Jack Wendall Hopson

Jack Wendell Hopson, 84, of Mill City, Oregon, passed away on October 24, 2026, in Mill City.

Jack was born on August 11, 1942, in Tacoma, Washington, to Lee Edward Hopson Sr. and Ruby Mae Patterson. He grew up alongside his siblings, Lee Edward Hopson Jr., William Stevenson, Jery Lyn Round, and James Hopson.

Jack proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1961 to 1965 aboard the USS Coral Sea, including service in the Gulf of Tonkin during the Vietnam War era.

On March 8, 1974, Jack married Janelle Hawthorne in Eugene, Oregon. Together, they were blessed with five children: Jill Hopson, Rob Hopson, Jamie Narainen, Joel Hopson, and Dale Hopson.

Jack made his home in Mill City for well over 50 years, where he built a life centered around family, hard work, and the outdoors. A logger by trade, Jack worked for Peterson's Logging until his retirement at the age of 62. He took pride in his work and dedicated many years to the logging industry.

In his spare time, Jack enjoyed camping, fishing, woodworking, hunting, listening to music, and studying war history. He appreciated life's simple pleasures and the opportunity to spend time doing the things he loved.

Jack will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his service to his country, his strong work ethic, and the many years he spent as part of the Mill City community. His memory will be cherished by his family, friends, and all who knew him.