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Charles Hooper
Charles Ransom Hooper, of Richland,
Wash., died at home on Friday evening, June 26, 2009, with his
family and hospice caring for him. After his diagnosis of
pancreatic cancer in January, he enjoyed about four months of
tennis with friends at the Court Club and many visits from
family and friends.
Charles was born June 22, 1930, in Des
Moines, Iowa, to parents Charles Hooper and Gertrude Burnett
Hooper. At age 18, his family moved to Long Beach, Calif., where
he graduated from Cal State Long Beach.
After teaching for two years in
California, he wandered to France and taught on the American
base at Etain. In 1958 he met and married Beverlee DeBode, and
then they moved to an Air Force base in England, where they
worked in the overseas schools.
After 20 years in Europe, Charles and
family moved back to the U.S. and settled in Husum, Wash., where
they planted a vineyard and established the Charles Hooper
Family Winery. He retired and moved to Richland 12 years ago.
Charles is survived by his wife,
Beverlee; daughter Jan Bostian and son-in-law Paul, of Spokane,
Wash.; son Chris Hooper and daughter-in-law Aymee, of White
Salmon, Wash.; and daughter Kim Cutsforth and son-in-law Jerry,
of Richland, Wash.
He is also survived by and was very
proud of his grandchildren, Zachary and Rachel Frazier, Ryan
Cutsforth and his wife, Erika, and Desi and Charlie Hooper.
The family appreciates the sensitive and
efficient care of Cleo, Amy, Kirk and staff of Hospice at the
Chaplaincy in Kennewick. We also appreciate the kindness of his
fellow tennis players who made him feel welcome to play as long
as he was able.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to
Hospice at the Chaplaincy would be appreciated. Charles
requested cremation. Please visit Einan’s Web site to express
thoughts. The family will be at home on July 18 between 1 and 4
p.m. for friends who wish to share memories and stories about
Charles.
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