John W. Cooper

John Cooper Obituary

COOPER, John W.
"Daddy Cooper"
Age 77 of Elmira, NY, went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2008, at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, with his loving family at his side. John is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty L. (McClure) Cooper; sons, John D. Cooper and Kenneth L. Cooper; daughter, Mary Anne Cooper; granddaughters, Erin Colleen Cooper, Katelynn Marie Cooper, and Megan P. Cooper; brother and sister-in-law, Glenn and Lois Cooper; nieces, Sheri (Hal) Schrock, Kathy Browngardt, Karen (Steve) Rexford, Lucinda Bennett, Sue (Mark) Canale; nephews, Jim (Mary Ann) Cooper, Jim Bennett, Tom Bennett, Robert McClure and William McClure; sisters-in-law, Jane Bennett, Barbara McClure, and Nancy (Jim) Mullin. John was an Eagle Scout, a Boy Scout Leader of Troop #38, for many years and a Counselor at Camp Seneca. He was a Lieutenant Governor of Southport Kiwanis Club, also a member of the Elmira Kiwanis Club. John was involved in several Masonic Organizations for many years and a member of the Pennsylvania Avenue United Methodist Church for 55 years. John was an avid Buffalo Bills Fan and a season ticket holder for the last 37 years. The family will receive friends on Monday, October 27, 2008, from 1:00 to 3:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with Funeral and Committal Service there Monday Evening at 8:00 p.m., Pastor Mark Erway will officiate. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, NY at the convenience of the family. Those wishing may make memorials to the Elmira Kiwanis Foundation, 317 Glenn Avenue, Elmira, NY 14905 or the charity of one's choice. A "Candle of Remembrance" may be left for the family in Obituaries at www.olthof.com

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Published by Star-Gazette from Oct. 24 to Oct. 25, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for John Cooper

14 Entries

Carol,Larry & Kym Noyes

October 30, 2008

Dear Betty and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. As your old paper carriers and as Tom's oldest friends we feel for you. We just went through this with Larry's Dad so our hearts go out to you all. Know you all are in our prayers.
With our sympathy we send our love,
Carol, Larry & Kym Noyes

Monica Thompson

October 28, 2008

MaryAnne... I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. John was a very special and wonderful person to me. He was a very special Grandpa that I never had and I will truly miss him.

Kay LaVelle

October 27, 2008

My prayers are with you all. I will miss him teasing & picking on me as he loved to do.

Jessica Zepp

October 27, 2008

Mr. Cooper was a wonderful man who always put a smile on my face. He will be greatly missed.

Kathie and Lew Sheradin

October 27, 2008

We were so sorry Mary Anne, to hear of the death of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May loving memories sustain you.

Tammy Green

October 27, 2008

Mary Anne....I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. John was a very special person to me. He was the "Grandpa" i never had, and I will truly miss him.

Pam Pittman

October 26, 2008

Dear Aunt Betty, Maryanne, John, and Ken: I want you to know that I love you, and my thoughts and prayers are with you. I have so many fond memories of Uncle John. I know I haven't seen him in a long time, but I will always remember and cherish his vivacity, enthusiasm, and his zest for life. Debbie and I were talking about him today, she said whenever we came up there, he always did something special for us. He was a great person, and a fantastic uncle. He will be greatly missed. I shall miss him calling me his "Georgia Peach." I wish I could be there with you, but I will be there in thought. Pam

Deborah Van Dyne

October 26, 2008

Mary Ann we are so sorry for your loss as we thought everything was finally going well for your father. Please give our condolences to your Mother. We will keep you all in our prayers just as we did your father.
Bruce Van Dyne and daughter, Debbie

Fred & Shirley Evans

October 26, 2008

We are very sorry for your loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

JEFF LAUPER

October 26, 2008

KEN....SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS. IM SORRY I CANT MAKE IT BUT I JUST MOVED SOUTH. TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS EVERYONE.

Mimi & Jack Richey

October 25, 2008

Dear Betty and Family,
Sending our thoughts and deepest sympathy to you and hope that you find strength in the love that John has left behind in all your hearts.
Your classmate

Mary, Bethany & Dayna

October 25, 2008

Dear Betty, John, Ken & Mary Ann: Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband and father - We have so many fond memories of John - especially as Santa Claus. He was the grandfather my children never had and we will truly miss him.

John Taft

October 25, 2008

So sorry for your loss. We are out of town but are thoughts are with your family. We enjoyed John's friendship over the years. We will miss him.

God bless.

Marge and John Taft

Maxwell Young

October 24, 2008

I am not certain that this is the John Cooper I went to Jean Summers Business School with or not around 1948. We were good friends at that time and from time to time I do think about him. To his family and friends I can only say he is at rest for now rid of life's frustrations. Just remember and treasure the good times you all had together.

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