Alpha Hopf

Alpha Hopf

May 09, 1940 - June 15, 2025

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Alpha Mae Hopf, 85, passed peacefully on June 15, 2025. She was born May 9, 1940, in Mossy, West Virginia, to Guy and Lola (Wriston) Clifton.

She was the fourth of nine siblings. Alpha and her family moved to Montana at a young age.

She married George Hopf on June 22, 1957, and they started a family on a ranch in Sumatra.

She enjoyed gardening, baking bread, playing pinochle and bingo, but most of all spoiling her grandchildren.

Alpha was preceded in death by her husband George, daughter Lori, son Joseph, parents Guy and Lola Clifton, Sisters Nona (Kenneth)Arneson, Joyce Sherod, and Virginia Miller. Brothers Edward (Dorothy)Clifton, David (MaryAnn) Clifton, And Ernie (Loene)Clifton.

She is survived by daughter’s Cathy (Kris) Goll, Lollie (Wayne)Ray, Debbie (Sean) Hanley Sons Michael (Robin) Hopf, Doug Hopf, Charles (Chrissy ) Hopf and numerous grandchildren, great grand children, nieces and nephews Brother Daniel (Meredith) Clifton, Sister Ellen (Tim) Johnson and Brother in law David Sherod

Vigil Service to be held on Thursday, June 19, 202,5, at 7 pm at St. Bernards Catholic Church.
Funeral Service will be held on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 9 am at St. Bernards Catholic Church.
Burial to follow service at the Rosebud County Cemetery.

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Vigil Service
Thu Jun 19, 2025 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM MST
St Bernards Catholic Church • 226 Wicks Ln, Billings, MT 59105
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Funeral Service
Fri Jun 20, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM MST
St Bernards Catholic Church • 266 Wicks Ln, Billings, MT 59105
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Graveside Service
Fri Jun 20, 2025 @ 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM MST
Rosebud County Cemetery • 2470 Front St, Forsyth, MT 59327
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Linda Sexton
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Alpha did love playing bingo. She enjoyed many of the activities we at the home. She gave me many laughs 😃
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Randy Hecker
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Cathy, Lollir,Debbie,Mike ,Doug and Chuck, sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Ron saw it posted and let me know. So many memories of your mom, so much for evybody and your family to be thankful for. Passing of the generation for us Sumatra folk.
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Linda Zeimet
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We are very sorry to hear of Alphias passing. She was always smiling and positive in her actions toward people. We always enjoyed visiting with her, and always felt uplifted being in her presence. We pray for comfort and peace for all of Alphias family and friends. She will be missed!
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Cherie Patton
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I am so sorry for the passing of your dear mother. I always will remember her laugh and ever present smile. She was always exuberant and encouraging 🙏❤️🙏 May the Lord Jesus be with the family as they go forward 🙏
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Peggy
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Aunt Alphie was always so kind, funny and loving. She will be missed greatly.

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