Henry R. Cooper

Cooper , Henry R., M.D. , age 87 of Ft. Lauderdale. FL. passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2007. A pioneer cardiologist who guided the development of cardiology services at Broward General Medical Center in Ft. Lauderdale for over 30 years. He helped the Hospital District organize and construct the first intensive care and cardiac care units in Broward County. For many years Cooper served as North Broward Hospital District Director of Cardiovascular Services, as chief medical consultant for Florida Vocational Rehabilitation Services and chief cardiologist for Children's Medical Services in Broward County, organizing free heart clinics for children and pregnant woven with heart problems. Dr. Cooper opened a private practice of cardiology, which later grew into the Greater Fort Lauderdale Heart Group. Dr. Carroll L. Moody, his long time colleague and associate remarked: 'He was a pioneer and many of the things we do today were built on his generation of cardiologists. He was intelligent, had a compassionate disposition, excellent common sense, and was a good teacher. He was a perfect role model for physicians. Dr. Cooper had an endearing way about him, with a kind word of encouragement and hope for his patients. He demonstrated great respect not only for his physician colleagues, but also for the nurses who worked for him." A native of Tampa, FL. He attended Emory University and received his MD from the University of Tennessee Medical School. He served in the Regular Navy beginning with WWII and retired from the reserves with the rank of Captain. During his naval career he was associated with the National Naval Medical Center , Bethesda, MD, Children's Hospital in Washington, DC and Leahi Territorial Hospital in Honolulu, and later the National Childrens Cardiac Hospital in Miami. Dr. Cooper held long-term appointments as clinical professor of medicine, University of Miami Medical School and Medical Advisory Committee member of University Of Florida Medical School. He was a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and Clinical Council of the American Heart Association, and two-term Governor for Florida of the American College of Cardiology. He had been president of both Broward and Florida Heart Associations and was a long time member of the board and executive committee of the American Heart Association. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Duncan Cooper; daughters, Anne Moore and Sarah Pope; Five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. His family will receive friends on Monday, January 29, 2007 from 4:00-7:00 PM with a memorial service to Celebrate his Life at 6:30 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be made in his memory to the American Heart Association, Florida Affiliate, P.O. Box 13615, St. Petersburg, FL. 33733-3615 or to an organization of your choice. Arrangements by:
KRAEER-FAIRCHILD FUNERAL HOME
& CREMATION CENTER
299 N. Federal Highway
Ft. Lauderdale, FL. 33301
954-7634488