MUSCATINE COUNTY, IOWA SCHOOL NEWS |
Transcribed, as written, by Beverly Gerdts on June 25, 2019Page 87
JIM HOOPES Jim married Gloria Figg (Dede) February 2, 1960 and they had 2 daughters; Lisa Tarango of Rapid City, SD and Chris Gassen of Muscatine, IA. They presented Jim and Dede 4 grandchildren 3 boys and 1 girl; Jake, Mathew, Dylan Tarin. Jim trained, showed and judged quarter horses professionally for 30 years in the United States and Canada. He now is engaged in farming. Dede's occupation is in the Finance Departmental Secretary for the GPC Varies Investments for 20 years