Cooper Nelson

Over the years with his grandbabies

I am in such disbelief. The memories are countless & I will cherish them forever. He helped shape me into the woman I am today & made my teenage years through mid 20's so much fun. I will forever think of him anytime I step into a goodwill or flea market. Our Saturday morning trips to Whitehorse road still play in my mind all these years later. The mountain rides in the jeep, the many times we had to manhandle that dang roof just the two of us knowing neither of us were tall enough to get it on or off easily haha. 16 years later & I still don't say the word Jamaica without silently saying "jammicka" to myself because of how he said it while watching a movie & we all thought it was hilarious. Gosh, this one really hurts. Ian stepped in as a wonderful father figure & lifelong friend for me & I appreciate everything he ever taught me, the relationship we built, & the memories made. Rest easy, friend.

It's going to be hard watching the kids grow up with you not around, knowing you should still be here. Your kids and grandbabies were your biggest joy and you loved them so much, and so big! You always replaced the love I didn't get from my own parents, thank you for giving me reassurance I was good enough. I will always cherish that. I will hold Trevor and the kids a little tighter and love a little hard just for you Ian. We're all struggling right now, but so happy we got the extra time even though it's not nearly enough. We know you are no longer in pain and we will meet you again I'm positive of it. We love you. We will always continue to celebrate the light you are

There's to many to write down.I one that stands out is when you came to my house and we were looking through about a 1000 moves I have for one you wanted to take home and watch.We got tickled over something you said, and we're literally lying in the floor with tears rolling down our face and our sides hurting we couldn't even talk for laughing so hard.You know I love you no matter what. This is not good bye it's see you later.I will miss you,but I know you are not sick or hurting anymore. See you later.

The love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

You will be missed Cooper. We had some good laughs together. Unknowingly made your last birthday cake. It was great knowing you, you're free now, rest easy friend. Carmen and Wind.

My favorite memory is when we used to sit down to do my tattoos and we would laugh ourselves silly anytime we got together we laughed ourselves, silly, but he´s no longer hurting and he´s with the God above and the angels having a great time. We will miss you, buddy. Millie

There is no beginning or end for our memories, because I know some glorious day, we will have the opportunity to make new ones! You were always good to me, and you were good to my kids! I'll always speak fondly of you, and I'm grateful for every moment we shared together! I love you! Thank you for keeping your promise to love my baby for me until I get there

All of our lives together, sibling rivalry, dancing, singing, driving, egging, riding bikes, walking in the snow to Kmart (even though we never made it there), I will remember everything!!! Always!!!

When I heard of your passing yesterday a flood of memories crossed my mind of when we were teenagers, hanging out in Union Bleachery and riding the roads in your car. So many laughs, songs sang to the radio and secrets shared.

Life happened and we lost touch for many years as our lives took us in different directions. I am so thankful that we were able to catch up, sit and talk and reminisce recently.

I love you my sweet cousin and I'm praying for peace and comfort for your family.

Submitted by Cooper's sister, Kelly Jones

Glad our paths crossed.loved his scratch offs.we worked at T&S brass different shifts in gas hoses