Dennis Kent Hooper

Dennis Kent Hooper, 45, of Sandpoint, passed away from an auto accident. Memorial services will be conducted 3:30PM, Thursday, April 21, 2011 at Quest Aircraft Co, 1200 Turbine Dr. in Sandpoint. Dennis was born Jan. 29, 1966 in Burbank, CA the son of Dennis and Sally Hooper. He was raised and educated in Burbank, graduating from Burbank High School in 1984. While in school he excelled in football. Upon graduation he served an apprenticeship training program to be an operating engineer. Upon completion of his program he became a member of the Local 501 Operating Engineers. Dennis married Lisa Haley in Burbank in 1992 and in 2004 moved to Sandpoint to enjoy the quality of life. He worked for Quest Aircraft for over 4 years. He enjoyed motorcycles, and raced them as a young man in California. After moving to Sandpoint he was active as a coach in Sandpoint Junior Tackle Football and as a Little League Coach. He took great pride in his family and his home. He enjoyed all outdoor activities, skiing, camping, boating, wake boarding, golf, and especially enjoyed dancing. He is survived by his wife Lisa of Sandpoint; 3 children: Cole and Quinn of Sandpoint, Tara of Appomattox, VA; his parents: Dennis & Sally Hooper of Indio, CA; 1 brother: Michael (Denise) Hooper of Burbank; 1 sister: Diane (Tarin) Cardenaz of Burbank; his mother-in-law: Cleo Haley of Sandpoint; and by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. The family suggests memorials in Dennis’ name to the Sandpoint Junior Tackle Football, %Jack Knagg, 3394 Durfort Rd., Sagle, Idaho 83860.