Leslie William Hoops

STEVENSVILLE - Leslie William Hoops, 48, of Stevensville passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at Community Medical Center. He was born December 8, 1964 in Dillon, MT the son of George William Hoops and Gayla Jeanne McCord.
Les was raised and educated in Dillon and attended Beaverhead County High School. He spent most his life mastering his carpentry skills. Les was an avid guitar player and fisherman. He also loved animals and hamburgers.
Les was preceded in death by his parents and his very best friend, "Mike". He is survived by his sister, Bunny Weidow and husband Shelly of Corvallis; his sister, Tammy Laird of Coos Bay, OR; his sister, Susie Caizza and husband Rick of Darby; his sister, Debra Estrada of Stockton, CA; his brother, Dave White and wife Julie of Alder, MT; his brother, Bob White of Dillon; his brother, Kevin Caspersen of Coeur D' Alene, ID; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family suggests that memorials be made in Les's name to the Bitterroot Humane Association, 262 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 59840.