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Eric J. Hopkins Feb 23 1980 - May 29 2010
Memorial services for Eric J. “Beav” Hopkins, age 30, of Watertown, SD, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 4, 2010, at Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer in Watertown. Rev. Tom Christenson will officiate. Music will be provided by A.J. Sherrill as organist and Don Seim as soloist. The family is requested to meet at the church on Friday by 2:30 p.m. for a prayer service. Eric passed away on May 29, 2010, in Watertown. Visitation will take place prior to services at the church on Friday. Arrangements are being handled by the Crawford Funeral Chapel of Watertown. Eric was born on February 23, 1980, at Watertown, SD, to Daryl and Linda (Hunter) Hopkins. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1998. Eric worked as a laborer in the concrete and brick construction business in Watertown for various employers. He also worked as a bar tender in Watertown and became known as the ‘Beav’. He loved hunting and fishing and always knew where the big ones were biting and where to find the birds and deer. Eric lived life to the fullest. Eric is survived by his parents; five brothers: Adam Hopkins, Brian (Stephanie) Hopkins, Kevin Hopkins, Keith Hopkins, and Matthew Hopkins; and two sisters: Sarah Hopkins and Nicole Hopkins all of Watertown, SD; and his maternal grandparents, Kenny and Dorothy Hunter, of Hayti, SD. He was preceded in death by one brother, Steven; and his paternal grandparents, Russell and Verna Hopkins. A memorial fund for Eric has been established by his many friends at Wells Fargo Bank in Watertown.

Eric J. Hopkins
Feb 23 1980 - May 29 2010

Memorial services for Eric J. “Beav” Hopkins, age 30, of Watertown, SD, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 4, 2010, at Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer in Watertown. Rev. Tom Christenson will officiate. Music will be provided by A.J. Sherrill as organist and Don Seim as soloist. The family is requested to meet at the church on Friday by 2:30 p.m. for a prayer service. Eric passed away on May 29, 2010, in Watertown.

Visitation will take place prior to services at the church on Friday. Arrangements are being handled by the Crawford Funeral Chapel of Watertown.

Eric was born on February 23, 1980, at Watertown, SD, to Daryl and Linda (Hunter) Hopkins. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1998. Eric worked as a laborer in the concrete and brick construction business in Watertown for various employers. He also worked as a bar tender in Watertown and became known as the ‘Beav’.

He loved hunting and fishing and always knew where the big ones were biting and where to find the birds and deer. Eric lived life to the fullest.

Eric is survived by his parents; five brothers: Adam Hopkins, Brian (Stephanie) Hopkins, Kevin Hopkins, Keith Hopkins, and Matthew Hopkins; and two sisters: Sarah Hopkins and Nicole Hopkins all of Watertown, SD; and his maternal grandparents, Kenny and Dorothy Hunter, of Hayti, SD.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Steven; and his paternal grandparents, Russell and Verna Hopkins.

A memorial fund for Eric has been established by his many friends at Wells Fargo Bank in Watertown.

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Comment posted by: Candy Schumacher
Tue 08th Jun 2010 02:34 pm

Dear Hopkin's Family,rnrnI am so sorry to hear about the loss of Eric. I had Eric as student at Roosevelt Elementary and have many wonderful memories of him as a student. My prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God be with you and your family.rnrnCandy (Hilmoe) Schumacher

Comment posted by: Timmy Smith and Family
Sat 05th Jun 2010 01:54 pm

To Brian HopkinsrnSo Sorry, to here about your loss, may God Bless you and your family during this time.rnrnYour friends in North Carolina

Comment posted by: Gary and Carol Wipf and family
Fri 04th Jun 2010 12:01 pm

We are so very sorry for your loss. Eric came out to our farm to hunt,fish or just hang out with our son's Dex and Brandon. We know we can not take away your pain, but your family is in our thoughts, prayers and our family will miss your son too. Hoping the wonderful memories help in all friends and family's healing. Sincerely, Gary and Carol Wipf family

Comment posted by: Nichole Bertsch
Fri 04th Jun 2010 09:09 am

Hopkin's family,
Even though iam no longer living in Watertwon i will never forget Beav's. He had the best traits between those eyes and his laugh so thought's and prayer's go out to your family.

Nikki (Reid) Bertsch

Comment posted by: Kay Freund
Fri 04th Jun 2010 06:07 am

Linda -
I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your whole family are in my prayers and our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God's peace plus family, friends and fond memories of Eric help you through.
Kay (Stormo) Freund and Family

Comment posted by: Mike and Michelle Meidinger
Thu 03rd Jun 2010 10:02 pm

Beav was such a sincere, good guy. A free spirit who was game for anything...and who could forget that laugh! It just doesn't seem real that he is gone, and he will truly be missed. Hopkins family, our heartfelt sympathies go out to you. Beav, thanks for mixing all those concrete batches for curbing and for that first coat of paint on the bedroom walls at the lake house...Mike says that room should never be painted again.

