Ruth E. Hopkins, age 74 of Fremont, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008 at the Mercy Hospital in Muskegon. Ruth was born on April 15, 1933 to Ralph and Mary (Hixon) King in Hart, MI and later married Charles "Chuck" Hopkins on April 14, 1954 in Lake Charles, LA. Charles preceded her in death on Feb.19, 1995. Ruth had owned and operated the Fremont Bakery with her husband until 1985 and then worked at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility in the food service department for 10 years until her retirement. Ruth was a member of the Fremont Women of the Moose, Chapter #401, enjoyed bingo, bowling, Friday night car races, playing cards and gaming and swimming in her younger years. She is survived by her children, Richard Hopkins of Bentonville, AR; Charles S. Hopkins of Fremont; Mike (Michelle) Hopkins of Fremont; Duane (Debra) Hopkins of Fremont; Marian (David) Chilcote of Twin Lake; Terry Hopkins of Fremont; 12 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; her special friend and companion, Gil Tanis of Fremont; her brother, Ted King of Hart; her sister-on-law, Marie King of Fremont. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; her son, Jerry on Aug.18, 1999; her brother, Ralph King ; her sister, Geraldine McCullough Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 from the Crandell Funeral Home Fremont Chapel with Pastor Chuck Jones presiding. Friends may consider Hospice of Michigan for memorial contributions in memory of Ruth. Friends may also send a condolence or share a memory with the Hopkins family online at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home Fremont Chapel.