James Andrew Hoopes Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Our angel son, brother, and uncle, James Andrew Hoopes (age 53) peacefully returned to his Heavenly Father on Monday, May 20, 2019 due to complications from Leukemia. Jim was born on March 10, 1966, in Provo, UT, the fifth child of Keith H. and Shirlene G. Hoopes. Even with Down’s Syndrome, Jim lived a remarkable life. He participated in Special Olympics, earned his Eagle Scout award, attended Oakridge School in Provo, and eventually graduated from high school in Ecuador. He also served as a missionary in San Jose, CA with his parents for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Some of Jim’s loves were serving in the Provo Temple, Missionary Training Center, studying his scriptures, telling others about his birthday, dressing up as Santa for family parties, bowling, watching the Utah Jazz, attending RAH activities and working at Day’s Market in Provo for 31 years. Jim was artistic and loved intricate coloring and latch hook crafts. He also loved to dance and playfully tease. Everyone he met was his friend. Jim will be deeply missed by his mother; brothers, Ben (Christie) and Dan (Charlotte); sisters, Sherry Anne (Jon) Neilson and Shirley (Michael) Davis; and all his nieces, nephews and those he calls his friends. He was preceded in death by his father; brother, Robert (Kara), and sister, Maria. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 25, 2019 at the Edgemont South Stake Center, 350 East 2950 North, Provo, UT. Friends may visit with the family at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street, Friday, May 24 from 6-8:00 p.m. and at the church Saturday from 9:00-10:30 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 28 at Eastlawn Memorial Hills, 4800 North 650 East, Provo, UT. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bergmortuary.com. In lieu of flowers, please donate to RAH services (Recreation and Habilitation – rahservices.org); an organization committed to making life better for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

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James Andrew Hoopes

March 10, 1966 - May 20, 2019