Rivver Cooper Obituary
He was a graduate of Shippensburg Area Senior High School with the Class of 2019. Rivver was currently a student at Shippensburg University studying criminal justice. He was a member of the university car club. Rivver was employed at the Rain Tunnel Car Wash, Chambersburg for a number of years. He attended Shippensburg First Assembly of God Church. Rivver enjoyed playing and watching baseball and working on his Jeep. He had a giving soul and would help those in need which was reflected in him being a Gift of Life Donor.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his siblings, Alexandria Brewer, Breanna Cooper, Johnathin Cooper, and Madalynn Cooper; maternal grandmother, Janie Nunley; and paternal grandparents Lawrence "Big Dog" Cooper and Tina Cooper. He is preceded in death by a sister, Angel Cooper and maternal grandfather, Mike Nunley.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gift of Life Donor Program, 401 North 3rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 or at www.donors1.org/give.
Online condolences may be expressed at geiselfuneralhome.com.
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Melinda Nunley
September 3, 2025
Riv I know your day was yesterday but this year things have been really hard. Labor Day weekend feels like that was when we would get everyone together for your day. Now you celebrate your day in a different way. I don't know if there's special day's in heaven but if there is have a big slice of cake and send some to me. I remember the first day you came home from the hospital. Bre made little welcome home signs for us. She was so excited to be a big sister. She may not have showed it but she liked being your big sister.
The littles love and miss you so much. I miss you so very much. The love a mother has for her child is one of the strongest loves a person can have but the lose of a child is the biggest heartache that can't be mended. Love you Rivver forever and always your Mom.
Robin Glaves
September 2, 2025
Happy Heavenly Birthday Rivver! Hope you and dad are celebrating. You are truly missed. Memories of you are forever in our hearts. Take care of yourself and dad. Love and miss you.
Robin
Melinda
August 8, 2025
Rivey Divey words can never express how love a mother has for their child or children. For you are so missed I don't think there has been a day that goes by that you are not mentioned. The children love to tell stories on how you would scare them. They would tell me stories of how much they absolutely loved going for a jeep ride with you. And how you would hit all the bumps on purpose. How they would scream then laugh and laugh. You took care of those two children like they were your own. I will be forever grateful. We love and miss you more than anyone can fathom.
Love hugs and kisses
Always your Mom
Robin Glaves
August 7, 2025
Rivver, it's hard to believe it's been 2 years since you left us. I just spent 2 weeks with your bonus mom, who loved you so much. She shared many memories with me of the times she spent with you and how proud she was to call you her bonus son. You left her with many memories. She also loved your dad, her soul mate. I find much solitude in the fact that you and dad are together again. I will forever be grateful for getting to know you and be a small part of your life. Love you and miss you.
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Tabitha Albright
August 7, 2025
To my bonus son. I can't fathom that it has been 2 years since you have received your wings. I know I am not your biological mother, but the years that I got to spend with you and get to know you were so heartfelt. I feel it's a blessing to have a mom and a bonus mom. I wanted nothing but the best for you. You were achieving the life that you wanted for yourself. I am so very proud of you. I really miss our deep hearted conversations. I looked forward to them more than anything. I love how you would come home and tell me about your day without me asking. I am happy knowing that you have your father there with you. I miss your father more than words can express. I have not been the same since he received his wings. I, cannot, believe this is real losing both of you within 14 months. It has sickened my heart. Maybe one day I will come to the realization that you both were taken for God. But, it breaks my heart, none the less, that you both are not here with me. I look forward to the day I see you, and my true heart Ryan. Please keep him at peace until I can be with you both. I love and miss you both. You are forever in my heart. I Love You Bonus Son. Love Love Your Bonus Mom.
Melinda Nunley
August 8, 2024
It's taken me a year to write on here for it's been so hard for me to. For you're my boy and don't forget it. Riv you have been missed so very much. John and Maddie talk about you all the time. All the fun and funny times they had with you. They and I appreciate all the things you taught them for being their big brother and helping them whenever needed. They looked up to you and still do. John has told me he wants to be a police officer just like you were going to be.
Rivver we may not have gotten to "fix" everything in our mother son relationship but we were working on things. I miss your non-smile smile. The way you have this laugh that no one else has and you would crinkle up your nose when you did it. You always liked to play jokes on or scare people just to watch them jump. Your were such a character and wonderful young man. I miss and love you so very much.
Love your one and only,
Mom
And don't you forget it.
Corbin Dodge
August 18, 2023
Rivver, you were my best friend through it all. I am honored to have you as my friend, and I know I will never forget all the memories we made through the years. I will miss you greatly. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Sierra Curry
August 14, 2023
Rivver, I am forever grateful that Shippensburg brought us together. You had such big plans, and were the sweetest, most thoughtful, person who never failed to make others smile and laugh. Thank you for trusting me and letting me in, always making sure I knew how truly loved and appreciated I was, and for all of the great memories we shared. I miss you so much, and I will always love, appreciate, and remember you. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends.
Robin Glaves
August 14, 2023
I had the pleasure of meeting Rivver through a good friend. He was the kindest, most thoughtful young man i,ve ever had to pleasure to meet. He was the kind of young man that made this world a better place. He will definitely be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family in their time of healing.
Tabitha Albright
August 12, 2023
Rivver, I miss you dearly. You were my bonus son. I was patient and waited for you to let me in at your own pace. When you did, it was like a gift from God. We shared so many conversations and laughter. I was always there for you when you needed me. I will still always be there for you. I Love You Bonus Son. I miss you tremendously.
Shania Wentz
August 12, 2023
I was a friend of Rivver at Ship. He never failed to make me smile and make sure everyone he was with was safe and having a great time. I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss
Colleen
August 12, 2023
I´m
So sorry for you loss I had the pleasure of meeting him at the car wash he was such a joy of life so friendly always had a smile on his face sending prayers to all of you cherish all the memories hold them close to your heart
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