She was a wonderful mother to our four children and a special grandmother to our grandchildren. She loved children and launched preschools at both our church in Arizona and here in Diamond Bar. She also taught children’s classes on Sunday morning and taught Vacation Bible School in the summer.
Our grandchildren loved to come to Grammy’s house. She always had songs to share, new games to play and new activities to enjoy. Their favorite activity was having a Tea Party with Grammy.
Jeanne loved people. She earned her college degree in special education at ASU and her teaching credential at Cal Poly. She also loved God and enjoyed teaching the Bible. She started the Women’s Bible study program at both of our churches. She was actively involved in our missions program and traveled around the world serving people and encouraging missionaries.
She taught in public schools in Dallas, Texas while I was in grad school and she taught sixth grade here in Diamond Bar for fifteen years. Jeanne retired in 2006 after being diagnosed with breast cancer. She continued to undergo treatment for her cancer and launched a cancer support group in our home to encourage other women and men who were dealing with cancer.
I have always said Jeanne was the better half of our ministry. She touched the lives of young children, teens, college students and young adults. She hosted baby showers and wedding showers in our home. She made meals for new mothers and cared for older widows, too. She truly was a remarkable wife, mother and grandmother. She died on April 11, 2022. We will miss her so much.
Let me encourage you to express your love and thanks to your wife and family. You will be glad you did and they will too.
The Memorial Service for Jeanne will be on Saturday April 23, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Vantage Point Church – 8500 Archibald Avenue in Eastvale, California.
Let Me Encourage You by Mark Hopper 
Jeanne was such a blessing to so many; our family included. Her faith in the Lord was contagious and helped to change the trajectory of my life, and I’m sure the lives of countless others. Though we are half a world away, our prayers will be with you as you celebrate her life on the 23rd. May the Lord’s comfort and peace be with you all.
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Thank you – Mark
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Jeanne was my sister in Christ, and one of my best friends. We did Bible studies together, prayed together and most of all supported each other during our breast cancer journey. She had a servants heart ❤️ and I admired her so much. Jeanne always showed by example what it was to live for our Lord. I miss you my sweet friend, but I know I’ll get to see you again ❤️
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Thank you – hope you continue to do well with your transplant – Mark
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Oh Mark, you two were such a team. I keep remembering getting in trouble with Jeanne at Sunday school when you all were our youth pastors, because we were talking while you were leading. Her joy and engagement with us were so wonderful. I can hear her giggle in my head now. I love her and feel so lucky she was there then. (And that you were there too!) You two mean so much and are so loved by my family. All my love to you and your wonderful family.
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Thank you! Mark
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Mark, we are so sorry for the loss of Jeannie. We were blessed by her while attending Diamond Bar. She was always so kind and encouraging. Our loss; heaven’s gain.
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Thank you – Mark
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Dear Pastor Hopper, John and I are very sorry for the lost of your wonderful wife Jeannie. Sending our deepest condolences.
From the Lindemulder Family.
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Thank you – Mark
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Mark, My heart aches for the loss of sweet, sweet Jeanne. My time with her at Chaparral was magical, and I owe so much of the joy, love, inspiration, and positivity of those years to your beautiful wife. There was a light that was forever present in a room where Jeanne stood. I am surrounded by thoughts of all the many children’s lives that she impacted, but also of the many teachers and fellow educators who were at their best because of her example. I am one of those people. I was a better principal because of her light and guidance. I am humbled in this moment by her eternal light forever etched in my heart and the hearts of so many. This is a life well lived. Thank you for sharing the love of your life with all of us. Jan Keating
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Thank you – she loved and missed teaching at Chaparral – Mark
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We are friends with Jonathan and Traci in Portugal. Jeanne loved well and left an amazing legacy behind. We are so sorry for your loss.
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Dearest Mark, Our family loved Jeanne so much! From the Bible study at your home with our Julia in a baby carrier … to Jeanne helping to hold one of our 3-month-old twins at the Women’s Retreat which my spirit desperately needed … to Jeanne sitting on the floor at VBS, ‘lathering’ herself all over as she sang about Jesus washing us with Super Soap … we all have a large set of wonderful Jeanne-memories! She’s dancing right now!! Praying for you and the whole family, Mark! ❤️❤️
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Thank You – Mark
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We send our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. We love Jeanne and have been touched by her life and her smiles. Jeanne loves Chinese food and we will always remember the time we spent together at our home making homemade dumplings.
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Thank you! Mark
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Dear Mark,
When we think back to our years together in grad school, we definitely would never have made it without the love and encouragement of you and Jeanne. We have lots of great memories of special times we spent together with the two of you back then and more recently!
During the past few years we periodically prayed for you and Jeanne, realizing this day might eventually come, but it doesn’t make it any easier to accept. We’re profoundly thankful for Jeanne’s life, faith, and impact on so many people (including the way her example motivated us). Our hearts go out to you and your family as you move on from here.
This coming year and beyond, may you experience the loving, encouraging presence of “the Father of mercies and God of all comfort” (2 Cor. 1:3-4).
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Jeanne was my favorite Sunday school teacher. The only time I saw her get mad was in 1979 when Joe Irby didn’t bring his bible to class. Last weekend I walked into church carrying my Ryrie Study bible (recommended by Jeanne) and smiled thinking about what a great example she was and how she loved her students.
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