A Celebration of Bo’s life will be held on July 15, 2017, from 5-10 pm at Fall Leaf Farms, in the Fall Leaf area north of Eudora.
Graveside memorial services will be held at Holy Family Catholic Cemetery sometime after the celebration of life, and will be announced later.
Bo died Sunday, June 25, 2017, at the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kan., from injuries sustained while attempting to keep the patrons of D-Dub’s Bar in Eudora safe from an armed assailant.
He was born May 31, 1985, in Lawrence, the son of Scott and Leah Hime Hopson. He graduated from Eudora High School, and was working at Honey Creek Disposal and D-Dubs at the time of his death. In his spare time, Bo enjoyed gaming.
Survivors include his father and step mother, Scott and Tina Hopson, Eudora; his mother, Leah Hime; siblings Misty Thakker, Eudora, Jessica Van Meter (Kyle), Eudora, Wesley Bateson, Eudora, and Kasi Katzfey Stevens (Aaron) Parkville, Mo.; paternal grandmother, Delores Hopson, Eudora; maternal grandmother, Sharon Yeahquo, Linwood; aunts and uncles Jim Hopson (Shelly Harper-Hopson), North Carolina, Bobby Hopson (Melissa), Eudora, Kurt Hopson (Patricia), El Paso, Tex., Debbie Hime, and Sharilyn Fulks (Rick); and nieces and nephews Ashlea, Tyler, Parker, Ayden and Alexander. Cousins are Dylan, Jillian, Morgan, Alec, and Chandreah. He was preceded in death by a sister Megan Hopson, his paternal grandfather Rick Hopson, maternal grandfather Larry Hime, step grandfather Virgil Yeahquo, uncle Brad Hime, and cousin Chad Fulks.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the GoFundMe account established with Kaw Valley Bank of Eudora.
I was so sorry to hear about Bo, I remember when he was born,,and growing up,,he was such a cute little guy. My deepest condolences to all the family and loved ones. I know he will be deeply missed.
To the Hopson Family, We are so very sad for your loss. Bo was and still is a fantastic person. He had such a sweet heart and every time he picked up our trash he’d talk to our dogs and give them each 3 treats. We watched a couple times then walked out and talked to him. He was so kind and loved dogs. ..all dogs. We sometimes set a box of treats on the trash can to help replenish him supply. One day he said for us not to furnish the treats cause he loved doing it Said he loved dogs. When our female had pups a couple of times we would bring them out to see him. He wil be missed by so many people (and dogs) all for trying to help someone. Such a tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers to you and we will never foget “Bo”
Scott and the entire family, I am so sorry for the loss you suffered. I didn’t know Bo, but everyone can’t be wrong in saying he was a great guy. With the families from which he came, I wouldn’t expect him to be anything but a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you while you are dealing with this terrible loss.
Bo has and always will be one of the best men I had the pleasure to meet. Growing up with him meant knowing you were safe no matter where you were. Knowing you were going to laugh until you hurt. Knowing there would be some kind of adventure.
I know how much he meant to me. Facebook has shown just how much he meant to literally the entire town. His loss is felt by us all.
To Bo’s family, especially his parents, I didn’t know Bo, but when I heard what happened to this good man I was overwhelmed with grief that another protector of good against evil lost his life! There are no words great enough to honor your son and what he did, and what all our countries law enforcement men and women do to keep us safe!!! I pray that God blesses and takes care of your family in great ways from this day forward. Some day soon, evil will be overcome with good forever! I will continue to pray for your beautiful family.
Our family will never forget Bo. His gentle and kind spirit will live on in our memories of him. I cannot fathom the heartbreak or the loss. Rest assured we share in your sorrow. May the God of heaven and earth comfort you at this time and always.
Dear Scott and the entire Hopson family. . .my heart goes out to you all!! Please accept my deepest and heartfelt sympathy! I did not know Bo as a young man, but I remember him as a little guy and he was such a sweet, kind-hearted little boy. I am continuing with prayers for your family. May God be with you and bring you comfort.
Dear Scott, Tina & Family All –
Words cannot describe the sadness my family feels with Bo’s passing. He & you were ALWAYS such wonderful neighbors & friends! Bo was happy anytime to be of help to my dear parents & family!!! I will never forget the night you & Bo came over to help us when my Father was ill & passing!!! And all of the special kindnesses like mowing the lawn & treating my Mother with love & respect, above & beyond what we could EVER ask! Your dear Son was just like you & he will forever live on through your family & and in all of our hearts! We will NEVER forget the wonderful young man you raised!!!
We love your family & share in your sadness! Please accept my heartfelt sympathies & prayers for your great loss,
Lesli (Bannister) Eller
Scott, As a father to a Father I cannot fathom your sense of loss, please accept my heartfelt sympathy, to all the Hopson’s my sincere condolences.
To the entire Hopson family, and especially you Scott, and your wife, you have my deepest and most sincere condolences. Bo was like you’ve always been Scott, protecting others, especially the ” underdog”. May God be with you and bring you peace.