(Ret) Col Jared B. Schopper Sr.

I was thinking of Mr. schopper today when I came across his obituary. I attended Boudinot in the 2nd grade, many years ago. He was such a kind, amazing man with a heart of gold. My deepest condolences to his family. This worldly place lost an amazing soul.

Thank you to my oldest brother Jabie. This memorial to our father was due to expire today and Jabie so generously offered to pay for this to remain open permanently, forever! Our family and friends will always have this memorial and the many pictures and video as remembrance to visit and share with future loved ones. Thank you Jabie, you're a wonderful brother and son, your generosity moved me to tears. This is very precious to me. I love you brother <3

Happy Birthday in Heaven Dad. I love you and I miss you every day.

It's hard to believe that you have been gone a year Dad, it seems like so much longer. I miss you so much, I look forward to the day I will be with you again. I love you Dad

I love you Dad, I miss you and I wish I could talk to you. Life is hard. I imagine you in a good light, with a good mind and healed body. No more pain and suffering, I long to know what that's like. I miss your calls and the times praying together, I'd like to hear you pray again.
(((HUGS))) xoxo

I miss you Dad, I think of you always, everyday and long to see and hear you again. I know this time is short compared to the eternity we'll have together but my heart aches for missing you. I love you Dad, Please watch over Nevaeh, I told you dogs would be in Heaven, right along with the great white horse Jesus will return with.

Think of you often and we are so thankful for God having put you in our lives. You made a difference. I still hear you singing Jesus Paid It All.

Words are never adequate in moments like these. I will say though, that your legacy will never be forgotten. I will always remember the joyous memories that I have had with you. Also, the privilege in knowing you Grandpa Schopper. You shall never be forgotten from my son to his children and there after, you will always be spoken of in the utmost highest.
"It is not the length of life but the depth of life." This you have certainly achieved. I'm am proud to have called you Grandpa. Till the day we meet again. I love you.

Words are never adequate in moments like these. I will say though, that your legacy will never be forgotten. I will always remember the joyous memories that I have had with you. Also, the privilege in knowing you Grandpa Schopper. You shall never be forgotten from my son to his children and there after, you will always be spoken of in the utmost highest.
"It is not the length of life but the depth of life." This you have certainly achieved. I'm am proud to have called you Grandpa. Till the day we meet again. I love you.

Sue and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We will always remember him for giving Stephen the opportunity to learn. He always had a smile for us when we saw him in Tahlequah. May God bless all of you and give you comfort and peace during your days of sorrow. Tony and Eunice Hallum

Dear Dad, it's far more difficult to say 'goodbye for now' than I ever imagined, my heart is full of sadness and longing to be with you in Oklahoma for a proper send off. I'm grateful for your love of Our Heavenly Father and for the times you prayed with me over the phone. I remember when you were called away to war, the only way to talk to you was over reel-to-reel tapes. One at a time we were brought into the master bedroom for a one sided conversation that would eventually find it's way to you through a war torn Country. This little girl grew up so proud of her handsome dad in his uniform. When you were away, all I ever thought about, is when will you be home again. Your love for the Lord gave me Spiritual insight at a very young age. I remember walking the farm road in Alton Bay, NH admiring all of Gods creation, from the soil to the sky. I would thank God for allowing me to see, hear, smell and touch the things around me. I talked with God and asked Him, what if for one week of a year, we were deprived of these things, our sight, sound, smell and touch. Would we then show more appreciation and gratitude for the gifts You've given us? Dad, this was the mind you helped to mold and the heart that could swell with great love and compassion for man and animal but especially for God. Not even for one day in my life, have I ever questioned if God is our creator, I know He is! I have and will continue to thank God for choosing you to be my father. You never liked to say goodbye, so in your words, so long for now dad, until The Lord reunites us again, I will always love and miss you. On the wings of a snow white dove, He brings, His pure sweet love, on the wings of a dove....

My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you during this difficult time. I pray that you find comfort in your hearts knowing there will be ever lasting life and will be joined again some day. God bless you all and I'm sorry for your loss.

Although I did not know "Uncle Jared", I feel like I did because of the many stories told to me by my husband, Buck, and so many of his cousins! There is no doubt in my mind that he was a very godly man as well as a very proud and well-respected officer in the military. His service to others was something I greatly admired. I want Jared's children (Jabie, David, Danny, Cindy, and Joel) to know that they are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Love you all! XOXOXO Nadine Lombard

It has been a long time since we have seen each other. Uncle Jared, you always made me smile and I will always remember the visits to Virginia with my cousins and how welcome you made me feel. When life is over, all we leave is the love for the people we have met along the way and the hope that they will pass it on. Thank you for being my uncle. Thank you for the memories.

