Sharon (Sager) Hopkins, 81, passed away peacefully March 2 in Salem, Oregon. She was preceded in death by husband, Meriel Hopkins. One of six children of John and Imogene Sager, Sharon was born January 9, 1942 in Eureka. While living in Miranda, her favorite schoolteacher was Mr. Mario Machi, author of Under the Rising Sun, which included his experience in the Bataan Death March. She was a class officer in high school.

Sharon was a housewife for 20 years, an accomplished cook and seamstress. She sewed clothing for herself and her children, including fun Halloween costumes. Sharon was a league bowler whose trophies were always on display in her home.

She later worked as a waitress, most notably at the Angelina Inn in Fernbridge, until retirement. She and husband “Hoppy” loved to hunt. They had his and her mounted bear skins where they lived in “the cabin” on the Van Duzen River in Carlotta.

A longtime member of the New Horizon Church in Salem, she especially enjoyed being part of the Lady’s Group. “She was such a special lady to us, and her cornbread pudding was always a big hit at potlucks.”

Sharon is survived by brothers Harry, Gary and David Sager, daughter Cheri Spring, son Larry Ridenour, three grandchildren and one great grandchild.

A graveside service is scheduled at Ocean View Cemetery in Eureka on June 16 at 11 a.m.

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