James Cooper, Jr.

James Cooper, 92, of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, went to be with our Lord August 16, 2023. Jim was born in Sewickley, Pennsylvania to James and Elizabeth (Dyce) Cooper, immigrants from Scotland. He, his brother Jack, and friends spent their days exploring their town of Ambridge, Pennsylvania and the surrounding hills. He graduated from Grove City College in 1953 with an Engineering degree. He was drafted into the United States Army August of 1953 serving two years. After the service, there was a job being held for him at Sylvania in New York. While visiting his brother who was in Minnesota for college, he met his princess Betty. They married June 29, 1957. After several years, they moved back to Minnesota where Jim worked for Honeywell until his retirement in 1992. Jim and Betty bought a house in Eden Prairie and raised one son and three daughters. Together they were involved in starting a church, offering their house as the meeting place. Jim served as a Sunday school teacher, usher and deacon throughout the years. He was excited to visit with everyone and hear their stories and accomplishments. Jim was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need and provided a safe, temporary home for many. He loved telling stories to his kids and grandkids, about his childhood exploits with his brother. He also enjoyed bike rides with his kids, playing piano, being on the church softball team, golfing, waterskiing, and caring for his yard and garden. In his later years he frequented the Eden Prairie High School football games with his friends Deene and Nelson. He also loved getting visits and visiting his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was dependable, loyal, faithful, content, never envious, a great storyteller, teacher, very thrifty and 100 percent Scottish! Survived by wife, Betty; son, Rob (Lisa) Cooper; daughters, Diane (Jim) Warren, Liz (Bernie) Gonzalez, Sarah (Brandon) Marsh; 15 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and one on the way; as well as many other relatives and friends. Service to be held on Saturday, August 26th at 11AM at Redeemer Bible Church, 16205 Highway 7, Minnetonka, MN 55345 with visitation one hour prior. Private interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Redeemer Bible Church. If unable to attend, but would like to send something, please mail a card to Betty Cooper - Care of Redeemer Bible Church. Washburn-McReavy.com Eden Prairie 952-975-0400

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James Cooper, Jr.

October 28, 1930 - August 16, 2023

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James Cooper, Jr.

October 28, 1930 - August 16, 2023

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