Robert James Cooper, Jr.

Robert James Cooper, Jr, died Friday, March 11, 2011 at his home in Show Low, Arizona following a sudden illness. He was 61 years old. Bob was born on May 20, 1949 in Yonkers, Westchester County, New York to the late Robert James Cooper and Beverly Frances (Berkfield) Cooper. He was a U.S. Army veteran and worked as a plumber throughout his life. He has lived in Arizona the past 32 years and thoroughly enjoyed living in the White Mountains. Bob was young at heart and was an avid RC enthusiast, specifically an Aircraft RC enthusiast. He was a member of the Bald Eagle Squadron RC Flyer Club and was Contest Director Certified with the Academy of Model Aeronautics. Bob designed and built most of his own aircraft from scratch and loved to teach people to fly RC planes. Bob also loved being in the great out-of-doors. He was an expert fisherman and hunter and could actually claim that he bagged a 900+ pound elk with his bow. He also was musically gifted and enjoyed playing his guitar for friends, family and anyone else within earshot. His sons always loved hearing his rendition of Peter, Paul and Mary's classic, "Puff, The Magic Dragon." Bob lived his life with a carefree attitude, making the most of it wherever he was. He would not want those who knew him to mourn his death, but rather, celebrate his life by living theirs to the fullest. Robert James Cooper, Jr. is survived by: his mother, Beverly Sargent; 2 sons: Robert J. Cooper, III, Timothy Cooper; 2 grandchildren: Mattaea Cooper, Shayde Jayne Cooper; 2 brothers: Thomas Cooper, John Cooper; and 1 sister, Patricia Bowen. In addition to his father, Bob was preceded in death by a brother, Andrew L. Cooper. In lieu of flowers, take a moment to do something nice for yourself, as Bob would have wanted it that way. Condolences may be sent to: Rob Cooper 638 S. Queens Dr. Nampa, ID 83687