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Brenda Cooper uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, February 16, 2023
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Brenda Cooper uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, February 16, 2023
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Nicole Thomas uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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Nicole Thomas posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
John I going to miss u u where the best u always made me laugh u u where for me when I need someone to talk to and then u look like Santa Claus my son going to miss u he said he had the best time when he show u and it the best feeling when he was there now ur up there with billy I love u to the funny memory I had is when we live up there I got to go to ur house and we hung out and I got wet and we all laugh about it so until I see u again I love u and miss
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Ben Rooney uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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Edith Cooper uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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Ben Rooney posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Where do I start? There is endless memories with Grandpa. This isnt going to be organized in any way just memories that pop into my head. When I took baths as a kid I'd get out run up and get grandpa all wet then I'd dry off get baby powder on my hands and cover him with it. Or the times Id flip his chair backwards. From as long as I can remember we'd take walks in the woods and just talk. When I had kids he'd do the same thing with them. I used to help him do the chores when I was really young and I remember we'd be feeding the horses I was terrified of these giant animals that were running all around but I knew Grandpa was right there so I'd be safe. One time he was leading me on a horse named marble and marble got spooked. Marble was freaking out I got kicked off was laying on the ground winded he just grabbed my shirt and threw me out of harms way. Everything was an adventure with him. He always had the most funny things to say. He'd talk to anyone and everyone. Hed say "I could talk to the devil himself". He was always the strongest person I never saw a single person he couldn't put down after locking hands. He'd show up at my house and just talk for hours. When I graduated high school he came out to California and we went around and did all the off beaten attractions like mud volcanoes and salvation mountain.
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Brenda Cooper posted a condolence
Sunday, February 12, 2023
It's hard to pick a memory of dad to share.
I was grafted onto this family tree, an adopted foster child who he'd often jokingly say he couldn't get rid of. That adopted children grow up and move away. Ending up with them was the best bit of luck a kid could have asked for, even if, at the time, I hadn't the ability to appreciate it. I wasn't an easy child, and yet he never gave up on me. I've turned into a reasonably well-rounded adult...I think.
Memories of watching science fiction movies and old episodes of the twilights zone, of conversations about ridiculous topics, and silly notions, and more serious ones too. Dad was a talker and a storyteller and someone who could and often did go out of his way to make someone else's day better.
One thing we shared was a love of stones and crystals. He collected them. Collected might be too tame a word for the number of them he accumulated over the years. My favorite part of dad's collection was the ones he found around the property. I loved when he'd make a point of showing a new one he'd found to me—pointing out what made it unique and why he'd picked it up. They weren't tumbled or cut stones but ordinary old rocks with history embedded in their skin. So many stones laid down with others on the window sill or settled on the shelf in the hallway.
Dad was good at seeing the potential in things. Rough stones, animals, places, and people, and he provided more than a few of us with the opportunity to smooth out our rough edges and find our footing.
Love you, dad...
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Jamie Cooper posted a condolence
Sunday, February 12, 2023
There are so many memories so let's start at the beginning. As a young child, I remember fishing and camping at Fair Haven , catching eels . One night an eel almost pulled me in , Dad caught me . We all went cross country in a Winabago. We visited friends , and family along the way . I saw dinosaurs , rocks , and horned frogs , and the presidents at Mt Rushmore. It was important to dad for us to have good memories.
Mom and Dad bought a fishing camp " up north". We spent many many weekends there. We would bring Grandpa Pool , and our friends and cousins. We would fish, swim and run around . It's was great fun . At night , we would stay up late, hoping to catch the big catfish. Grandpa Pool and Dad would tell their stories and I usually fell asleep.
It was important to dad for us to have good memories.
As a teenager , we visited Washington DC and saw the Smithsonian. Very cool. We had our trials and tribulations, trying to find ourselves as young people . Dad was always very supportive and helped so many different kids . He helped foster kids and local kids as well this was important to him .
As a young adult , even after making huge mistakes, Mom and Dad helped me get through some very difficult times . They gave unconditionally. I can only hope to be that kind . Dad loved his grandkids. He would take them along to help him on his rental properties. He enjoyed the Color Guard competitions. This was a highlight in his life . It was important to dad for kids to have good memories .
As life has moved along. Dad has always helped me with projects and everyday life . He would stop in to visit. We would talk about the latest news , and grand , and great grand kids. We would make plans to do things . Every couple of days he or I would call to " see how things were going" . I miss him terribly, and I am forever grateful for the life he has given me .
LOVE YOU DAD
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Caysea Cooper posted a condolence
Friday, February 10, 2023
Grandfather always welcomed me in to the family from the start! I loved talking about rocks and gems with him! We went to every rock shop when him and grandma came to visit us in KY and I still have my little jewelry box he bought for me. We will miss him so much. I was so honored to get to know him and be a part of this wonderful family. ❤️
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Caysea Cooper uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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Lynn Rooney posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Dad would go for a walk and pop up at my house. No warning, not even tell me he was here. I would look out the window and there he was sitting in the chair. I would go out and we would talk for about an hour before he would walk home.
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Melissa uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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Anne and Brian Kentch planted a tree in memory of John Cooper
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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Elizabeth Croke planted a tree in memory of John Cooper
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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Anonymous planted a tree in memory of John Cooper
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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Sherri Cooper Gentzel posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
I have so many memories of Uncle John alot of them came from my father George Cooper and my Uncle Butch Humphrey. Also when we came from Colorado to visit ,He always came up with such great things to do while we were there. You'll be missed so much , love you always
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Brenda uploaded photo(s)
Monday, February 6, 2023
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A Memorial Tree was planted for John Cooper
Monday, February 6, 2023
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The family of John Arthur Cooper uploaded a photo
Monday, February 6, 2023
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