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Arthur Hopp of Brooks passed away at Brooks Health Centre on March 15, 2021, at the age of 91 following a brief illness. He was born in Castor, Alberta to Theodor and Justina Hopp. Dad had various jobs from farming and ranching, lease rider to brand inspector. During the late 1960’s he started Chariot Racing and in 1971 his horses were used in the Disney Movie, Hacksaw. Dad married Bernice Westwick on June 16, 1984. After retiring in 1987, Dad and Bernice bought a pair of Percheron Horses. They started participating in parades around Southern Alberta and in1992 they were honored to be asked to participate in the Calgary Stampede Parade. The Calgary Flames rode in his wagon a number of times in the Stampede Parade. Dad started the Log Skid Competition at Patricia Rodeo in 1993. Grampa’s Team was the transportation for his children’s weddings which he was proud to do. Dad was predeceased by his wife Bernice, parents Theodor and Justina, grandson Jamie Lawson, and great-granddaughter Mia Hopp, 5 brothers, and 1 sister. He is survived by his children Larry (Joanne), Randy, Reta (Brian), Joyce (Dale), Keith (Sandra), stepchildren Bea (Harvey), Pam (Iesmall) Loretta, Gene (Kelly), 20 grandchildren, and 28 great-grandchildren.
To the doctors and nurses that looked after Dad, a special thanks
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Prairie pioneers
March 23, 2021 12:05 PMThe cribbage players at the Prairie Pioneers send their deepest condolences to the Hopp family. He will be missed.
Sheila & Shawna (Lawson)
March 19, 2021 10:09 AMWe are sending sincere sympathy to everyone who cared about Art & is feeling his loss. He loved our Grandma very much & we will be forever grateful for the life & adventures he shared with her.
Sheila & Shawna (Lawson)
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Fred and Judy Conners
March 18, 2021 9:53 PMSincere condolences to all of Art's family and extended family. He certainly was a well known and respected Patricia resident. Everyone enjoyed his wagon rides and his beautiful horses. He will be remembered by all who met him.
Danelle Ulrick (Seely)
March 17, 2021 3:20 PMMy condolences
Wendy
March 17, 2021 1:26 PMKeith and family, our condolences on the loss of your father. May he rest in peace.