Obituary - Kenneth Leon Hooper

Kenneth L. Hooper

Ken died with, and because of, Alzheimer’s Disease on January 5, 2015. He was born in Kansas City, MO on January 24, 1929, grew up in Adrian, MO and moved to Kansas City in 1947. He married Bonnie Smith in 1948 and moved to Raytown in 1951 where they lived for the remainder of their lives.

Ken served as President of the Credit Bureau of Greater Kansas City for over 30 years, retiring in 1992. During his time at the Credit Bureau, he held the honorary position of Chairman of the Board of Associated Credit Bureaus, Inc., the credit reporting industry’s national trade association. He was an active member of the Hillcrest Country Club and Countryside United Methodist (now One Spirit) Church. More recently he loved being a volunteer at Research Medical Center. 

Ken was preceded in death by wife Bonnie and son Tim. Surviving Ken are Life Partner Wilma Graham, son Jerry (Lisa), grandsons Chris (Anna), Nick (Kristy) and Ryan, granddaughter Lauren, great grandchildren Seth and Macy and several nieces and nephews.

The family thanks the John Knox Village and Village Hospice, Adrian Manor Nursing Home, Grace Hospice, Dr Ted Whitaker, Dr. Shawn Sabin. We also want to thank Laura Cassidy for her ongoing and caring support and guidance during both Ken and Bonnie’s illnesses.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, January 9 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel, 1301 N. Orange, Butler, MO. Cremation there is no visitation. The family suggests that contributions be made to either the Alzheimer’s Association or Grace Hospice.