George William Willie Hoops, 82,

of Superior, and formerly of Lakeside, died Feb. 27, 2010, at the Mineral County Community Hospital. Willie was born Jan. 28, 1928, in Duckabush, Wash., to Leslie Cecil and Florence Burgett Hoops, now deceased. He graduated from high school in Nichart. He enjoyed piloting planes, fly fishing and animals. Willie is survived by his children, Les Hoops of Stevensville, Kevin Casperson of Coeur d Alene, Idaho, and Deborah Sanchez of Stockton, Calif.; five stepchildren, Dave, Susie, Bob, Tammy and Bunny; and numerous grandchildren. Services are pending and will be announced by the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton. The family suggests memorials to a humane society of the donor s choice. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.