Dennis Kent Hooper, BHS 1984
Dennis Kent Hooper, 45
Posted: Wednesday, April 20, 2011, Bonner County Dailey Bee
Dennis Kent Hooper, 45, of Sandpoint, Idaho, passed away from an auto accident. Memorial services will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, 2011, at Quest Aircraft Co., 1200 Turbine Drive, in Sandpoint.
Dennis was born Jan. 29, 1966, in Burbank, Calif., the son of Dennis and Sally Hooper. He was raised and educated in Burbank, graduating from Burbank High School in 1984. While in school he excelled in football. Upon graduation, Dennis took part in an apprenticeship training program to be an operating engineer. Upon completion of his program, Dennis became a member of the Local 501 Operating Engineers.
Dennis married Lisa Haley in Burbank in 1992 and, in 2004, they moved to Sandpoint to enjoy the quality of life. He worked for Quest Aircraft for more than four years. He enjoyed motorcycles, and raced them as a young man in California. After moving to Sandpoint, Dennis was active as a coach in Sandpoint Junior Tackle Football and as a Little League Coach.
Dennis took great pride in his family and his home. He enjoyed all outdoor ac
tivities, skiing, camping, boating, wake boarding, golf, and especially enjoyed dancing.
He is survived by his wife, Lisa, of Sandpoint; three children, Cole and Quinn of Sandpoint, and Tara of Appomattox, Va.; his parents, Dennis and Sally Hooper of Indio, Calif.; a brother, Michael (Denise) Hooper of Burbank; a sister, Diane (Tarin) Cardenaz of Burbank; and by his mother-in-law, Cleo Haley of Sandpoint. He also is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
The family suggests memorials in Dennis’ name to the Sandpoint Junior Tackle Football, in care of Jack Knagg, 3394 Durfort Road, Sagle, Idaho 83860. Family and friends are invited to sign Dennis’ online guest book at www.coffeltfuneral.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Coffelt Funeral Service of Sandpoint.
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