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1915
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2013
Frederick Cooper Obituary
Aug 13, 1915 - Nov 3, 2013
Resident of Pleasant Hill
With family at his side, Fred Cooper's long and rich life quietly ended on Nov 3rd. He touched many with his commitment to family, to getting the job done 'right', and to his desire for fun.
Fred was born in Sebastopol, CA and preceded in death by his two sisters and two brothers. In 1942 he married Alberta Finn with whom he celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary prior to her death in 2004. After serving in the US Army in Europe, during which he was awarded the Bronze Star, Fred returned to the Bay Area where he co-owned 'Ortland Brothers' Meat Market' on Solano Avenue. In 1978, he retired enjoying many years with family and friends, as well as working in his garden and a well deserved time for relaxation.
Fred is survived by his four loving children: Diane of Oregon, Catherine ("Cathy") of Walnut Creek, Michael of Point Richmond and Dennis ("Bo") of Washington, as well as two grandchildren, Ann C Cooper and John M Cooper of the Bay Area. In addition, he will be remembered fondly as their special "Uncle Fred" by many caring nieces and nephews in California and the Pacific Northwest.
Fred was interred at St. Joseph Cemetery, San Pablo, CA. A memorial Mass will be held by family and friends in the future.
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Memories and Condolences
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2 Entries
November 25, 2013
Dear Cooper Family,
May God provdie you with the needed strength and comfort you need in order to endure during your tiime of loss.
Eccl 9:5
Deborah Blank
November 24, 2013
My mother, Muriel Blank, and I send our deepest sympathy to your family. We both have very fond memories of shopping at Ortland's Meat Market and can still remember how helpful and kind Fred was to us. Even though I was just a child then, he always took the time to talk with me and ask about my school day. I can still picture his smiling face. Three generations of our family shopped at Ortlands since the 1940s. He was greatly missed when he retired. My mother, who is now 90, can still remember how helpful Fred was in helping her prepare the meat for her large group of Camp Fire Girls when she took them camping and also for the entire Day Camp in Tildon Park.
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