Joshua Hopkins Obituary (1988 - 2010)

JOSHUA RYAN HOPKINS Joshua Ryan Hopkins, age 21, of Menomonie, WI died, Sunday, August 22, 2010 at his home in Menomonie. He was born December 31, 1988 in Fridley, MN. Josh was a "jack of all trades" working at everything from painting, to a lawn specialist, to a mechanic. He was the type of person who would help anyone out in their time of need at anytime. He loved being with his friends and was kind of the life of the party and kept people entertained. He enjoyed little kids which kind of mixed with his love for video games and dirt bike riding. His enjoyment in life included deer hunting. Josh won the hearts of all who met him and he will live in our hearts forever. He is survived by his fiance', Erica Kothlow of Menomonie; mother, Penny Hopkins of Mpls, MN; grandmother, Alice (Wally) Coffin of Palisade, MN; 2 brothers, Devin (fiance' Amber) Hopkins of Eau Claire, WI. and Corrie Hopkins of Mpls, MN; 3 aunts, Sara Kumpula of Mpls, MN, Kay (Carlos) Hernandez of St. Paul, MN and Debra Hatella of Colfax, WI; 1 uncle, Jim Hatella of Boyceville, WI; special self adopted parents, Gail and Steve Kothlow of Menomonie, WI and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his great grandparents and 1 sister, Kristen Hopkins. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, August 27, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. at Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie, WI with Pastor David Whelan officiating. Burial will take place at Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Menomonie following the service. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at the church. Olson Funeral Home of Menomonie, WI is serving the family. To express condolences online, please visit obituaries at www.olsonfuneral.com