Kathleen J. Hopperstad

CHASE CITY, VA:

Kathleen (Kathy) Hopperstad, age 71, passed away peacefully, August 26, 2022, following a short illness, surrounded by her loving family.

Kathy was born on May 12, 1951 in Rockville Center, NY. She grew up n North Bellmore, L.I. N.Y. She graduated from Calhoun High School, in Merrick L.I. class of 1969. She was previously married to Joseph Combes, on September 25, 1971. After four years of marriage, they had their first daughter; Michele. They moved to Vermont a few years later, shortly thereafter came their daughter; Christine. Many people came to know and love Kathy, as a talented hairdresser, in the Brandon area. She started working at Neshobe Elementary School, as a teacher’s aide. She was adored by all of the students and staff that she met along the way. Kathy met Elden Hopperstad in 2000 and they were married April 13, 2002 in Bennington, VT. Kathy loved her four puppies like they were her children. In September 2018, Kathy, Elden and their four fur children moved to Chase City, VA, where she lived until her passing. Kathy loved her family more than anything. She also loved cooking, gardening, playing cards, family get-together’s, and fishing on their pontoon boat, where she would catch Blue Claw Crabs. She had a very caring heart, and would light up any room with her smile and laugh.

She is survived by her husband; Elden, her sister; Barbara Blanco of Claverack, NY, her sister; Debra Jennings (Kevin) of Brandon, her daughter; Michele Devino (Karl) of Proctor, her daughter; Christine Combes (John) of Brandon, her stepson, Joel Hopperstad of Rutland, her three grandsons; Justyn Suarez and Joseph Bertrand both of Brandon and Zach Hopperstad of Wallingford, CT. Her niece; Allison Devino (Shawn) of Brandon, and nephew; Dan Jennings (Brittni) of Leicester, a great niece; Jadyn Devino and great nephew; Carson Devino both of Brandon. Several cousins also survive her. She was predeceased by her parents; Louis and Marie Jacobs of Brandon, her former husband; Joseph Combes of N.C. and her two stepsons; Christopher Hopperstad of Rutland and Thomas Hopperstad of Wallingford, CT.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at 2 PM, at the Brandon Congregational Church. The graveside committal service and burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon on Friday, September 2, 2022 from 5-8 PM.

Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made, in her memory to; gofund.com Kathy Hopperstad or to Rutland County Humane Society, 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT 05763.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon.