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Harry H. Hopla
October 4th, 1936 - December 28th, 2025
October 4th, 1936 - December 28th, 2025
In Loving Memory
Harry H. HoplaOctober 4, 1936 - December 28, 2025
Harry H. Hopla was born on October 4, 1936, in Arco, Idaho, to Lydia and Leo E. Hopla. His family, including his sister and three brothers, moved to the Willamette Valley in 1951 and lived in Brownsville, Oregon.
Soon after graduating from high school, Harry joined the U.S. Air Force. In 1956, he married his high school sweetheart, Billie Jo Barnes. Shortly after, Harry was stationed in Japan for two years.
After his discharge from the Air Force, the couple moved to Portland, Oregon, where Harry continued his education in computer science. Following another move to Seattle, WA, Harry and Billie Jo welcomed their daughter, Donna, and son, Steve.
In 1965, the family moved to Newark, CA, where Harry worked at Stanford Research Institute for 32 years. Upon his retirement in 1997, he enjoyed having time to play golf and travel the world. Harry and Billie Jo were married for 69 years.
Harry’s family adored his fun-loving, kind nature and willingness to lend a hand. All will miss his warm presence. Harry is survived by wife, Billie Jo, daughter Donna, son Steve (Holly), grandchildren Drew, Robin, Clare, and Shane, brother Doyle (Barbara), and sister-in-law Diane.
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