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Sylvia Mae Hopperstad
01/16/1941 — 03/10/2005
From West, Richland, WA, US | Born in Merrill, Oregon
Sylvia Mae Hopperstad
Sylvia Craven Hopperstad of W. Richland went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 10, 2005. Sylvia was born January 16, 1941 in Merrill, OR to Gordon Craven and Norma Myers Craven. She was raised in the Horse Heaven Hills south of Prosser and graduated from Prosser High School in 1959. She was employed for many years as an accountant for Hanford area contractors, retiring in 2002. She enjoyed traveling with friends and family throughout her life. Sylvia loved to read, collect cookbooks, and had a passion for researching family genealogy. Her family was her priority. She especially enjoyed spending time with her two grandchildren. Sylvia is survived by her son Rod Hopperstad and wife Ann of Moses Lake; daughter Laura Thornton and husband Rob, and two grandchildren, Samantha and Brock of Richland; brother, Bruce Craven of Central OR; sister Barbara Craven Em and husband Thomas of Selah, WA; stepfather, Orville Olney of Yakima; numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and many dear friends. Sylvia was an active member of Central United Protestant Church in Richland. Graveside services will be held at Prosser Cemetery on Thursday, March 17, at 11:30 a.m. A memorial service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Central United Protestant Church.
The last phone conversation I had was Sib was spent mainly talking about her grandchildren. I could hear the smile in her voice. She was so happy. Although her life was cut short it was filled with love from her family and friends, and through them she will always be remembered.
To Laura & Rob, Barb & Thomas, Bruce, Sonny and all of your families:
There are no words that can express how I feel. I guess the best thing to do is to remember all the great times and as I am writing this I can hear Sib laughing. One of my fondest memories are the visits we had to Horse Heaven Hills as we were growing up. Sib, Bruce, Barb, Myself, Ginger & Casey—there was always something to do. I am sorry but we are unable to come to make the services but please be assured that our thoughts and prayers are each of you today and always. I do hope someone will keep in touch as I have lost tract of all of you. Love Penny
My heartfelt sympathy goes to Sylvia’s family. She was a coworker at Hanford for many years. She always had time to listen and care. I will always remember her fondly. Katie Harris
To Laura and the rest of the family. Please accept our most heartfelt wishes during this difficult time. We wish we could attend in person, however our schedules don’t allow it right now. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
John, Kristen, Ethan & Erin Grant
The last phone conversation I had was Sib was spent mainly talking about her grandchildren. I could hear the smile in her voice. She was so happy. Although her life was cut short it was filled with love from her family and friends, and through them she will always be remembered.
To Laura & Rob, Barb & Thomas, Bruce, Sonny and all of your families:
There are no words that can express how I feel. I guess the best thing to do is to remember all the great times and as I am writing this I can hear Sib laughing. One of my fondest memories are the visits we had to Horse Heaven Hills as we were growing up. Sib, Bruce, Barb, Myself, Ginger & Casey—there was always something to do. I am sorry but we are unable to come to make the services but please be assured that our thoughts and prayers are each of you today and always. I do hope someone will keep in touch as I have lost tract of all of you. Love Penny
My heartfelt sympathy goes to Sylvia’s family. She was a coworker at Hanford for many years. She always had time to listen and care. I will always remember her fondly. Katie Harris
To Laura and the rest of the family. Please accept our most heartfelt wishes during this difficult time. We wish we could attend in person, however our schedules don’t allow it right now. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
John, Kristen, Ethan & Erin Grant
Laura and Rod, I am so sorry for your loss. May your mom be forever peaceful now.
Our love & deepest sympathy go out to you, Laura, Rod, and the rest of the family. We have always heard so many great things about Sylvia & know how very much you will miss her. Dianne & Martin
I first met Sylvia in arobics at least ten years ago, we shared a lot of laughs, we went to the fair one year and several other places. She was always happy and upbeat, I will miss her very much.
Laura and Rod,
Your mom has been my neighbor for 12 years. She is absolutely wonderful and I will miss her a great deal. No other person would appreciate my barking dog as much as your mom did – she was worried about ‘Rosie’ when she didn’t hear her bark for a couple of days I had kept her inside due to the hot weather. I feel blessed to have known her and am glad to have met you and Rod as well.
Bobbi Romine
Linda, Rob, Bruce and Barbara –
Our cousin Linda Doty sent me an email telling me of Sylvia’s passing. We got to meet at the Craven family reunion in Iowa in August 1999. I also got to meet Bruce at that time.
I hope we can keep in touch. Your mom was a courageous lady and I really liked meeting her and learning about her family and my new “cousins”.
I enjoyed keeping in touch with her through emails and Christmas cards.
Our sympathies to all of you.
Bonnie, Ray, and Amanda Heintskill
Craven cousins
My sympathies and condolences to all the family members, Sylvia will be missed. Even though it has been years since I have seen her, knowing that she has gone home I now miss her.I remember her wonderful smile and her great sence of humor. What a treasure she was to all who new her.
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Sylvia Mae Hopperstad