Donald Dean Hopkins

Passed away on December 14, 2011 in Davenport, WA. His home was Creston, WA. He was born on June 30, 1946 in Peoria, OK to Jasper “Jack” and Maudie (Carver) Hopkins. He married Colleen Lanway on July 2, 1982 in Wilbur, WA. Don is survived by his wife, Colleen, at the home; two sons: R.J. Hopkins of Spokane, WA and Eric Hopkins of Creston, WA; a daughter, Dawn Marie Hopkins, WA; two brothers: Gene Eby and Audrey of Colbert, WA and Jim Hopkins of Milton Freewater, OR, two sisters Dee Nelson of Spokane Valley, WA and Pat Isley and Don of Milton Freewater, OR, sister in law Arlene Hopkins of Waitsburg, WA as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers: Jack, Chuck and Pete and his sister, Susie. Don was employed for the Washington State Department of Transportation for 32 years serving the Davenport, Wilbur, Odessa and Ritzville area. He was a former City Council Member, served on the Creston Planning Commission, member for the Creston Volunteer Fire Department where he was treasurer and secretary for several years and a US Army Veteran. Don enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his family. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 30, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Creston Christian Church, Creston WA with Pastor Guy Schmielau, officiating. The family suggests memorials be made to the Creston Fire Department. Strate Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA is caring for the family. Please sign the guestbook at www.stratefuneralhome.com.