Cooper Daniel Erickson

Cooper Daniel Erickson obituary, McMinnville, OR

Cooper Daniel Erickson

Cooper Erickson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Macy & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Services on Jul. 26, 2024.

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Cooper Daniel Erickson was born March 21st, 2003 to Kendra Belderrain Cook and Dennis (Dj) Erickson Jr. He left us too soon following a motorcycle accident on July 20th, 2024.
Cooper spent most of his elementary years in Salem. In middle school he returned to McMinnville. He played football for Mac High and graduated in 2021. Following high school, he attended Universal Technical Institute to learn welding. Upon graduation he came back to McMinnville and worked for Solid Form. He was currently working for DeJong Products.
Cooper was known for his smile. He was the oldest grandchild and adored by his younger cousins.
He is survived by his mother Kendra (Brian); his father Dj (Michele); his sister Averi; grandmothers Chris Belderrain and Flo Erickson; uncle Ky Belderrain (Din); aunt Sydne Belderrain "Nee Nee" and numerous cousins and extended family. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers Dan Belderrain and Dennis Erickson Sr.
Cooper will be missed by so many friends and family. There will be a Celebration of Life Service Saturday July 27th at 3pm at McMinnville Covenant Church. All are welcome. Please dress casually.
Donations can be made to the Cooper Erickson Memorial Fund at McMinnville Covenant Church.
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