Blaine Alan Cooper Obituary (1940 - 2014)

6/9/1940 ~ 1/2/2014 Blaine Alan Cooper passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born in Murray, Utah to Heber Charles Cooper and June Anna Rose. He married Marie Hatch on September 22, 1961 in Elko, Nevada. He attended Murray High School, and was also in the Army National Guard. Blaine worked for 40 years for Sturgeon Electric as a Line Operator. He was a member of the #57 Union. Survived by his four children, Rick (Cathy) Cooper, Terri (Calvin) Cavanaugh, Joni (Gerald) Garcia, and Troy Cooper; 9 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; brothers, Dennis, Kent (Leslie), Craig (Darlene); Greg; and sister, Sue Cooper. Preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; and brother, Gary. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude and thanks to Superior Homecare and Hospice for the special care they gave to Blaine—especially to Clint and April, also the staff of Healthsouth. Blaine requested to be cremated, and a Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 S. State Street, Murray, Utah. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice. Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary-Murray 4760 South State Street Murray, UT 84107