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Wayne B. Cooper
06/24/1943 — 01/26/2006
From Pasco, WA, US | Born in Moscow, Idaho
Wayne B. Cooper
Wayne B. Cooper, 62, of Pasco, passed away January 26, 2006 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. He was born June 24, 1943 in Moscow, Idaho to Fred and Arlene Cooper. He was raised in Pullman, Washington, where he finished school and worked at various jobs before going to work with the Pullman Police Department.
Mr. Cooper never knew a stranger, and in the 32 years he lived in Mesa he volunteered with the Fire Department and Ambulance Service, served many years on the council, and even served a term as Mayor. His primary occupation was Assistant Operations Manager for Big Bend Electric Co-op. Hes lived in Pasco for a year.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents and by his sister Nancy. He is survived by his wife Karen; son Brad; son Steve and wife Monti; daughter Traci and husband Sjaan; grandchildren Branden, Brady, Dillon and Logan; brother P.K. Cooper.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 4, 2006 at Central United Protestant Church in Richland.
Miss ya Uncle Wayne. Just thinking of you today after getting my daughter a big chocolate bar.
We have very fond and happy memories of Wayne. A highlight was when he and Karen came to visit us in Alaska and had so much fun with catching salmon on the Kenai River. All of our times with Wayne were good ones; we just wish we had many more of them to come. Our love to Karen, Brad, Steve, Monti, Traci, Sjaan, Branden, Brady, Dillon and Logan — our hearts are with you and may God replace your sadness and fill your hearts with the Love that Wayne so clearly had for each of you.
We have very fond and happy memories of Wayne. A highlight was when he and Karen came to visit us in Alaska and had so much fun with catching salmon on the Kenai River. All of our times with Wayne were good ones; we just wish we had many more of them to come. Our love to Karen, Brad, Steve, Monti, Traci, Sjaan, Branden, Brady, Dillon and Logan — our hearts are with you and may God replace your sadness and fill your hearts with the Love that Wayne so clearly had for each of you.
Stong coffee around the campfire, extra large chocolate bars, big warm hugs and heartfelt laughter are some of our fondest memories of Uncle Wayne. A gentle giant for sure! We have never known a kinder, more genuine man. He will forever be in our hearts!
He was the first to join our large family. Always warm, always fun, full of wisdom and conversation. A wonderful friend the best brother-in-law ever. Many wonderful memories never to be forgotten, OUR GENTLE GIANT! We are forever blessed to have had him in our lives, may Wayne rest in peace. Love, Pat and Warren
I remember Wayne from the first day that he came to work for Big Bend to the day I retired. I have many fond memories of Wayne, like some of the days and nights that we worked when the weather wasn`t too pleasant. Thanks Wayne for the memories. You will truley be missed by many.
I knew Wayne for a few years. It seems everyone loved him. He was a great man, and Husband. He will be missed dearly.
Jennifer Carroll
I worked with Wayne on many projects and always found him to be a fair and honest man. He will be missed by all of us at Terex Utilities.
I always considered Wayne a brother. I was 10 years old when they got married and some of my fondest memories are staying with Karen and Wayne in the summers, when they lived in Albian, WA. The kind of love he always showed my sister, has always been the most impressive quality about him to me. He was so devoted to Karen and his family and so accepting of everyone he was around. I’m sad that we will no longer be blessed with his presence. Blessings to his beautiful family. Much love, Nanette and Greg
I didnt know wayne that well but he was one of the first people I met in Tri-Cities when I moved here. He was incredibly nice and a pleasure to work with. He will be missed. J.T. Oldman and Scott’s Excavating.
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, father, grandfather.
We are so close and yet so far away! Please call if there is anything we can do for you Karen. We don’t live very far away.
I know we can’t take the pain of the loss away, but if you need to chat please do call on us.
Sylvia & Steve
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