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Ronald Cooperider Obituary

TALLAHASSEE, FL: Ronald James Cooperider, 68, passed away on January 18, 2011 at Big Bend Hospice in Tallahassee, FL from an extended illness.

He was born August 9, 1942 in Marion, Ohio to Albert and Francis Cooperider.

He graduated from Marion Harding High School in 1960. After high school he became the business owner of Cooperider & Ross Auto Service in Marion. In 1972 he moved to Florida where he spent his time working as a service advisor in the automotive industry. He enjoyed boating, outdoors, and walks with his beloved dog, Sophie.

Survived by his mother, Francis Cooperider of Marion; his loving companion of 33 years, Jeppa Ribaudo of Tallahassee, FL, her daughter, Michelle Rehwinkel (Michael) Vasilinda; grand- daughters, Catherine and Annalaura; he also leaves behind his three children, Tracey Cooperider of Marion, Todd (Ursula) Cooperider of Blacklick, Dena (Paul) Glosser of Marion; grandchildren, Quinton, Tyler, Gabrielle, Cameron, Logan and Cora; an aunt, Clara Cooperider; a sister, and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Shirk of Marion; nieces, Linnea Velasquez, Missy Baker; and nephew, Eric Shirk, all of Marion; and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Cooperider.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL 32308 or online at www.bigbendhospice.org.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Marion Star on Jan. 19, 2011.

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LEO, PAT, MARC & HOLDEN SMITH

January 23, 2011

TRACEY, TODD & DENA, SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DAD'S PASSING. IT WAS FUN WORKING WITH HIM BACK IN THE 60'S.

January 20, 2011

Tracey, Todd,a nd Dena so sorry for your loss, Ronnie was my favorite uncle. Thoughts and prayers to all of you. Eric Shirk

don Freshour

January 20, 2011

I will always remember all the good times Ron and I had growing up. Spent many a day riding our bikes through the streets of Oakland Heights. My heart goes out to all of his family and will forever remember our time growing up together. Don Freshour

Lynn Mullins

January 19, 2011

Dena, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My prayers are with you and yours. You will remember me as Mrs. Willis, a teacher of yours.

Linnea Velasquez

January 19, 2011

Forever in my heart. I hope you and Gramps are sharing stories together.

Delicia Langley

January 19, 2011

I MET RON OVER 13 YEARS AGO, WHEN FIRST GOT MY JOB AT A LOCAL DEALERSHIP,HE TOUCHED MY HEART IN SO MANY WAYS, HE ALWAYS REMEMBER INPORTANT DAYS TO ME, THAT NO ONE ELSE REMEMBERED. HE ALWAYS WILL HOLD A SPECIAL PLACE, The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God. May God Bless you in your time of loss.

January 19, 2011

PETE DUCKWORTH

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