St. George, Utah – Robert J. Hopkin, 72, completed his last adventure and passed away December 22, 2018, at his home in St. George, Utah, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born June 3, 1946 in Provo, Utah.  He was the middle of three children born to Robert C. and Bessie J. Hopkin.

Bob grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah and attended Highland High School and the University of Utah.  He married Kathleen Margaret Calton on September 2, 1966 in Salt Lake City.  They were the parents of three children: Melissa, Bob and J.D.  They were later divorced.  He married Linda Diane Shultz, September 23, 2000 in Pine Valley, Utah.  Their marriage was later solemnized in the St. George Temple.

Bob had his own construction companies and was involved in building all over the Western United States.

Bob had a great love for golf and played in many tournaments. He will be remembered for his contagious laugh, his great love of animals, his music and guitar and his great love of the outdoors.  He was very adventurous, which lead to his passion for gold hunting, where he enjoyed the beauties and serenity of the mountains.  He loved his adventures in Dewy, Page and Beaver Dam, Arizona

He retired and moved to St. George.  He always felt he had found paradise here in St. George with all of its many beauties.  He enjoyed his home, his daily walks with his beloved dogs, Dakota and Star and his last days.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Robert C. and Bessie J. Hopkin; daughter, Melissa Kathleen Hopkin, his wife, Kathleen Margaret Hopkin; his wife, Linda Diane Hopkin and brother, William Charles Hopkin.  He is survived by his two sons, Robert Calton Hopkin and J. Dylan Hopkin; sister-in-law, Linda Ritter; brother, E.J. and Joan Calton; sister, Bessie L. Barney (H. Arthur Barney); and many beloved nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to express their deep appreciation for the loving care administered by Dixie Hospice.
Funeral Service will be held Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 West St. George Blvd, St. George, Utah. A visitation will be held prior to service from 1:15-1:45 p.m. Interment will be at the St. George City Cemetery.