Jeanne Ruth Hooper, 92, of Boise, Idaho passed away peacefully in her home on November, 23, 2016.
Born May 31, 1924 in Biddeford, Maine, she was the daughter of John and Elise Larochelle.
She is survived by her two loving sons John Philip Hooper and James Ray Hooper; her beloved nieces Denise Hodsdon and Diane Larochelle Jewwett; nephew Guy Larochelle; Seven grandchildren, Zachary, Alyse, Sophia, Jamie, Hannah, William and Sarah; and one great granddaughter Quinn.
Jeanne had a successful career as a hairdresser, but once her boys were school age, she embraced her next career as a homemaker. Jeanne h
ad many creative talents in addition to cutting hair including knitting , playing the piano, playing cards, and cooking up meals for anyone who walked in the door. Jeanne was a people person and loved to entertain and laugh.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Special Olympics of Idaho (https://give.specialolympics.org/page/contribute/idaho?default amt=50) (Please copy and paste the entire web address to make donations. Thank you).
A memorial will be held at Morningstar Retirement Living in Boise, ID on December 12, 2016 at 2:30 pm. Additionally, Jeanne never forgot growing up in her beloved Old Orchard Beach, Maine. Family and friends will gather in Maine next summer to celebrate Jeanne’s life.
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Much love to the Hoopers. I loved your mom”s care fir me when I was a little girl. In loving memory ..
I am truly sorry for your loss. During this difficult time may God’s word, prayer and your precious memories prove to be a source of comfort and strength. Philippians 4:6,7; Isaiah 41:10; 25:8. You may also find comforting information to help you cope with the loss of your beloved at jw.org.
My blessings to the hooper family I will miss you Jeanne I will never forget the memories we shared. love you.
Sydney your favorite caregiver hahah
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to each of you. Death is an enemy that we have no controll over. Our heavenly Father however does. He will soon bring an end to this aged-old-enemy. He will swallow death up forever.
Isaiah 25:8
Psalms 37:29
1 Corinthians 15:26
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