Geraldyne Louise Burleigh Hoopes was born June 18, 1941, to parents Weldon George Burleigh and Eveylyn Mae McKinnon Burleigh in Ogden, Utah. The family lived in Evanston, Wyoming and welcomed three more children to the family. One sister and two brothers. Geraldyne passed away peacefully on April 23rd, 2026, surrounded by her husband and children and many of her grandchildren and some great grandchildren. Geri grew up and attended school in Evanston where she graduated as her class salutatorian. She received a scholarship to the University of Wyoming, where she studied secretarial science. Her freshman year, she lived in the dorms with her best friend, Lola Proffit, where she met "her guy" at an institute dance.Thus began a love affair that would last over 65 years. In 1959, she met Gaylen Hoopes and fell in love. They were married the following summer on August 31st,1960 in the Idaho Falls Temple. After Gaylen graduated, they moved back to his hometown of Afton, Wyoming. They welcome their oldest son, Gary, before relocating to Cache Valley, Utah where Gaylen ran a dairy farm. Sons, Craig and Steven joined the family during this time, before the family moved back to Afton for the final time. Gaylen found employment as the superintendent at the Wyoming State Experiment Farm. Some of the barns still stand on what is now the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Shortly after returning to Afton, Suzanne was born, followed by Neil the next summer. It was a busy time for sure! When Neil was old enough to attend kindergarten, Geri started work at Ted Frome's Law Office. She met and became close friends with Layna Haderlie and remained close from then on. In 1980, Gaylen fullfilled a lifelong dream of having his own dairy farm and the family moved to his grandparents' property in Osmond. It was a lot of work and with the help of strong sons, he worked the farm until 1988. On June 2, 1985, their son Craig lost his struggle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The family was devastated at the loss of the center of their world. But, with the knowledge they will see him again and the indestructable bond of their love, Gaylen, Geri and the siblings got through it. Later, she made a career change and worked for many years at Lincoln School District Office. She was reunited with her good friend Jean Scwab and later worked beside Alison Fluckiger who has been such a good friend to both Geri and Gaylen ever since. Geri began playing the piano at a young age and has served as a pianist and organist for many years in her church callings as a valiant member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She has serverd in many capacities throughout the years. Geri was the epitome of a faithful wife. She has taken care of Gaylen with a rare devotion. It has been a gift to witness this love over the years. Geri will be remembered for her quick wit, the grandma in the bleachers, an exemplary wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. But, most importatantly, she will be known as a faithful servant to her Father in Heaven. She Geri is preceeded in death by both parents and her son, Craig Dee Hoopes. is survived by her husband, Gaylen, her siblings, Janice Virchow, George Burleigh, (Elaine), Larry Burleigh, (Julie). Her children, Gary Hoopes, (Kelly), Steven Hoopes, (Mary), Suzanne Tipton, (Dak) and Neil Hoopes, (Brenda). She has 18 grandchildren along with 20 "great grands". She will be missed by all who knew her.