Obituary: Eileen Summers Grist Hopper

Eileen Summers Grist Hopper

Eileen Summers Grist Hopper

Eileen Summers Grist Hopper, 90, died March 30, 2014, in Prescott, Ariz., with her loving family surrounding her. She was born May 5, 1923, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Wallace and Georgia (Summers) "Mamie" Grist.

Eileen married the love of her life, Graham A. Hopper, on April 11, 1945, in Washington, D.C. She worked for the federal government as a contract specialist for the U.S. Navy before retiring. She also worked at the Pentagon during World War II.

She is survived by her son Robert Hopper of Prescott Valley; her daughter Patricia Mahon of Prescott Valley; grandchildren Kim and Stacy of San Diego, Calif.; and her brother Alfred Grist of Lafayette, Ore.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years Graham A. Hopper; her parents; and her brothers Samuel Grist and Wallace Grist.

A memorial service and celebration of Eileen's life will take place 10 a.m. Friday April 4, 2014, at the Mingus View Presbyterian Church, 8340 E. Leigh Drive, Prescott Valley, Ariz.

Eileen will be reunited with Graham at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix.

Funeral services were entrusted to Wakelin Family Funeral Homes. Please visit www.ruffnerwakelin.com to view and sign Eileen's guestbook.

Information provided by survivors.


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