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Mildred Colburn Hopson passed away on April 1, 2015 in Gresham, Oregon at the age of
78. "Mickey" was born on August 10, 1936 in Red River County, Texas to Walter and Ida
(Perrin) Nelson.
While on a visit with friends in New York City, Mickey met and later married Bob Colburn.
They lived at Fort Lee, New Jersey, across the Hudson River from the Bronx. Later
Mickey and Bob moved to Omaha, Nebraska in 1961 and to Gresham, Oregon in 1969,
remaining there.
On October 10, 1985, Mickey married Billy P. Hopson and they stayed together until
Billy passed away in August 2009.
Mickey enjoyed sewing, gardening, cooking, fishing, camping, loved animals, and enjoyed
her family. Mickey volunteered for many scholastic activities and was a former cub scout
den leader.
Mickey is survived by her children: Brian Colburn, Gresham, OR., Amy Dietz,
Fairview, OR., Laura Moody, Vancouver, WA. All her children were by her
previous marriage to Robert Colburn (deceased). She is also survived by her five
grandchildren: Sean and Heather Colburn, Christine and Jessica Dietz, and Phillip
Newman. Mickey is also survived by her four siblings: Wayne, Troy, and Max
Nelson and Rachell (Nelson) Smith. She is also survived by her great grandchild,
Lian James Newman. Mickey was preceded in death by her parents and her
brother Tim Raby and sister Katherine Nelson.
Funeral service will be on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Bateman
Carroll Funeral Home located at 520 W. Powell Blvd. in Gresham, Oregon followed
by a 1:00 pm concluding service at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.
In lieu of flowers or donations, please enjoy a day in a park or at a river or lake with
your family and think of Mickey.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
April 10, 2015
Laura Moody
Mommy: No one knew me so well as you. You were the perfect mother when I was a child. When I was a teen, you were sorely tested. As a young adult, your constant love got me through times others would not have survived. I will miss the hours on the phone talking about daily life. Your love kept me fighting my MS. I hope my love is with you, that you are free of your haunting memories, and that you clearly see that your love was a light in our lives. You told me to never let another's actions define me, and that I will promise you. Till we meet again, All my love, Laura
April 7, 2015
Christine Dietz
I will miss you and love you forever, Grandma! Thank you for everything and all of the positive memories! You will always be in my heart.
April 7, 2015
Kelly Nelson
Rest in Peace Aunt Mickey.... I have such wonderful memories of when I was a little girl, living with you after my Mother passed.....you had me in Ballet, saved my life when I choked on a peach seed in your kitchen, spendy days in the nieghbors back yard having picnics with Amy and Amy convinced me big foot was chasing us ..... hahaha you were so mad cause I ran so fast and crashed and scratched up my face, you taught me to ride a bike .... I have thought of you often over the yrs and wish we could have seen you more.... but I will always cherish our phone calls we had . You will be missed and I love you dear Aunt .... until we meet again ❤
April 7, 2015
Micky You will be missed by all. Love you Roger Moody. Don't worry i will always take good care of your daughter.
April 7, 2015
David & Cindi Bergeron
Brian and Family. We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times.
You are in our hearts and prayers. David & Cindi Bergeron
April 6, 2015
It is so sad that so many family members live across the country and I never get to see y'all. I have fond memories of my Aunt Mickey.. Rest in peace, I love you
Tacheryn McCarthy
Boston, MA.
April 3, 2015
Mark and Lorie Goodall
We have such wonderful memories of Micky. She was always so happy and kind to us when we were young.
I wish we lived closer so we could attend the service.
We are sending our thoughts and support to her family.
April 3, 2015
Dave and Mary Dunning
Brian and Val, Laura, and Amy:
We are so sorry to hear if your mom passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
April 3, 2015
Troy/Wanda Nelson
To Mickeys family, we are saddened to hear of her passing and want the family to know that our thoughts are with everyone, she was a wonderful sister to Troy and he thought the world of her even if we didn't stay in touch often,we are sorry that we are unable to attend, but want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you all, Love from Uncle Troy and Aunt Wanda Nelson
April 2, 2015
The Staff of Bateman Carroll Funeral Home
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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