Gordon Le Roy Hoopes
General Information
- Gordon Hoopes
- Male
- May 5, 1919
- Miami, Gila Co., AZ, USA
- February 23, 2011
- Safford, Graham, AZ, USA
Biographical Information
Gordon Le Roy Hoopes was born in Miami, Gila Co., Arizona, the son of Roy V. and Maude (Sowell) Hoopes. He graduated from Safford High School in 1936 and from New Mexico Military Institute, Roswell, New Mexico, in 1938. He attended the University of Arizona from 1939-40.Because he was a farmer, he was not drafted immediately, when the United States entered World War II. However, in 1944, Gordon was drafted and he served in the U.S. Navy.
In 1953 Gordon moved his wife and family to a ranch near Cherry Creek, Colorado but they later returned to Arizona.
In the November 1960 General Election, Gordon L. Hoopes was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives. He was re-elected two more times.
He was later served as Graham County Assessor.
In 1979, he purchased the El Charro restaurant in Safford.
Gordon L. Hoopes died in Safford, February 3, 2011.
Military Experience
U.S. Navy, World War II veteranEmployment
| Occupation | Title | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture/Farming/Ranching | farmer/rancher | |
| Government | Graham County Assessor |
Arizona Legislative Service
| Session | Chamber | Party | District | City | County | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Legislature, 1st Regular | House | Democrat | Graham-1 - (1931-66 House) | Safford | Graham | ||
| 25th Legislature, 2nd Regular | House | Democrat | Graham-1 - (1931-66 House) | Safford | Graham | ||
| 26th Legislature, 1st Regular | House | Democrat | Graham-1 - (1931-66 House) | Safford | Graham | ||
| 26th Legislature, 2nd Regular | House | Democrat | Graham-1 - (1931-66 House) | Safford | Graham | ||
| 27th Legislature, 1st Regular | House | Democrat | Graham-1 - (1931-66 House) | Safford | Graham | ||
| 27th Legislature, 2nd Regular | House | Democrat | Graham-1 - (1931-66 House) | Safford | Graham |