"Dear Helen, We were so sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. We remember him as a very gentle, friendly man. Helen and I recalled the time we spent with you and Frank up in Pinetop many years ago. I enjoyed working with a very talented engineer on the BA747 FMS project years ago. Our prayers are with you and your family. Bob and Helen"
In loving memory of
Frank Hopkins
Frank Hopkins, 85, passed away peacefully February 8, 2012 with his family at his side. He was born January 12, 1927 to Violet Hughes Hopkins and Frank Hopkins, Sr, and grew up in Holly Springs, MS. Following a tour of duty with the U.S. Army of Occupation in Japan, he studied at Vanderbilt University where he graduated with a degree in electrical engineering. He received his Masters Degree from Yale University in 1951, and was employed by Sperry (later Honeywell) Corporation as a Control Systems Engineer, first in Great Neck, NY, and later in Phoenix. He retired from Honeywell and continued to live in Phoenix until his death. His lifelong love of music led him to sing with the ASU Choral Union, the choir of First United Methodist Church, and numerous musical and theater organizations. He and his wife, Helen, were avid golfers and hikers, shared extensive travels during their 60 years of marriage, and enjoyed attending performances of the Arizona Opera and Phoenix Symphony. He also recorded many books for the visually impaired as a volunteer for Learning Ally. In addition to Helen, Frank is survived by two sons, Frank Jr. and Elliot, as well as his extended family; Leslie Johns, Erin Morris, Amber Drummond, and John Lampert. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 11th at 3 pm at Orangewood Presbyterian Church, 7321 N. 10th Street in Phoenix. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ, 85014, or to a charity of your choice.
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"I am sorry to hear about Frank’s passing. I worked in the same department as Frank circa 1985, 1986. Everyone had a very good opinion of him, he was well liked. He was always polite and helpful."
"Dear Helen, Bev and I are so sorry to hear about the passing of Frank. He was one of the finest men we have ever known. We still remember the wonderful time we had with you and Frank in Amsterdam. Frank was a talented engineer and someone I could always depend upon to get the job done. I know he will be greatly missed. Larry and Bev Bowe"