My mother is a marvelous example of a
“joyful life.”
She was born of “goodly parents”, giving
her a magnificent foundation for Life.
She is a source of love and compassion, allowing her to be “in tune” to
those who need a phone call or a friend.
She always gives unconditional love, whether the person’s choices are
gospel-oriented or not.
She has raised four daughters and a
granddaughter in righteousness. All five
of us know she is our biggest cheerleader, and that family is everything to
her. We continually come to her for
cheer, comfort and happiness.
Life has not always kept her in Heavenly
Father’s safe embrace. Despite constant
faithfulness, she has experienced astonishingly heartbreaking trials. Through it all, she always held to the “Iron
Rod”, remaining stalwart and steadfast.
Even when her world was falling apart, she would put her sorrows aside
and gladly serve others who were also in distress. She has found “great delight and happiness”
no matter the circumstance. Many who
know her have been touched by her genuine spirit. She has faced the Lion of Adversity head-on
many times, and never cowered. Rather,
she always looks it head-on and dares it to devour her! It never has.
Cula is the stake that holds the tent of
our family together. Her kindness,
unselfishness, and strong testimony make her an inspiring example. No one doubts her sincerity and love. Even through difficulties, she has always
been a woman whom many could call blessed.
Her trials have been great, yet through it all, she has found joy in
living and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
She has brought that joy into the lives of those close to her. I am grateful to be her daughter, and could
not ask for more in a mother.
Trudy Hooper was born June 25, 1946 to Durant and Dorthella
Wadsworth. She was the second of five
children. Trudy was a military brat and
grew up all over the United States and spent most of her formative years in
Wurzburg, Germany.
Trudy married Jim Hooper in January of 1966. They have four children. Kim Koyle of Alta
Loma, CA, Kristi Matheson of Murrieta, CA, Brent Hooper of Alta Loma, CA and
Brian Hooper of San Antonio, TX. Trudy and Jim resided in Ontario, CA until
Jim’s death in 1995. This was very unexpected
and left Trudy a widow at the age of 49.
Trudy has 12 grandchildren.
Trudy has been a Relief Society President, Stake Primary
President, temple worker, Family History Center Director, member of the
Daughters of the Utah Pioneers and Relief Society Teacher. Those who know Trudy love to listen to her
teach. She has a powerful testimony and
radiates the light of Christ to those around her. She continues to serve in the community by
teaching monthly card classes at an assisted living facility.
Every summer Trudy hosts “Grandma’s Camp” which is a weekend
trip for all the grandkids to grandma’s house.
She always has a cute theme and lots of fun activities to go along with
the theme. The grandkids all look
forward to this annual event all year long.
Anyone who knows Trudy knows that she collects Nativity
scenes. She has collected sets from all over the world. She enjoys displaying them in her home as
well as the Creche Festival that Upland Stake hosts each year.
New this year were 5 year pins, so Daughters in the Valley Ranchero camp were recognized. Marlene Anderson, Pat Davidson, Cula Farnsworth, Jayne McCook, not pictured Tracy Teters, Michelle Mahlsteede, Lorene Antrim, Sue Kern. From the Indian Hill Camp Ann LaLonde, and Euclid Camp Eileen Olson. Debi Blocker and Alison Cutler received certificates for being associate members.
What a fun morning we had together.
