Marguerite Hopkins Obituary

Marguerite Elizabeth Hopkins passed away on May 21, 2015 two months shy of her hundredth birthday. She passed, at her daughter's home, surrounded by her family.

She was born in Round Lake, Minnesota to Phillip and Marie Louise Horstman. She grew up on one of the biggest farms in the area. She was one of America's "Greatest Generation" and grew up during the depression. She obtained her teaching degree and taught kindergarten through 8th grade for many years in one of the one room schoolhouses so prevalent in that era. After WWII, she took a job with the U.S. Army and was shipped to Nuremberg, Germany to teach the children of the servicemen there. It was in Germany that she met and married the love of her life, Major Roy H. Hopkins. After two tours in Germany, Marguerite and her family now with the addition of two daughters settled in Hot Springs, Arkansas. They remained there for 6 years and in the early 60's relocated to Colorado Springs in search of better schools. Marguerite was a home maker and a tireless volunteer for her daughters' schools and many philanthropic organizations in the area. She loved to travel and play bridge.

A special thank you to Pike's Peak Hospice for their care and support.

And a very special thank you to Marguerite's caregiver; Sue Anderson.

Marguerite is predeceased by her parents and her 5 siblings: Emil Horstman, Carl Horstman, Ralph Hortsman, Katherine Tordsen, and Evelyn Montgomery.

She is survived by her two daughters, Susan Hopkins-Uglow (Stephen), Vivian Richardson (Patrick), and her two grandchildren Maile Richardson and David Richardson

There will be no services. In remembrance of Marguerite please feel free to make a donation to any philanthropic organization of your choice. A favorite one of Marguerite's was St. Judes Hospital for Children.