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1922
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2020
John Coopman Obituary
Our beloved Father, John, passed away at I.U. Arnett Hospital on February 29, 2020 after a fall on February 26. He was born February 19, 1922 in Lafayette, IN. He proudly served in the U.S. Army Air Force during W.W. II from 1942-1945. He was predeceased by his beautiful wife/our Mother Wilma (Billie) Smith, his loving sister, Mary Lou Vanderveer and his parents, John and Jeanne Coopman. He is survived by his daughter Margene (Chuck Reister) of Scottsdale, AZ. and his son J.T. (Trudy) of Needham, IN., as well as his Grandson, Jon Tyler (fiancée, Halley), Great Granddaughter, Alexandra Grace of Austin, TX., and his Granddaughter, Alexa (Matt Reister) of Asheville, NC.
In recent years, our Father developed a special friendship with Dr. Steve Ash, whom we owe a deep gratitude for being a good friend. We want to thank everyone who helped him and tried to make his life a little better! Due to the Coronavirus, there will be a celebration of life at a later date.
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Melinda Townsend
May 21, 2025
"Uncle Johnny," as I grew up calling him (though a 2nd cousin) was a prominent figure in my early childhood when we lived in Brookston. I always enjoyed going out to the Sinclair service station he had. He had a way with little kids that made them comfortable.
My last memory of Uncle Johnny is when Mom and I drove through IN on a road trip from NM to NY. We spent a couple of times together from dinner one night and the next day we spent all day together in Brookston visiting the cemetery, seeing Great Grandmother´s house and visiting with Juanita Waugh. He was a delight to be around and lovingly spent time at his wife´s graveside while we were at the cemetery.
Melinda Townsend
May 28, 2020
He was known to me as my Uncle Johnny even though he was my Mothers (Phyllis) first cousin. I remember always enjoying being with him even as at the age of 3-5 when we lived in Brookston and wed go to the gas station he ran or on Moms and my last trip there together has he showed me the family graves. May he Rest In Peace and may Margene and JT know comfort and peace. Love and Prayers, Melinda
Jennifer Jones Schrader
May 28, 2020
John was a cousin to my Dad, Kendall Wright Jones Keb and his sister Phyllis Jones Townsend (mother of Rick and Melinda). Wonder Christmas memories at my Great Grandmas Jennie Ripley Wright
WILLIAM PLATT
May 28, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Janet Taylor (Hale)
May 27, 2020
It's been a "FEW" Years since I saw Mr.Coopman,he would be at home when us high school kids came calling and always made us feel welcome. May he rest in the light of eternal peace! I'm sure he's celebrating with your wonderful mom. God bless you both, Margie , JT and your families.
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