Hopkins, Terrance Michael (Terry) (Died)

HOPKINS, Terrance Michael "Terry", 74, of Bonita Springs, FL Passed away on Friday, March 14, 2014. He was born March 28, 1939 in St. Catharines, ON, the son of Wilfred and Elsie (née Hoyles) Hopkins and lived in Southwestern Ontario for most of his life. He graduated from Kettering University in Flint, MI with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1960 and received his MBA from McMaster University in Hamilton, ON in 1965. Terry worked as a Plant Engineer for twelve years before starting his own engineering and manufacturing company, AISCO Inc. in 1972. He sold the company in 1988 and remained a director for ten years. He also sat on the board of Throat Threads Apparel for fifteen years. He moved permanently to Bonita Springs in 2007. Terry battled multiple myeloma (a form of cancer) courageously for over five years. He loved life and all that it has to offer. He appreciated family and friends, socializing and keeping busy with lots of activities. Among the many things he enjoyed were traveling, golf, tennis, bocce, boating and fishing. He had a great sense of humor and was always fun to be around. Terry touched many lives. He will be greatly missed by his wife, family and friends. Terry is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Pat (née Thorpe); his beloved children, Kelly Hopkins of Burlington, ON and Michael Hopkins of Calgary, AB; his stepchildren, Sherri (Brad) Byk of Austin, TX, Randy Hatley of Austin, TX and Kelli Hatley of Naples, FL; sister, Joyce (Dave) Carse; nephew, Scott Trebilcock; and six cherished grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Friday, March 21, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs, 9751 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. A memorial service will be held in Canada at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Ave., 5th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851, www.themmrf.org. Online condolences may be offered at: www.shikanyfuneralhome.com Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home (239) 992-4982 Bonita Springs, Florida.