Wayne Kevin Hooper
August 17, 1954 ~ March 18, 2011
Hooper, Wayne Kevin, 56, born on August 17, 1954 in Oklahoma, died on March 18, 2011, in Wichita, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his father, James Floyd Hooper, and his son, Clinton Wayne Hooper. Survivors include his wife F. Marian Chambers; mother Imogene Hooper of Augusta, KS; sisters Twila (Jerry) Burks of Kansas City, MO; Karen (Kevin) Fraipont of Valley Center, KS; Donna (Jay)Christner of Augusta, KS; nephews Jason (Rhonda) McMinn of Kansas City, MO; Todd (Kristin) McMinn of Olathe, KS; Steven (Shelly) Friend of Acworth, GA; Scot (Atheena) Friend of Wichita, KS, niece Janea Christner of Wichita, KS; and numerous grand-nieces and grand-nephews, as well as numerous loyal and loving friends. Wayne graduated from Clearwater High School, attended (then) Kansas State Teachers College, and served Vulcan Chemical Company (followed by Occidental Company) for thirty one years without regard to fame, fortune or popularity. He was guided by the bedrock principles instilled by his parents: live correctly, honor God, be compassionate to and serve others, and work hard. He honored all these principles, and in turn was honored by those who lived like lives. Following a private inurnment, memorial services are scheduled at Downing and Lahey Mortuary East (6555 E. Central, Wichita, KS) on Saturday, March 26, at 12:00. In honor of his life, the family requests that in lieu of flowers memorial tributes be made to: Lords Diner, 520 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS., 67214 or Little League Baseball, Incorporated, ATTN: Chief Financial Officer, 539 U.S. Route 15 Highway, P.O. Box 3485 Williamsport, PA, 17701-0485.
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Dear Wayne, you were a very special nephew to your Uncle Harry and me. I always had so much fun talking to you when you were little and even more fun talking to you on the telephone as you grew older. You always had me laughing. You were a great son to your parents and a wonderful brother to three sisters that adored you. All of your cousins thought so highly of you and looked forward to your visits to Oklahoma. I know that you are walking the streets of gold in Heaven. Give Uncle Harry, Nan-Naw and Aunt Donna a big hug for me and tell all of our family members hello and that I love them. I will miss you so much, but I will see you again in Heaven, praise God! I love you so much, your Aunt Francine.
‘Sometimes when one person is missing,the whole world seems depopulated.’,is a famous quote that could not state more profoundly how Joe and I feel about Wayne’s absence. When you and Wayne went on your ‘adventures’ you both were sorely missed. You guys made the Hollow feel ‘Homey’. I will miss him always Out Back. He was the best neighbor ever and a wonderful, considerate and giving man. Our prayers are with you Marian.
Dearest Wayne Mark the perfest Man and behold the upright For the end of that Man is peace Pslam 37:37 and now you understand Hooper, how much you were loved. you walk with our son in feilds of gold, i will see you both there one day
Marian I was sitting in the hospital Sunday waiting for the arrival of our grandchild when I read the news of Wayne’s death. I can remember the things that all of us did in high school and I can still hear Wayne laughing when things didn’t turn out as expected. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the entire family. Steve Maechtlen
I am so sorry to hear of Wayne Hooper’s death. I knew him and Marian from my years at University Congregational Church. My heart goes out to Marian at this time, because I know what it is like to lose a husband too soon. Peace and blessings to the whole family.
My cousin Wayne Kevin Hooper began walking the streets of gold with our Lord Jesus, on Friday. Wayne’s heart and life were filled with love, and I am so honored that he was my cousin. He is hugging my father right now and all the grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins that have went before him. He was a man of high honor. We love you, Wayne!!!! Craig, Jennifer, Shaun, Julie and Aunt Francine