Frederick Hope

Frederick William Hope, age 79, of Corvallis, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Monday, October 8, 2012, at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis, Oregon. He was born to James L. Sr. and Helen A. Conlin Hope on August 20, 1933, in Astoria, Oregon. He was the youngest of five children. Fred attended school in Astoria, graduating from Star of the Sea High School in June of 1952. He then attended The University of Portland. On June, 3, 1952 he married the love of his life June Ann Burton, who also attended Star of the Sea High School in Astoria. She preceded him in death on April 4, 2009. He was also preceded in death by his parents, and brothers and sisters. After college he began a very successful career in the travel industry, starting with United Airlines in Portland, Oregon. He was President/Owner of Hope's Globe Travel, with offices in North Bend, Coos Bay, Albany, Newport and two in Corvallis. He retired in 2001. Together, Fred and June traveled worldwide, but his favorite spot always remained Hawaii. He was President of The Beaver Club at Oregon State and The Corvallis Country Club in the 1970’s. For many years he arranged the Athletic team travel for Oregon State University. He was an enthusiastic football fan and was an avid supporter of Oregon State and The University of Notre Dame, watching his last two games, which were both wins, just days before passing away. His enthusiasm for football spread to all members of his family. He cheered until the end. He enjoyed golf(sometimes), the ocean, animals, and ice cream. His generosity, loyalty and sense of humor endeared him to many. Fred is survived by daughters Eileen Hope (Chris) Langton, Mary Ann Sandy Hope (Robert) Anderson, and Erin Hope (Stephen) Hughes. He is also survived by granddaughter Shannon Hamar (Jeff) Johnson, and their two children Hunter and Hope, and grandson Spencer Anderson. He donated generously to animal causes. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you give to an animal charity of your choice in his name. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday October 16 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Corvallis. Visitation will be held at the church from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Monday, October 15; recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 5:00 pm. The casket will also be open from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Tuesday before the Mass. Graveside service will follow at Oak Lawn Memorial Park.

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Frederick Hope

August 20, 1933 - October 8, 2012