Evylin "Bill" Hoople

HOOPLE - Evylin "Bill" Hoople, age 93, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Fenwick, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 6, 2010 at Beacon Hill at Eastgate in Grand Rapids. He was born in Fenwick on March 11, 1917 the son of Ward and Lena Forshee Hoople. He married Dorothy M. Ranous in Belding on April 26, 1936 and after 67 years of loving marriage she preceded him in death on June 5, 2003. His brother Harry also preceded him. He farmed the in Fenwick area most all of his life and was known as a generous giver of his produce. Bill was a member of the original Montcalm County Sheriff Posse and enjoyed riding and helping with this service. He also participated in the statewide Pony Express reenactment. Bill was known as a Gentleman, wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed a good meal and considered it elegant. He is survived by his children, Betty (Tom) Olson of Shepherd, Marjory (William) Redick of Belmont, Marilyn (Stephen) Chapin and Bruce (Janis) Hoople both of Stanton; grandchildren, MariAnne (Frank) Reihl, Amy (Terry) Fewless, Thomas (Patti) Olson, Diana (Philip) Griffith, Darryl (Cynthia) Redick, Chris (Cheryl) Chapin, Kim (Kevin) Greenhoe of Stanton, Darcie (Scott) Herkimer of Wilmington DE, Wendy (Randy) Delaney, Sarah (Sheraz) Shere and Alicia Hoople (Justin Zank); twelve great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday May 11, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Hurst Funeral Home with Rev. Ken Harger officiating with burial in Sunny Hill Cemetery. A visitation on Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to Beacon Hill at Eastgate, 1845 Boston ST. SE, Grand Rapids MI 49506. Messages of condolence may be sent via hurstfuneralhome.com. Hurst Funeral Home, Inc.