After a life of love and quiet grace, Robert Goodhope, 99, has passed.
What follows is a brief look at the life his family wishes to share.
The story begins in 1923, with the arrival of a life that would be cherished by many.
Robert spent his working life as ['education serving as teacher'] — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew him best.
The bonds of those who served beside him are bonds that time does not loosen.
Robert Goodhope, 99 of Parker, passed away on December 3, 2022 at the Aurora-Brule Nursing Home in White Lake, SD. A family burial will be held on Friday, December 9, 2022 at the Hurley Cemetery, Hurley. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the summer of 2023. In Lieu of Flowers, the family requests that donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home. Robert Myron Goodhope was born on Sept. 13, 1923, son of Ole Chris and Hazel H. (Woodward) Goodhope in rural Hurley, SD. He graduated from Hurley High School, served in the Navy during WWII on the USS Santee serving in the Pacific theatre. After returning from service, he married Roberta P. Lange on August 25, 1946 and then received degrees from Yankton College and USD. He made his career in education serving as teacher, coach and later principal in towns of Centerville, Geddes, Wakonda, and Viborg. He retired in 1985. He was active in his churches, American Legion, Eastern Star, Lions Club, Masons, Shriners, and VFW. He and Roberta moved to Parker after retiring. Robert passed away on Dec. 3, 2022 at 99 years of age in White Lake, SD. He was preceded in death by wife, Roberta, son, Dr. Robert Chris Goodhope, his parents, sisters Eloise, Merilyn and Meredith Jeanne. Grateful to have shared his life and call him Dad, are Roberta "Bunny" (Richard) Nelson, Robin (Doug) Mofle, Rebecca (Kevin) Johnson, and Randy (Phil) Goodhope. He leaves 11 grandchildren: Dr. Michael (Lynette) Goodhope, Angela Goodhope, Cinda (Tim) Cuthberson, Dr. Nicholas (Leah) Goodhope, Jennifer (Mike) Schultz, Katy Nelson, Jesse (Sara), Sam, Rob (Kim) Mofle, Cole (Mel) and Hazelin Johnson (Casey) along with 6 great-grandchildren: Auralia (Mason) Entingh, Kennedy and Gillian Goodhope, Forrest Orman, Lochlan Schultz, Augustus Johnson and 1 great- great-grandson, Robert Entingh. Also left to mourn his passing - daughters-in-law, Diane Goodhope and Suzi Goodhope, three sisters, Yvonne Holt, Coryill (Don) Weeg, and Sheryl (Dennis) Christensen, brother-in-law Charles Larsen, and sister-in-law, Leona Seim, many nieces and nephews. The family requests that in lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice.
