This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: HOPPER, JOHNSON, GRIDER, DUSH Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22709/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HOPPER, Deborah "Sis" Of Kalamazoo Deb passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. She was born April 13, 1955, in Decatur, AL, the daughter of Arnold Hopper and Anna Johnson. Deb resided in Kalamazoo for the majority of her life. She dedicated her life to her daughters and grandchildren. She was well known for her generous heart and sense of humor. Surviving are two daughters, April Grider and Emily (Eric) Dush; three grandchildren, Anna, Jade and Zander; siblings, David Hopper, Danny Hopper and John (Tammy) Johnson, Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, John Johnson, Sr. and a nephew, Rob Hopper. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held 10 AM Saturday, April 26, 2008 at the Oakland Drive Christian Church (7331 Oakland Dr.). Following services the family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall. Memorials in Deb's memory may be directed to an educational fund established for her grandchildren. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial ! Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. 343-1508 www.langelands.com Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/24/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.