"Pat & family, Thinking of you during this difficult time. Knowing your mom many, many years ago, I recall her contagious smile and energy. My deepest condolences to you and your family."
In loving memory of
Janet Lou Hopkins
Janet Lou Hopkins, wife, mother of five, grandmother to ten, friend and role model to many, passed away on Saturday, November 14th, at Hospice of the Valley's Sherman Home in Scottsdale. Janet was diagnosed with the bulbar form of ALS 19 months ago. Days before her death, she completed a rigorous 76-week long Phase III clinical trial advancing research seeking to find a cure for ALS. Born and raised on a farm in Ottumwa, Iowa, she graduated in the top 1% of her high school class of more than 500. She remained in Iowa after graduating from the University of Iowa, class of '68 and loyal member of Pi Phi. Her rich and varied life involved charitable work for decades, volunteering time and resources to Variety Club, Fresh Start Women's Foundation, Horses Help equine therapy, Paradise Valley Emergency Food Bank, Arizona Hospice with emotional support dog Max, a rather special Brussels Griffon who was always at her side, and other organizations that benefitted anonymously from her kindness and generosity. Janet decided many years ago to live the Four Agreements, and was steadfast in upholding those tenets and values. She is survived by her husband, Robert, sons Patric, Sean and Michael, daughters Devon and Katelin, along with step-daughters Emily and Kristina. Brothers Tony, Ted and Fred and sister, Karen, also survive her. A tribute to her life will be held at 2 p.m., December 5th at Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary in Scottsdale. In lieu of flowers, support for Hospice of the Valley, Planned Parenthood of AZ or Variety, the Children's Charity of Iowa would be welcomed.
Tributes
"Hello, Condolences from a stranger to the family. Her beautiful picture in the Des Moines Register caught my eye...and now I am researching the Four Agreements. A philosophy of living that I had not heard of. Again, Condolences."
"We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to Janet?s family! It?s true that she was beautiful inside as well as out! She was a loyal friend for many years and we will greatly miss her. We are so happy that she and Robert found each other. She will live in our hearts forever. Rest In Peace, Janet! Love, Jim and Sherry"
"My condolences to Janet?s family. Her spirit was generous and inviting. She was especially bright and authentic at small intimate dinners. She was a fantastic chef and host. Bill Jenkins "