Ronald Leonard Hopkins

Ronald Leonard Hopkins, age 80, of Oceanside, California, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Known fondly as "Doc," Ron served as a Senior Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy for 26.5 years, achieving the rank of E-8. Following his active-duty service, he continued in the Navy Reserves for an additional 19.5 years as a Medical Technologist and Corpsman, with time stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Ron was a man of many passions. He cherished spending time with his family on camping trips, enjoyed square dancing, and was an active member of his church community. He had a deep love for his dogs (Peaches, Rinney, Buddy, and Taco) and could often be found working on classic cars, particularly Mustangs, or tending to projects around the house and yard. He took great pride in his grandchildren, Gregory Thompson and Emily Woodburn, and played a significant role in their lives.

Ron is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Helen Hopkins; his daughter, Donna Burks, and her husband, Joe Kircher; grandchildren, Gregory Thompson (wife Amy Thompson) and Emily Woodburn; and great-grandchildren, Ryder and Kash Thompson. He will be reunited with his beloved daughter, Debra Burks Woodburn, and his four brothers.

A graveside service will be held for Ron on Monday, September 9, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Eternal Hills Memorial Park, Mortuary, and Crematory, located at 1999 El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA 92054.