Robert Wilmington “Coop” CooperAge: 88 years1926–2015
- Name
- Robert Wilmington “Coop” Cooper
- Given names
- Robert Wilmington
- Nickname
- Coop
- Surname
- Cooper
| Birth | September 2, 1926 Twin: James House Cooper — twin brother |
| Marriage | Dolores Lindholm — View this family yes |
| Birth of a brother | James House Cooper September 2, 1926 Note: Twin to brother Robert |
| Death of a paternal grandfather | Joseph Kenner Cooper October 4, 1929 (Age 3 years) |
| Death of a father | Homer Oriel Cooper February 18, 1935 – 8:30 am (Age 8 years) Address: 1545 Burnett Ln
Vincennes, Vincennes Twp, Knox Co, Indiana, USA Cause: Asphyxiation by gas, suicide Note: Found by his then wife, Ruth Cooper. |
| Death of a paternal grandmother | Katherine I “Katie” McGrew May 13, 1943 (Age 16 years) Address: 2143 Broadway, indianapolis, IN
(her residence) Cause: heart failure |
| Death of a half-brother | Roland Bartlett Cooper September 20, 1943 (Age 17 years) Cause: Plane Crash |
| Death of a half-brother | Homer 'Kenneth' “Kenny and Ken” Cooper March 17, 1988 (Age 61 years) Cause: Congestive Heart Failure and Lower Bowell Cancer |
| Death of a brother | James House Cooper January 3, 1997 (Age 70 years) |
| Death | May 2, 2015 (Age 88 years) Note: Robert Wilmington Cooper
BROWNSBURG — Robert Wilmington “Coop” Cooper, 88, of Brownsburg, died Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Prestwick Manor in Avon following a brief illness.
Robert was born and raised in Vincennes. He joined the U.S. Navy at age 18 and very proudly served his country in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was a quartermaster and served on the Gold Star AG 12, which honorably earned two battle stars during his tour. He then signed on to serve during the Korean War. Robert was always willing and eager to share his war stories about his navy days. He proudly went to work for Montgomery Ward after his service to his country. His career took him to Terre Haute, Wilmington, North Carolina and San Diego. During his retirement he returned to Indiana. When his health allowed it he spent his winters on the Gulf of Mexico; he truly loved the time he spent down there. He loved to play golf and he had a hole-in-one that he was so proud to have achieved at a now closed golf course in Brownsburg. Robert had a great sense of humor that was enjoyed by many and will be sadly missed.
Robert is survived by a daughter, Ruth; a niece, Mary Cooper; step-children Debbie Flanagan, Robert Reeder and Brenda Reeder; grandchildren Brendon, Ian, Chris, Michael Flanagan, Jeff Reeder and Andrea Lake; and three great-grandchildren.
Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine (Borden) Cooper, and his second wife, Dolores (Lindholm) Reeder Cooper; his parents, Homer O. and Ruth (House) Cooper; his brother, John Cooper, and his twin, James House Cooper.
A private memorial service was held. Donations in his honor can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org His arrangements were provided by Matthews Mortuary in Brownsburg.
Online condolences may be made at http://www.matthewsmortuary.com. |
| Family with parents |
| father |
Homer Oriel Cooper Birth: September 22, 1872 — Putnam Co, Indiana, USA Death: February 18, 1935 — Knox Co, Indiana, USA |
| mother |
Ruth House Birth: about June 1897 — Indiana, USA Death: |
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| twin brother |
James House Cooper Birth: September 2, 1926 — Knox Co, Indiana, USA Death: January 3, 1997 — Knox Co, Indiana, USA |
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Robert Wilmington “Coop” Cooper Birth: September 2, 1926 — Knox Co, Indiana, USA Death: May 2, 2015 — Hendricks Co, Indiana, USA |
| Father’s family with Mabel Clare Witty |
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Homer Oriel Cooper Birth: September 22, 1872 — Putnam Co, Indiana, USA Death: February 18, 1935 — Knox Co, Indiana, USA |
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Mabel Clare Witty Birth: March 13, 1876 — Jefferson Co, Kentucky, USA Death: November 9, 1951 — Marion Co, Indiana, USA |
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Marriage: December 24, 1895 — Marion Co, Indiana, USA |
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Divorce: November 16, 1921 — Indianapolis, Marion Co, Indiana, USA |
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13 months half-brother |
Roland Bartlett Cooper Birth: January 14, 1897 — Marion Co, Indiana, USA Death: September 20, 1943 — Robeson Co, North Carolina, USA |
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3 years half-brother |
Homer 'Kenneth' “Kenny and Ken” Cooper Birth: November 13, 1899 — Marion Co, Indiana, USA Death: March 17, 1988 — Bexar Co, Texas, USA |
| Family with Elaine Borden |
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Robert Wilmington “Coop” Cooper Birth: September 2, 1926 — Knox Co, Indiana, USA Death: May 2, 2015 — Hendricks Co, Indiana, USA |
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Elaine Borden Death: |
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| Family with Dolores Lindholm |
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Robert Wilmington “Coop” Cooper Birth: September 2, 1926 — Knox Co, Indiana, USA Death: May 2, 2015 — Hendricks Co, Indiana, USA |
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Dolores Lindholm Death: |
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| … Reeder + Dolores Lindholm |
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… Reeder Death: |
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Dolores Lindholm Death: |
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| Death | Robert Wilmington Cooper
BROWNSBURG — Robert Wilmington “Coop” Cooper, 88, of Brownsburg, died Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Prestwick Manor in Avon following a brief illness.
Robert was born and raised in Vincennes. He joined the U.S. Navy at age 18 and very proudly served his country in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was a quartermaster and served on the Gold Star AG 12, which honorably earned two battle stars during his tour. He then signed on to serve during the Korean War. Robert was always willing and eager to share his war stories about his navy days. He proudly went to work for Montgomery Ward after his service to his country. His career took him to Terre Haute, Wilmington, North Carolina and San Diego. During his retirement he returned to Indiana. When his health allowed it he spent his winters on the Gulf of Mexico; he truly loved the time he spent down there. He loved to play golf and he had a hole-in-one that he was so proud to have achieved at a now closed golf course in Brownsburg. Robert had a great sense of humor that was enjoyed by many and will be sadly missed.
Robert is survived by a daughter, Ruth; a niece, Mary Cooper; step-children Debbie Flanagan, Robert Reeder and Brenda Reeder; grandchildren Brendon, Ian, Chris, Michael Flanagan, Jeff Reeder and Andrea Lake; and three great-grandchildren.
Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine (Borden) Cooper, and his second wife, Dolores (Lindholm) Reeder Cooper; his parents, Homer O. and Ruth (House) Cooper; his brother, John Cooper, and his twin, James House Cooper.
A private memorial service was held. Donations in his honor can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org His arrangements were provided by Matthews Mortuary in Brownsburg.
Online condolences may be made at http://www.matthewsmortuary.com. |