Suddenly at his home in Ashburton. Much loved husband and best friend of Sue. Cherished father and father in law of Rob and Janette, Lynley and James Procter, and Jane and Phil Eastwood (Australia). Adored Poppy to Alex, and Greer; Hamish, Jeremy, and Penny;  and Ruby, and Lily. Messages to the Hooper family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Brian’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Wednesday November 8, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.