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John Cooper Obituary

John Okey Cooper 1/1/1969 - 4/18/2004 John is survived by his loving wife, Deana, daughter, Jessica, loving parents, Frank and Norene Cooper, brothers, James and Justin, sister, Johanna Cooper, grandparents, George and Anita Miller, nieces, Shelby and Ashley Cooper, uncles and aunts, Randy and Debbie Schaffer, and Dale and Marlene Keys, cousins, Tom and David Key, and many more family and friends. John was born in Oakland, California on January 1, 1969. He graduated from Mt. Diablo High School, Concord, in 1988 and resided in Clayton. John enjoyed working at Contra Costa Doors for the past four years and will be missed by co-workers. John enjoyed fishing and hunting with friends and family. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 1pm at Bryant & Moore Chapel, 1385 Galindo St., Concord.

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Published by Contra Costa Times on Apr. 21, 2004.

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Ron Brill

April 18, 2021

It's been 17 years and I'm still heart sick. He was my best friend, fishing and hunting partner. I truly miss you!

Rusty Hammericksen

May 5, 2004

My thoughts and prayes go out to the cooper family. I went to school with John, although I have not talked to him in almost 10 years I will miss him.....

Arija Gifford(Armstrong)

April 29, 2004

I am sorry to hear about the loss of a fellow Mt. Diablo graduate. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. He will be missed.

Kimberly Reboli

April 29, 2004

John was a good man with a good heart. He will be missed... My thoughts and prayers go out to all who new him and who are troubled by his loss.

Heather Hunt-Wallig

April 27, 2004

Our Prayers go out to the Cooper Family during this difficult time. I went to school with John. Although i've not been in touch in years... He was a wonderful young man in school and understand how greatly he will be missed. Many Blessings.

Love,

Heather, Brooke, Shari-ann, and Kyli Hunt-Wallig

jim@diane washburn

April 25, 2004

John will be missed by everybody..our thoughts and prayers are with all family members. The service was so nice and John would have liked it.Zach,Ron,Robert..Your words were very touching @ stories were great. Our prayers are with you all as well.

Jim @ Diane Washburn

Michelle Robinson

April 24, 2004

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. I went to school with John.

Wendy Spencer

April 23, 2004

I was one of John's teachers. I remember him well and know the loss you have suffered. God bless you all.

kevin and janetta( durham) killough

April 22, 2004

we went to school with john and know him. our hearts and prayers go to his family and friends he will be missed. class of 1988

Steve Roe

April 21, 2004

My heart goes out the Cooper family.I went to school and played baseball with John.Although I haven't talked to John in 2 years I will miss him very much.I'll miss you Coop.

Forever your friend,

Steve Roe

Bryant & Moore Chapel

April 20, 2004

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