Melody Hopper

Melody Hopper, age 77, of Gobles, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Kauhale Assisted Living, with her family by her side. Melody was born March 12, 1948, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of the late Lemoyne and Virginia Burch. Melody graduated from Kalamazoo Central in 1966 and spent most of her life in the Gobles area. She worked as a caregiver at Bethany Nursing Home in Bloomingdale for many years and retired to be with her grandchildren. When she wasn't with her grandchildren, she enjoyed working in her garden, crafting, quilting, and caring for the wild animals that came into her yard. She loved spending time with her friends during Sunday breakfast. Surviving are her 6 children, Timothy Hopper, George (Kelli) Hopper, Kelly (Eric) Arthur, Marcy (Troy) Faulk, Keri (Kyle) Thompson, Andrea (Eric) Lopez; 17 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; siblings, a sister, Sandy (Don) Pennels; a brother Dan (Judy) Burch and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis, whom she married in 1967, her parents, two brothers, Robert and Duane Burch, and a nephew, Brent Pennels. Following her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will take place at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the Bloomingdale Chapel, D. L. Miller Funeral Home, www.dlmillerfuneralhome.com.

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