Obituaries

David James Hooper, age 85, of DeTour Village, Michigan, passed away at his home on February 21, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 30, 1937, in DeTour Village to David Howard and Christie (McLeod) Hooper.

David grew up in De Tour Village and after graduating from DeTour High School, he joined the United States Navy. When he returned from military service, he met Carole Sims and they married on October 28, 1961, in Stalwart, Michigan. They moved to Newberry, Michigan, and he worked for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. They raised their family till David retired in 1997, before they moved to DeTour Village.

David was a founding member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie 3701 (John T. Bouchard).

David was an outdoorsman and loved spending his time in nature. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, mushroom picking, and berry picking. He also loved to spend time with his family and friends and especially taking his wife camping.

David is survived by children, Doug (Ingrid) Hooper of Virginia, Frances Hooper of DeTour, and Donald (Jenny) Hooper of Newberry; grandchildren, Alexandra Hooper, Deserae Hooper, Roderick "Rory" (KC) Hooper, Brennen Hooper, Annabelle Hooper Bain, Rodrick Hooper, and Sadée (Rolando) Holmes; great-grandchildren, Kadin Hooper, Isaac Mazzi, Lillith Bain, Jaliyl Hooper, Geneva Hooper, and one on the way, Josephine Hooper; his sisters, Kristen Kelley of DeTour and Merlaine Angwall of Wisconsin; and sister-in-law, Betty Hooper of Alabama

David is preceded in death by his wife, Carole; son, Rory; grandson, Teagan Hooper; brother, Roderick; sister, Donna; and brother-in-law, Art Kelley.

Graveside Services will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery in DeTour at a later date.

Galer Funeral Home of Pickford, Michigan, is service the family. Condolences may be left to the family at www.galerfuneralhomes.com.