Yolo County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....HOPPES , Martha L. (SALISBURY)  December 25 2002
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"The Davis Enterprise," Monday, December 30, 2002
Martha L. Hoppes

Martha L. (Salisbury) Hoppes died on Dec. 25, 2002, at the age of 97. She and
her twin sister Mary were born Aug. 3, 1905, in Blue Springs, Neb.

The Salisbury family had two sets of twins. Considered a tomboy, she and her
three sisters and six brothers were raised on a dairy farm in Blue Springs,
Neb., and on a cattle ranch in the Sandhills near Long Pine, Neb.

In 1925, she married Ray William Hoppes. While Ray and Martha were courting,
they spent time with Charles "Slim" Lindbergh and his girlfriend during
Lindbergh's barnstorming days. Since Ray had a car, they would escort Lindbergh
and his girlfriend to the airport where he would introduce others to the thrills
of flying.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1968. She also outlived all of her
brothers and sisters.

She was a caring and loving mother to her sons and grandchildren. She was also
very active in the Roca Methodist Church of Roca, Neb. She had many interests
and enjoyed life's adventures. She enjoyed fishing and normally caught more than
her share of fish. She was a competitive Pinochle player all her life. She also
enjoyed reading and working jigsaw puzzles, particularly those by Thomas
Kincade. Those who knew her will remember pleasing, caring nature, her sense of
humor and quick wit.

She was cared for at home by Yolo Hospice nurses and personnel for the last
eight months of her life.

She is survived by her sons Ronald Hoppes and his wife Marilyn of Davis, Donald
Hoppes and his wife Jeanette of Roca, Neb; four grandchildren: Tom Hoppes,
Christine Wiltshire and Mary Ellen Cecava all of Lincoln, Neb., and Shawn Hoppes
of Conroe, Texas. Seven great-grandchildren also survive her.

Graveside services will be in Lincoln, Neb., for her immediate family. The
family requests that any memorial contributions be sent to Yolo Hospice.


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Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street,
Davis, CA 95616.  

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