Laraine Hopper

Laraine Hopper passed away on May 22, 2026, at the age of 85. She was born on October 24, 1940, in Oakland, California, to Stanley Little and Bernice Stafford.

Laraine was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Hopper. She is survived by her children: Elizabeth “Liz” Hopper, Terri Hopper, Mike Hopper, and Sherri Hopper.

Her grandchildren are Paul Galvin, Theresa Galvan, Tyler Hopper, Courtni Hopper, Neil Hopper, and Chad Rockwell. Her great-grandchildren are Thomas Galvan, Liz-e Galvan, and Desmond Hopper.

In 1963, Tom and Laraine moved north from Oakland, California, to Crescent City. Throughout her life, Laraine was active in a wide range of community and fraternal organizations. She participated in Job’s Daughters, the Order of the Eastern Star, and the Emblem Club. She also traveled throughout California alongside her husband as he carried out his duties as District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler for the Northwest District.

Laraine worked as a teacher’s aide at Joe Hamilton Elementary School and spent many years with McPherren’s Tax Service. She concluded her career by managing the books for the Crescent City Elks Lodge.

Laraine and her family shared a love of travel and the outdoors. They enjoyed camping together at Panther Flat, along the Rogue River, and at Loeb State Park. Their adventures also took them farther afield, including memorable trips to Hawaii, Alaska, and the Panama Canal.

Celebration of Life

Family and friends are invited to celebrate the life of Laraine Hopper.

• Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026

• Time: 1:00 p.m.

• Location: Crescent City Elks Lodge

• Address: 359 H Street, Crescent City, CA 95531