Comment posted by: Kyra Schuchard Wolkow
Thu 03rd Jun 2010 12:22 pm

My prayers are with you. Beav was a great guy and he will be missed by many. He was a classmate of mine and though I wasn't close with him, I saw him around town whenever I visited and he was always a nice guy with a big smile and of course those bright eyes!

Comment posted by: Abbey Hjermstad
Thu 03rd Jun 2010 09:50 am

Steph, Brian & family

I am so sorry for the loss of Eric. I never got the chance to meet him personally; but from the sounds of it he was a very special guy! If he was anything like Brian(besides the looks of course!) he was fun loving guy! Know that you and the family will be thought of often

Abbey (cousin of Jess Lindgren)

Comment posted by: Casey and Derek Anderson
Thu 03rd Jun 2010 09:19 am

Beav had become a close friend of my husband, Derek & I. We are honored to have known him. What a wonderful man, friend, brother & son. Be very proud of what he became! Derek & Beav had many plans of fishing & hunting to yet venture to.. these will be guided by Beav now. Wii bowling will not be the same without him-Derek & Beav thought they were pretty darn good as a team! Thoughts & prayers are with you all!!

Comment posted by: Derek Vohlken
Thu 03rd Jun 2010 08:45 am

I love you, Beav. Thanks for the good times and RIP, Bro.

Comment posted by: Emy Hauck
Thu 03rd Jun 2010 07:26 am

Many prayers have been said for your family and Beav....and many more will be said in the years to come. He will be very sadly missed by all

Comment posted by: Mary Engebretson
Thu 03rd Jun 2010 05:49 am

Linda and family, I send you my deepest sympathy.
I did not know Eric, but I know how sincerely you all loved him and will miss him. It seems unfair that someone so young can be snatched away so quickly, but remember you can still love him even though he is not here on this Earth. Trust in the Lord and call on him to help you through these days and give you strength. God Bless!

Comment posted by: Cori Meadows
Wed 02nd Jun 2010 05:39 pm

Hopkins Family, my deepest sympathies to you all. I graduated from high school with Eric, and although I never knew him really well, I do remember the past 10 years coming back to Watertown and seeing him out and about. He always had that infectious smile and was always so nice to chat with if even for a few seconds. I could tell he lived a great life! Thank you so much for sharing him with us… and know that even through the small things he did, he made big impacts on lots of lives.

Co

Comment posted by: Tracy and Julie Fuerstenau
Wed 02nd Jun 2010 04:03 pm

Hopkins Family,
Beav was a great friend to both of us. He will be greatly missed. We are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. It just won't be the same driving by your house and not seeing him outside. He was always ready to wave and give a nod when we'd drive by. Beav was one of the first friends Tracy introduced me too after we met. One of my favorite memories of Beav is after I had moved in with Tracy, I'd come home from work and here was Tracy and Eric playing Madden on Pl

Comment posted by: Jannelle Olson
Wed 02nd Jun 2010 12:07 pm

Linda and family -
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. We pray the love of God enfolds you all. May you always have peace, love, and hope.

Jannelle (Birchall) Olson & Family

Comment posted by: Samantha Brandsrud
Wed 02nd Jun 2010 07:52 am

Deeply sorry for your loss, Beav was a great guy! Beav's contagious smile and stunning eyes will never be forgotten. May you find peace in the memories you have with him. May God be with you all and give you strength for the upcoming days. Beav will never be forgotten.

Comment posted by: Teresa Engels
Tue 01st Jun 2010 03:16 pm

Dear Hopkins family,
Doug & I wish you our deepest sympathy on the loss of your son. May you take some comfort in knowing how much he was loved by so many and what a great guy he was. He will be very missed. We are keeping you in our thoughts & prayers. May God give you peace and strength at this time.
Doug & Teresa Engels
Jason Bublitz

Comment posted by: Micah L Small
Tue 01st Jun 2010 01:11 pm

I spent many years with Eric in and out of classrooms until I moved away from Watertown in 10th grade. We always got along great even when we had minor differences. Eric was a great guy. I can only remember good things and it's heartbreaking for a family to lose a loved one and it's also hard to read about news of an untimely death of an old friend and classmate. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace Eric and please watch over all of us that you grew up with!

Comment posted by: Lois Hyde
Tue 01st Jun 2010 12:54 pm

Sarah and family, My deepest sympathy.

Comment posted by: Carla OFarrell
Tue 01st Jun 2010 12:36 pm

Im so sorry for the loss of an amazing man. Your son was a true friend to all. How can you forget those eyes. Our prayers are with you all!!! God bless your family through this time.

Comment posted by: Heidi Selchert
Tue 01st Jun 2010 12:32 pm

My prayers are with your family!!

Comment posted by: Shannon Jacobson
Tue 01st Jun 2010 12:09 pm

To Beave's family..my prayers are with each and every one of you individually. He is loved by so many and will be greatly missed. He was an amazing person and will never be forgotten. I love you Beave and I feel honored to have been your friend in life.

Comment posted by: Jan Lynch and Family
Tue 01st Jun 2010 10:47 am

Hopkins Family,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that I am praying for all of you that the Lord give you strength needed for the days to come & that you find peace in Eric's passing.

Jan Lynch and Family

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