Christina Marie (Hoops) McPherson, 73, of La Porte, Ind., passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at her daughter’s home. Christina passed while surrounded by family.
She was born Aug. 3, 1947, in Linton, Ind., to Willis Leroy and Nona Elizabeth (Carpenter) Hoops.
Christina was a laborer for 30 years at American Rubber and later retired, after 7 years, as a Westville Correctional Facility officer. She was a dedicated member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Christina enjoyed playing Bingo, dancing, singing and camping. She enjoyed making new friends. Most importantly, she enjoyed spending time with her family.
On Sept. 28, 1985, in La Porte, Christina married John Henry McPherson, who preceded her in death.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; sister, Elizabeth Hoops; brother, Earl Hoops; great-granddaughter, Emma Hayman; and great-grandson, Teagon Heider.
Surviving Christina are her children, Ronald (Anna) Heider, Jr., of Union Mills, Ind., Randy Heider of Santa Fe, N.M., and Misti (Dean) Putz of Westville, Ind.; 20 grandchildren, Jeannea, Matthew, Stacy, Michael, Joshua, Brandi, Grant, Randy, Jr., Heather, Nicole, Grant, Samantha, Kayla, Jessica, Ed, Deana, Mike, Dean, Jr., Lindsay, and D.J.; 22 great-grandchildren; sister, Lola Lombardo of Pennsylvania; and numerous nieces and nephews whom Christina loved very much.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, at The Ridge, 6006 N. Fail Rd., La Porte, with Pastor Jeff Rose officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the service Tuesday at the church. Burial will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the family c/o Ronald Heider, 2900 Monroe St., La Porte, Ind. 46350.
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