Gail Hooker, aged 72, died peacefully on June 14, 2016 in her Leucadia, California, home. She was born in Los Angeles on March 25, 1944 to Harriett and Fred Eggers. She loved horses, the mountains, skiing and running.. She had a phenomenal artistic eye. Known for her tenacity, independence and her thoughtful, mischievous nature, Gail was a much-loved wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many.
Gail graduated from Chaffey High School in 1962. She attended Chaffey College and married Gary Hooker in January of 1964. She studied fine art, languages and interior design at Palomar College in San Diego over the years. She ran a half a dozen marathons, with a personal best of 3:15 at the Boston Marathon in 1984. Gail and Gary also owned a home in Mammoth, where they lived part time and skied as much as they could.
Gail owned her first Saddlebred in 1991. Over the next 25 years she owned over 20 horses. She bred five, and this brought her the most joy. She went to many of the California Saddlebred shows and supported them even if she couldn’t be there. She was a generous and hard-working member of the Charity Fair Horse Show Board for ten years. She won multiple blue and tri-colored ribbons with her favorite amateur gaited horse, WC Undulata’s Prophet, (aka Johnny). She also showed WC Forever Aptor (JD) in five-gaited pleasure. She bred and showed Rapid Reward, (Ray) and her beloved harness horse, Heir About Him (JR).
Gail is survived by husband of 52 years, Gary Hooker, son Craig Hooker, daughters Ami Hooker and Megan Foxley and granddaughters Ila and Jo Peeler.
Services will be held Monday, June 27th 11 am at Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 1001 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024.
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June 26, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of Gail's passing. She was a lovely lady and I will miss her dearly.
love, Tina
June 22, 2016
Steven Shaffer
My condolences Craig. Wishing you much joy from the treasured memories with your mom and the strength of perseverance to get through the darker times without her. Steven Shaffer 619-889-8400
June 22, 2016
We are so sorry for your family's loss. Thoughts and prayers for your family.
Tom Reh and your PerTronix Friends
June 22, 2016
Ken and Paula Washburn
Ken and I so sorry for your families loss!
With love,
Paula Washburn
June 22, 2016
Craig Hooker
Words cannot express how much I will miss you Mom. You were so beautiful, caring and fun. I will never forget you and I hope I see you often in my dreams.
June 22, 2016
Susan Foxley
I adored Gail. She was one of the kindest and most playful person towards my son I've ever met. She is deeply missed. Her personality always filled the room. So sad she left this earth too soon, without being able to spend more holidays with her and my sister-in-law. She will remain in my prayers and her memories will carry on in our family for decades to come.
June 20, 2016
Judy Nelson
I'm very sorry for your loss. Gail is in my thoughts and prayers.
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