North Platte, Nebraska
Feb 6, 1950 – Apr 6, 2015
Timothy Ray Cooper "Coop", age 65, of North Platte passed away April 6, 2015 peacefully at his home. He was born February 6, 1950 to Bill and Geriene (Batty) Cooper in North Platte. Tim attended North Platte Public Schools, graduating with the class of 1968. He hired on the Union Pacific Railroad February 7, 1969 and worked as a car foreman. On October 2, 1970 he married his high school sweetheart, Pat Stillwell in North Platte. To this union were born two sons, Shawn Timothy and Koby Ray.
He was a car foreman for 38 years and was well respected by all his employees. He always worked the midnight shift by choice and he holds the record for no on duty injuries to him or his crew. He was a member of the ARASA union, American Railway and Airlines Supervisors Association.
Tim was an avid drummer and had a great love for music that was a life-long passion, playing with a rock band when he was young, but made money drumming for a country band.
He liked fast cars, until law enforcement and insurance companies decided he needed to slow down! He switched to jeeps and 4 wheeling. He loved to camp, spending time with his family and friends. He always lit up the camp fire in the middle of the night at the top of his voice.
He is survived by his wife of 44 plus years, Pat of North Platte; sons, Shawn (Nina) Cooper and Koby Cooper all of North Platte; granddaughters, Shyenne, Taylor, Madison, and Carissa; grandsons, Brandon and Jacob; brother, Tom Cooper of Ponca City, OK; sister, Carol Henningsen of North Platte; several nieces, nephews, and other family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandmother, Lilian Jones; and the world's best mother-in-law, Reita Stillwell.
Memorials may be made in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 10, 2015 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Dave Cumming officiating. Burial will follow at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.
PJ and family,
So very sorry to hear of Tim passing. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Peggy and Bruce Moe
Peggy Moe
April 10, 2015 | North Platte, NE
Pat and family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. He will be sadly missed. You are in our prayers.
Matt & Keta Smith
April 09, 2015 | North Platte, NE
Dear Pat & Sons,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved husband and father. Tim became a mentor to me when I arrived in Nop in 1986. Tim was very, very smart and a natural born leader, that kept ALL those who worked for him safe under all conditions. Tim was also extremely funny, had a quick wit and could always be counted on to performe his duties, go above and beyond. I choose to believe that Tim has my sweet Nick in the coolest 4 wheele drive in the heavens,...
Dave O'Neill
April 09, 2015 | North Platte, NE
What a great time we had growing up. I do remember Tim practicing on a set of tin cans because he didn't have a drum set and the fast cars and I was luckier than Tim on getting caught. Had fun building an engine with Tim for the orange Jeep. Pat your family is in our thoughts and Prayers. Class of 1968
Ric & Cheryl MacKenzie
April 08, 2015 | Sidney, NE
PJ and family, we are very saddened to hear of Tim's passing. You will be in our thoughts during this very difficult time!! Hugs and Prayers !! Dawn and Kelvin Bayne
dawn bayne
April 07, 2015 | KEARNEY, NE
PJ, Shawn, Koby and family, Timmy will be missed by all of us. I will miss his Holiday phone calls just to tell us he "Loves us" Steve and I could have not asked for a better friend. He is whole now and with our Lord Jesus Christ.
Vicki Nolda
April 07, 2015 | North Platte, NE