Buck

My deepest sympathy to my children in the loss of their father, Jared Bruce Schopper. I know they will greatly miss him, so my thoughts and prayers will be with them during this most difficult time. I love you all, Mom

I was so sorry to hear about Jared's passing this week. I don't remember the last time I saw him -- surely way back in the hazy days of my childhood -- but he loomed large in my early childhood memories.

One of the most vivid memories was the Christmas I was 4 years old. With ALL the extended family gathered to celebrate, I was surprised when my parents called me into the "telephone room" to answer a phone call. On the other end of the line was Santa Claus! He dutifully asked me what I would like to have for Christmas. I remember being skeptical, but I told him I wanted a bulletin board (yes, I was a geek) and a few other things. Something about his voice was a little to familiar, though. I hung up the phone and went back to the extended family, who were waiting to see my reaction to Santa Claus. Their faces were a little too jolly...I suddenly realized that they were laughing at me and there was a trick here somewhere. I looked around and figured out there was one person missing: Uncle Jared. So after telling everyone that Santa had phoned me, of course, I casually remarked that I knew it was Uncle Jared so he couldn't fool ME.

After that point my memories are all of pictures, more than anything. But Jared's contribution to my life really comes in the family he created and launched into the world. I have always been proud of all of you, JB, Danny, David, Joel and Cindy. Even during the years we didn't get to see each other very often due to differing ages and stages of life, that solid foundation of FAMILY is a key part of my identity. Our identity. Life has taken some strange turns for all of us, but those early years remain a stale base.

Our prayers will be with all of you as you enter this new phase of life. The comfort of course, is the shared knowledge we all have that Jared is now at rest and at peace, perfect and whole. We have a great party ahead of us all one day.

Dear Family Members,

I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Jared. Although, we were only able to meet once in awhile during recent years, he was a big part of my life as we were growing up. He always showed me love and kindness. He was even there to protect me from my cousin's frequent pranks! (We shared a lot of laughs!) He had such a beautiful smile with those great dimples! The picture etched in my mind is of him smiling.

I am so grateful to have had an Uncle who loved God and Country and who devoted his life to helping others. He will be missed for now, but we will meet, again, in heaven. How thankful we can be for that promise.

Love,

Sherry

Dear Dad Schopper,
I am so sorry that we never had the pleasure of meeting but I have always been impressed by your military background as a Colonel and a Green Berrett. The few phone calls that we shared gave me insight to what a warm and caring man you are. I also loved your witty sense of humor and charm. I see now where my husband gets it from. Until we meet for the first time in heaven, know that my heart is sad that we won't have your wonderful spirit with us any longer here on earth. Love, Your Daughter-In-Law, Vicki

"Thank You Dad for all you've taught me in life! The example you set of your love for God will forever remain in my memory of you! I hope to try and do my best with my own life to make you proud! Thank you for your love also Dad, you were a big man with a very soft heart. You achieved much in your life, and I thank you for teaching me a good work ethic also, I'll always admire you!
I love you Dad, and until we meet again in heaven, just know how much you'll be truly be missed!"
Love Joel & Vicki

Dan and family ~ So very sorry for your loss. I pray that you will be comforted knowing that your Dad is in the arms of Jesus & you will see him again one day whole and healthy. Keeping you in prayer as you grieve....

Aunt Sue and Jared's family, you are in my prayers at this time. I pray not only for Jared but the family also. I know the times will be hard but his memory and love for y'all will guide you through these dark days. My Mass today was offered for Jared. Once more my Love and Prayers are with y'all. Paul Franks and Fly.

Our Deepest Sympathy to the family of Jared Bruce Shopper. Thoughts and prayers for Dan and his family.
Love Keith and Aunt Elsie.

Oh Dad Schopper, why do we wait too long before expressing our love and gratitude to our loved ones? You have moved on
now to the Gloryland to be with your Lord and Savior. We will live on with you in our hearts and cherish the good memories. Let me close by thanking you for a lifetime of serving our great country with pride and dedication, and serving the Lord with all your heart. You will be missed by many,and until we meet again...I love you forever...Your Daughter-In-law, Tamara

Above all else a Soldier longs for home, he fights for freedom for those who have none.
He fights his fears and feels all alone, yet he's trained to survive and fight on till he's won.
Above all else a Soldier longs for home, He's Won... for The Lord's Called Him Home.

So long Dad, until we meet again...

Your Loving Son,

Dan