In celebration of a life well lived, the family of Donald Edward Hooper July 27, 1926 - April 17, 2019 ofOcean Grove, are sad to announce his passing. Donald grew up in Hamden, Connecticut. From an early age he expressed an interest in electrical engineering, later choosing to pursue the field at the Yale University School of Engineering and Applied Science. Graduating in 1947, he began a two year rotational program with Public Service Electrical and Gas in New Jersey. After completing the program he decided to work within the distribution and transmission department improving and expanding the electrical power grid. In 1969, Donald became involved with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) updating and revising the code every three to five years. He retired from PSEG in 1988 and started a consultancy and continued to serve as chair of NESC Interpretation Committee into his late 80's. Donald was a full time resident of Ocean Grove since 1979. Donald and his wife had been active supporters of the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association for most of their lives. He faithfully served as an Auditorium Usher for more than 50 years.Don was pre deceased by wife Jacqueline. Surviving are his daughter, Susan Bishop and her husband Michael of Quispamsis, New Brunswick, Canada, his granddaughter Kimberly Elmer and her husband Peter of Brick, N.J., and his grandson Keith Bishop and his wife Jennifer of Cochrane, Alberta, Canada. Don will also be sadly missed by great granddaughters, Katherine and Kayla Elmer and Adaline Bishop. A memorial service will be held to celebrate Donald's life at St. Paul's Methodist Church, Ocean Groveon Saturday May 4th at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, St. Paul's Methodist Church or any charity of the donors choice.