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1924 - 2009
 Bernard Ben E. Cooper age 85 of Greenville died Sunday December 27, 2009 at home.
He was born in Harvard, Kent County MI on September 28,1924 the son of Leo and Ella Travis Cooper. He was a veteran of the US Army in WW II and retired from Federal Mogul with 42 years of service. He also held additional jobs with Slentz Electric and the Greenville TSC store. He was known as a man who could repair and fix anything. He was a member of the American Legion Post in Greenville and the Danish Brotherhood.
He married Arlene J. Feldt on September 21,1946 in Greenville and she preceded him in death on February 15,2002. His brother Lavern also preceded him in death.
He is survived by his children; Ron and Karene Cooper of Sheridan, Sharon O Connor and Rick and Jacky Cooper of Greenville, and Michael and Rachael Cooper of Gowen, grandchildren; Missy DeVries, Nate, Blake, Zachary, Halley and Ian Cooper, several step-grandchildren, his brothers Paul of Gowen, Charles and Connie of Gowen, Erwin and Bernice of Cedar Springs, Roger of Sand Lake and Jim and Marian Cooper of Greenville.
Memorial services will be held on Wednesday December 30 at 2 PM at Hurst Funeral Home with Rev. Ken Harger officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 7 to 9 PM.
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There are currently 14 condolences.
Sally Ryan
Friday January 1, 2010 at
11:12 AM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of loss.
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Annette
Wednesday December 30, 2009 at
10:46 PM
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To the Family,
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to each of you.
May these words of Christ Jesus be of comfort to you. He states that all those in the memorial tombs (graves) will hear his voice and come out. (John 5:28,29)
Our Creator Jehovah God also assures us that he is going to wipe away the tears of sorrow from our eyes forever and death will be no more. (Revelatio 21:3-5)
Again, I extend my condolences to each of you. May the God of all Comfort comfort you.
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Mike Cooper and Family
Wednesday December 30, 2009 at
6:46 PM
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Thank you for all the kind words, he truly was a great man. When you needed something he was always there and would do any thing for you. He was my Father, my friend and best of all he was my Dad. He will be missed but he will never be gone. Dad I Love you and will always carry a large part of you with me and thank you for teaching me to be the father I am today. I could not have had a better example.........
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Brian and Becky
Wednesday December 30, 2009 at
4:41 PM
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Rick, So sorry about the passing of your dad. Although we didn't know him, He was obviously very much Loved and Respected. Take care. B & B...
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Dick Meyer
Wednesday December 30, 2009 at
8:58 AM
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Ron,Sharon,Rick, and Mike Sorry to hear about Bernard. Love Dick
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Jeff & Michelle Nitengale
Tuesday December 29, 2009 at
9:36 PM
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Ron, Karene and Sharon-
We are very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He will be missed. Jeff says he always knew where everything was at TSC. Thinking of you and your family at this time.
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Linda Sartore
Tuesday December 29, 2009 at
9:24 PM
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Ron, Sharon, Rick, & Mike,
We were all so saddened to hear about your Dad's sudden death. He was always such a key figure in all of our lives from the very beginning and his not being here makes our lives that much sadder. Mom and I are SO glad we were able to see him this past Spring and spend some time with him.
Having just lost my Dad a year ago I know how you are feeling right now. I hope you can take comfort in knowing that he went quickly, did not have to spend a day in a nursing home and was able to live in his own home until the day of his death, and had just spent an enjoyable holiday with the family he loved. What more could he have asked for? Our thoughts and prayers are with you all even though we cannot be there at this time. Love, Linda & Tim Sartore and Viola Meyer
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Jeremy Wise
Tuesday December 29, 2009 at
10:24 AM
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Ben was a wonderful neighbor who was always ready and willing to help. We will certainly miss seeing him across the street.
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Connie Geer
Monday December 28, 2009 at
6:55 PM
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Sorry about Uncle Ben passing He was truly one in a million. Sorry I can not be there person but living 1200 miles tend to stop alot of travel to Michigan
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Briana MacDonald
Monday December 28, 2009 at
11:18 AM
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Rick, Jacky, Nathan & Blake; You guys will always be like family & I cannot express enough how sorry I am for the loss of Grandpa Cooper. He was an amazing person & will truly be missed by everyone. Please let me know if you need anything. Love, B.
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Vicki Smith
Monday December 28, 2009 at
10:21 AM
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Mike,
Sorry to hear of your Father's passing. I will be keeping you and your family in prayer. Vicki
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Ron & Brenda Tipton
Monday December 28, 2009 at
9:58 AM
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To the entire Cooper family. We are so sorry for you loss. What a wonderful man Ben was. We could always count on a wave everytime we left Jeff and Michelle's house. He is going to be missed. Thinking of all of you at this very difficult time. You are in out thoughts and prayers.
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Ron Chapin
Sunday December 27, 2009 at
9:27 PM
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Ben made my time at TSC enjoyable! He became a great friend, a real father figure for me. He'll be missed!! Everyone who knew him was a better person for it.
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Nikki Pollock
Sunday December 27, 2009 at
6:21 PM
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Missy,
I am so sorry to hear about your grandfather. I will be thinking about you and your family. If you need anything please let me know.
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