Donald D. Hopkins

Donald D. Hopkins, age 65, died Dec. 14, 2011, in Davenport. His home was Creston.

He was born on June 30, 1946, in Peoria, Okla., to Jasper “Jack” and Maudie (Carver) Hopkins.

He married Colleen Lanway on July 2, 1982 in Wilbur.

He was employed for the Washington State Department of Transportation for 32 years serving the Davenport, Wilbur, Odessa and Ritzville area. He was a former city council member, served on the Creston Planning Commission, member for the Creston Volunteer Fire Department where he was treasurer and secretary for several years and a US Army Veteran.

His family reports he enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Colleen, at the home; two sons, R.J. Hopkins of Spokane and Eric Hopkins of Creston; a daughter, Dawn Marie Hopkins of Washington; two brothers, Gene Eby and Audrey of Colbert and Jim Hopkins of Milton Freewater, Ore .; two sisters, Dee Nelson of Spokane Valley and Pat Isley and Don of Milton Freewater, Ore .; sister-in-law, Arlene Hopkins of Waitsburg ,; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Jack, Chuck and Pete; and his sister, Susie.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, at 11 a.m. at the Creston Christian Church, in Creston, with Pastor Guy Schmielau officiating.

The family suggests memorials be made to the Creston Fire Department.

Strate Funeral Home, Wilbur, is caring for the family.

Please sign the guestbook at www.stratefuneralhome.com.