Obituary

Frank Hooper, 83, of Waterville, OH, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, August 12, 2006. He was born September 12, 1922 in Warnock, OH. While serving in World War II, he met and married Eloise Sherard of Minneapolis, MN. Following the war he attended Moody Bible Institute, graduating in 1948. He received his B.A. in History from the University of Minnesota in 1951. He served as pastor of Baroda Bible Church in Michigan from 1952–1955. Frank and Eloise were missionaries in Puerto Rico for 31 years, founding a servicemen’s center and Grace Bible Church. He traveled for Cadence, International from 1986–1989. He served as visitation pastor at Napier Parkview Baptist Church in St. Joseph, MI from 1989–1999. Frank and Eloise moved to Adrian, MI in 2001, where Frank was an active member of West Rome Baptist Church. In August 2005, they moved to Waterville, OH and became members of Monclova Road Baptist Church. Surviving to cherish his memory are Eloise, his wife of 60 years; their daughters, Kathy Smith of Muskegon, MI, Patricia (Lowell) Noreen of Frontenac, MN, Rebecca (Michael) Willi of Waterville, OH, and Jeannette (Jon) Eckles of Adrian, MI; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and hundreds of spiritual sons and daughters. Frank died at home in his sleep after a short battle with cancer. The family established a website for his friends: frankhooper.blogspot.com. Please visit to see pictures and leave remembrances. Arrangements by Peinert Funeral Homes. A memorial service will be held at Napier Parkview Baptist Church at 2:00 on August 26. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Moody Bible Institute, 820 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL, 60610.