Community Cares Richard Hooper

It is with a very heavy heart that I make this announcement. My brother, Richard Hooper, owner of Hooper's Rear End Exchange passed away this afternoon Saturday,December 6, 2008 at 2:32 PM after a long and valiant fight with cancer. His dedication and devotion to his profession earned him great respect throughout the racing community for which he truly loved. He thrived on helping others throughout his life and even in his weakest condition. Richard leaves a legacy of goodwill towards his fellow man and he wanted you all to know how deeply grateful and blessed he felt having all your prayers and support in his time of need. Richard will be greatly missed by all whose lives he has touched. Source: Wendy Zajicek

Prayers and Support For Richard Hooper

• Steve Prince
  I often think about the great times in the garage at the house in the '70s. Really sorry to hear we lost you so early.
• Joyce Schroeder (Hooper)
  Our hearts are heavy another member of our family is gone but, not the wonderful memories they are what hold us togeather and, Gods arms will hold us up. We love you all. Luzene, Joyce and Leenie :)
• debbie
  My Condlences to All. I Do Have to say that he was a terriffic man he made us all laugh so many many times and those are the times we all need to remember and try and remember those times when you feel saddened he will still beable to put those smiles back on your face. He is with God now probably racing threw the clouds looking for sombody to run into just because he can. Thats The Man we all Loved and cared about. Good Bye Dear Friend...You are deeply missed but yes in a much better place.....May you be blessed like you have blessed all of us. Thank You Richard for all those smiles you gave alot of people!! ~!~
• GILBERT CONTRERAS
  I pray for Richard and his family,he fought one helluva fight. God speed Hoop!!
• Jeff Murphy
  What this world needs is more men like Richard. Richard mas the most giving guy I have ever met. I just hope when I grow up I turn out half the man Richard was. I miss my friend. The only good part is that he is in a better place now. My prayers are with the Hooper family for their loss. RIP Richard
• Larry
  My Thoughts and Prayers are with the Hooper Family. Its sad times as we lose another oldschool racer. Godspeed.
• Becky McBride
  Wendy, Ron and family.. This was a hard fought fight. We know the racing community is one big family and we are all here for you as you have been here for us.Our memories are what heal us. Laugh, tell stories and remember the good times.Till we see each other at the track again, prayers are being sent your way.The McBride family appreciates all your family has done for racing.
• Peggy and Jason Blue
  I can't remember a time when I have not seen a race car at any given track here in Southern Calif. with the Hooper Rear End Sticker to all of the Hooper family we send our deepest sympathy and prayers, God's Speed Richar
• Brian Kelley
  To Wendy and the entire Hooper family I am very sad for your loss.As a kid growing up around Hoopers rear-end shop I was very fortunate to have met some great people including Richard.I cant think of one person who raced locally that didn't have the famous Hooper's sticker on their car at some time. From me,my family and race team we send our condolences......Richard will be missed both on and off the track.
• Bernie Hilber
  Wendy, Ron, Ray, Wayne, and all the Hoopers that have meant so much to so many racers in SoCal Our sincere condolences. From 1976 till 2000 I would make the loop from Stick Only to Lees to Wadells to Hoopers. Sun Valley was the headquarters of the best friends any racer could ever Have. The Hoopers were the Heart and soul Of Saugus and many great nites at the Cafe.
• Stockcar Syndicate
  Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Hooper family,We have all lost a great friend. He was a big part of the racing family and will be missed by all but never forgotten... Nick,Jon,(Stockcar Syndicate)
• DAVE REEVES
  TO ALL THE HOOPERS WHOM IVE KNOWN FOR 35 OR SO YEARS, MY CONDOLENCES & PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU @ THIS TIME.......RICHARD WAS A GOOD GUY & A GREAT FRIEND. MAY HE REST IN PEACE. WE ALL NOW HES IN A BETTER PLACE NOW DAVE REEVES (WADDELL)
• dgrill
  to the whole hooper family my deepest condolences my prayers are with you Danny Grill
• Joe Nava
  Wendy and Ron. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
• Bob Farmer
  My condolences to the Hooper family, I remember when Richard started racing at Saugus Speedway in the early 70's, our prayes go out to all the Hooper familys. Sincerely, Bob Farmer
• GARRETT YAMADA
  My deepest condolences to Wendy ,Ron and family. The Hooper family took care of me even before I started racing at Saugus.Thought are with you
• Sherm Taylor
  To Richard, you and your family always have been and always will be in my thoughts and prayers. You have moved on but left this world a very rich man. So many people with so much love for you is certainly a rare accomplishment. I truly feel knowing you has improved the quality of my life. I will miss you very much, Sherm
• dennis mcmullen
  i have know richard for along time back in the saugus days over the years of racing with him he has become a good friend that would give the shirt of his back over the years of hanging out with him we nick named him the man in black a true king of racing we will all miss him very much thoughts and prayers go out to all the hoopers rest in peace king
• Jon Christensen
  Sending my deepest condolences. The memories are to many to list,from the first time i met him in 1978 at Saugus in the old Street Stock-Fig8 class..
• Ray Hooper Jr
  Wayne, Gerry, and all my family and freinds. You are all in my thoughts & prayers. I have so many memories of Richard from growing up, to work to racing on the track. I will miss him and will always be in my heart. God Bless you all. Ray Hooper Jr.
• Raymond Hooper III
  He will be missed. I send my best to all the Hoopers for there loss.
• tommy mason
  I've grown up watching a lot of races and Richard was in a good chunk of them. Not only did he know how to shoe a racecar he also had a huge passion for auto racing. My condolences to the Hooper family.
• Peggy Moore
  Growing up with Richard was a challenge for sure. He loved to pick and tease, but that's what made our childhood of growing up together, fun and memorable. Richard has been in my prayers since I first learned of his fight. I know Richard knew how to pray, and I know he is in God's arms now. The entire Hooper family is in my prayers. God be with you all. Peggy (Hooper) Moore
• michael mulder
  my condolences to richards family and friends. michael mulder
• Ricky Dale Hooper
  Wendy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Memories of Richard, whether it was fun times at the track....or fun times at home, will always be in my heart. Ricky Dale
• McBride Family Charlotte NC / SanDiego
  Class family, Impressice Man, true hard core racers. I remember Riverside and Ontario as a lil boy and EVERY West coast car had Hoopers name on it somewhere. Major History maker in the build up of Racing in the West. We are remembering you this Christmas.
• Dave Arce
  To ALL Hooper family and friends, you have our sincere sympathy for the loss of Richard. He touched our hearts on and off the track. He has left us all with many memories for the short time that we have known him. He will always be our SPECIAL racing buddy! Richard, thanks so much for the time you gave us... REST IN PEACE. Arce Racing Team
• amee blue
  You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Richard will be missed. Rest in peace.
• janet
  Wendy, Ron and all...The racing world, just lost another good one, but there are so many incredible memories Richard left behind. Enjoy those and remember the good times and smiles and silly things. --j
• z. Smith
  Condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
• j.turrigiano
  Sending sincere and deepest condolences. Our hearts are saddened and prayers go out to the family, friends and fans. A truly sad day.

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