Uncle Kent Barlow Hooper

My Dad's eldest brother, Kent Barlow Hooper, passed away last November. Because he requested cremation, the family chose to celebrate his life with a memorial service on his birthday, May 16th. Uncle Kent loved cars and his dogs. Here's the obituary.

Kent Barlow HooperMay 16, 1948 ~ November 14, 2016
Kent B. Hooper, of Roy, passed away at his home on natural causes on November 14, 2016.
Kent was the son of Ruth and Calvin Hooper.  He was born at Dee Hospital in Ogden on May 16, 1948.  He was the oldest of seven children.
He attended Lakeview and Municipal Elementary Schools, Roy Junior High, and Bonneville High School.  He received his GED through Manpower Training.  Kent did not like school, but he did enjoy learning.  He had a extensive library and enjoyed pursuing his own interests.
Kent worked at Hill Air Force Base for 33 years, from June 8, 1970 until his retirement on June 13, 2003.  He worked on wheels and brakes and worked his way up to quality control in the Commodities Division.
Kent loved the outdoors, ghost towns, hunting, shooting in the desert, his gun collection, motorcycles, cars, photography, having lunch with friends, and his dogs Jaeger and Sam.

Kent's Mom (Ruth), Great-Grandma Elizabeth McBride Ririe, Kent, and Dad (Calvin)

Kent with his mom, Grandma Ruth Hooper

Kent with the Barlow cousins

The motorcycle his mom didn't want him to ride

During my dad's mission, the family sent this photo
(taken by Uncle Dennis)
Rear: Kent, Grandpa Calvin Hooper, Don, Susan
Front: Mary, Grandma Ruth Hooper, Fred

One of Kent's Corvettes

Receiving his GED Certificate