David Timothy Hoppers

David Timothy Hoppers, beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on July 17, 2024, in Bakersfield, CA, at the age of 64.

Born in San Diego, CA, David was adopted to his loving parents, James and Eileen Hoppers, of Santa Barbara.

David attended San Roque Grade School and then Bishop Diego High School. He graduated from California State University, Fresno, with a degree in Business. He returned to Santa Barbara, got married to Carolyn Dunscomb, and raised five children.

David earned his Series 7 license and worked in financial services for many years before deciding to return to school and get his teaching credentials. He moved to Bakersfield, CA, and worked as a teacher in several high schools. This became his passion. He loved his little dog, Carly Ann, whom he would sneak into classrooms. The students loved his humor and easygoing personality.

David’s greatest love was for his family and friends, of which he had many. He grew up running around with the kids on Eileen Way in the San Roque neighborhood. Holidays and traditions were very important to David. The countdown to Christmas was on the 25th of every month. He loved to celebrate his country on the 4th of July, and ring in the New Year watching the Twilight Zone Marathon.

David loved music and played the bass guitar in a local band for years. Sports were a big part of David’s life. He coached his kids in baseball and basketball and was a die-hard Green Bay Packers fan. He had a passion for history, especially anything associated with John F. Kennedy.

David is survived by his children, Brian, Pamela, Kevin, Kymberly, and Brenda; his sister, Mary; his brother, James; and his grandson, Jack. His memorial will be held on August 31 at San Roque Catholic Church at 11 a.m., followed by a reception at Harry’s at 4 p.m.

Don’t think of him as gone away
his journey’s just begun,
life holds so many facets
this earth is only one.

And think of him as living
in the hearts of those he touched,
for nothing loved is ever lost
and he was loved so much.