Clyde S. Cooper Jr, age 94, of Ionia passed away at his home under the care of his family and Spectrum Health Hospice on Friday, September 28, 2018. The son of Clyde Sr. and Iva (King) Cooper, he was born on October 27, 1923 in Carson City. On December 24, 1942, he married Maxine Dehart. After Maxine’s passing in 1988, he married Evelyn Freed in 1991. A proud veteran, Clyde served as an Army Medic during World War II. He was a master plumber and owner of Cooper’s Plumbing & Heating on Main Street in Ionia. He loved fishing, hunting, spending time at his many cottages, Thursday nights at Ionia Commission on Aging and Sunday breakfast at Sheridan VFW. He was preceded in death by wive’s, Maxine & Evelyn; his sister Peg Leak; and four brothers, Gene, Jim, Stan & Jack. He is survived by his children, Larry & Veronica Cooper, Linda & Don Cooper, Marcia & Jack Van Drie, Carol Telfor, Ron & Sue Cooper, Nancy & Dewey Badder, Cathy & Steve Lowery, and Bob & Janae Cooper; his brother, Gary Cooper; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. A celebration of life is being planned and will be announced as details are available. Honoring his wishes cremation will take place. Contributions in memory of Clyde may be directed to the Ionia County Commission on Aging, the Sheridan V.F.W., or Spectrum Health Hospice. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Clyde’s online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.ChristiansenCares.com Donations may be made to: Ionia County Commission on Aging Lester J. Sitts V.F.W. Post 5065 Spectrum Health Hospice Web: give.spectrumhealth.org/donate
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Clyde S Cooper Jr October 27 1923 September 28 2018 (age 94).
Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care – Greenville
Death notice for the town of: Greenville, state: Michigan