Elaine was born in Fort Collins, Colorado to Elmer and Betty Stromberger on 12-2-49. She was raised on the family farm at the corner of Timberline and Harmony. Elaine attended Fort Collins High school graduating in 1967. Elaine met and married Noal Hopkins in May of 1981, celebrating 40 years of marriage this year.
Elaine worked most of her life for Larry Odau at Craft Wood Homes. Elaine spent many hours sewing clothes for her husband and other family members; she was always up for a round of golf, playing a few tournaments with her granddaughter, a good swing around the dance floor and spending time with friends and family.
Elaine is survived by her husband Noal L. Hopkins, step-children Kristi Hopkins and Travis Hopkins, grandchildren Kimberly, Tanner, Brock, Preston, Lily, and Payton. Elaine is preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Betty Stromberger and her daughter-in-law Kiplyn Hopkins.
In lieu of flowers a memorial will be sent to the CU Anschutz Medical Campus' Breast Cancer Research Fund.