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W.T. ”Dub” Cooper
03/19/1927 — 10/10/2005
From Ephrata, WA, US | Born in Nocona, Texas
W.T. ”Dub” Cooper
W. T. Dub Cooper, Jr.
Dub was born on March 19, 1927 in Nocoma, Texas to W.T. and Alma Gibson Cooper. He died at The Chaplaincy Hospice House surrounded by the love of the staff and his family on October 10, 2005 in Kennewick, WA, five months after being diagnosed with lung cancer.
He graduated from Wichita Falls, TX HS in 1945. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served with the occupation forces in Germany following World War II. He was honorably discharged as a First Lieutenant.
He married Louise Bohn on June 1, 1950. They had two children, Tom and Geraldine. He was employed in a variety of occupations including cement finisher and bookkeeper. Following their divorce, he married Carrie Nelson in 1973. She preceded him in death on September 30, 2004.
He returned to college and received his AA from Big Bend Community College in 1981 in small engine repair working for many years for Chets Small Engine Repair in Quincy. He and Carrie spent their winters in Mexico and returned every summer to work.
He was a man of diverse talents and hobbies including being an accomplished writer, Apple computer addict, woodworker and woodcarver, as well as making jewelry, lace and small metal sculptures.
He is survived by his son Tom and wife Bette in Kennewick; daughter Gery Rosemurgy in Sonoma, CA; grandchildren Ann, Lea and Alexa Rosemurgy, Kerri Justin Clary, and Kate Scott Kleven; great-grandchildren Kate and Beth Clary and Kali Kleven; and Carries children, Peter, Loris, Sally, Eric, Nels and their families. He was preceded in death by his sister, RaeDean and his parents.
Private burial will be at the Ephrata cemetery on Saturday, October 15, 2005 with a public reception to follow at the Basin Retirement Center at noon.
His family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Hospice at The Chaplaincy, 2108 W. Entiat, Kennewick, WA 99336, where he spent the last two weeks of his life. Special thanks to his dear friends Thelma, Marilyn, Bob and Boyd.
Recently, Dub and Thelma were walking in front of our house, which they did often. For some reason they stopped and talked to us, and it was pleasant to meet Dub. He and my husband began talking about TX and Dub mentioned that his Dad was born in Silverton, Briscoe Co TX which was Bill’s hometown so they visited until dark. Just wanted you to know how much we enjoyed his visit and Thelma also. We have know her for years.The Autry’s
Recently, Dub and Thelma were walking in front of our house, which they did often. For some reason they stopped and talked to us, and it was pleasant to meet Dub. He and my husband began talking about TX and Dub mentioned that his Dad was born in Silverton, Briscoe Co TX which was Bill’s hometown so they visited until dark. Just wanted you to know how much we enjoyed his visit and Thelma also. We have know her for years.The Autry’s
My mother was Carrie Nelsen Cooper, her children are Peter Swanson, Erik Nelsen, Loris Nelsen Blair, Nels Nelsen, and Sally Nelsen-Bustetter. Their children Josh Blair, William Blair, Benji Blair, Nick Blair, Emma Tucker and Donald Tucker were active recipients of Dub’s grandfatherly wisdom, talents and affection. They enjoyed many vists to Baja California with their grandma Carrie and grandpa Dub.
My mother will be interred along with Dub at the service on Saturday at 11:00 am at the Ephrata Cemetery. Friends and family are welcome to attend.
I am very sorry for your loss. I didn’t know that Dub was an accomplished writer. I’d like to know what type of material he wrote. I only knew Dub by occasionally dropping by Loris’ place and if they were there, he was always interesting to talk to and very friendly. I thought that Dub and Carrie were such a nice couple. They sure did a lot of traveling in their time together.
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W.T. ”Dub” Cooper