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Otis Shoopman Obituary
March 19, 1943 – June 18, 2025
Otis Paul Shoopman, aged 82, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at his home in Grass Valley, California. Born on March 19, 1943, Otis dedicated over five decades of his career to the B&C True Value Lumber Company in Grass Valley, where he retired after 53 years of commendable service.
Known for his hardworking, generous, caring, and loyal nature, Otis had a remarkable sense of humor and an infectious laugh. He cherished his family deeply and enjoyed a wide circle of friends, thriving in social settings.
Otis was a longtime race car owner and driver at Ernie Pursell Speedway in Grass Valley. He had a deep passion for watching racing and various sports events on TV, including remaining a Faithful SF 49er's fan. His leisure time often saw him at the casino, or playing cards on weekends with friends and family, and always accompanied by his beloved dogs.
Otis is survived by his sons and daughters-in-laws, Reverend Jerry and Desse Gale, William and Kimberly Gale, Robert and Barbara Gale, daughter, Candace Gale and Earl and Trish Shoopman. He was a proud grandfather to 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death in 2007 by his loving wife of 46 years, Jeannine Williams Gale Shoopman, and his siblings: Floyd, Eunice, Darrell, Ruby, Junior and Imogene Shoopman.
Services to honor and celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Noon at The Hooper & Weaver Mortuary located at 459 Hollow Way in Nevada City, California. The Memorial Services will be immediately followed by a Celebration of Life gathering at the LOVE Building in Condon Park, 660 Minnie Street in Grass Valley, California.
The family kindly suggests that memorial donations be made in Otis Shoopman's name directly to Sammie's Friends Animal Shelter, https://www.sammiesfriends.org/ or by mail to 14647 McCourtney Road in Grass Valley, CA 95949.
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