Patricia Ann Hopkins passed away in her Sandy home on November 28, 2018. She battled with Double-hit lymphoma cancer for the past ten months.
She was born in Portland to Jake and Ann Rutz of Boring. She graduated in 1958 from Gresham High School. Pat married Henry E. Hopkins on March 14, 1959. She lost him this year in January. They were married 59 years and 10 months.
Pat worked as a bookkeeper for many years. She retired from Safeway and has lived in Sandy for the past 40 years.
Pat loved to travel and have fun. She loved going to the beach. She was her happiest when she could cook and bake for her family. Pat was known for her beautiful and delicious cookie trays at Christmas time that we all looked forward to. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, fishing, and camping with family.
Pat is preceded in death by her sister Evelynn Orazio, and brothers Jake Rutz and Ronnie Rutz. She is survived by her children, Steve Hopkins and Leslie Waibel, sisters Glory Baker, Sue Malar, and brother Jerry Rutz, 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Contributions can be made to Mt. Hood Hospice.