00 am. Services are under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette. Condolences may be made to Marvin’s family at www.shaffer-jensenchapel.com.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, c/o Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, P.O. Box 730, Payette, Idaho 83661.