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Donald Joseph Coopes
Dec. 5, 1942 - Aug. 25, 2015
Donald J. Coopes (Don), 72, of Bradenton, FL passed away peacefully at his home on August 25, 2015 surrounded by family.
A loving husband, father, and grandfather to wife, Jo, children Jeff of Bradenton, FL, Sheri (Paul) King of Lenexa, KS and grandchildren. Also survived by brother Larry (Jan) Coopes of Frankenmuth, MI.
Don served in the U.S. Navy and worked many years at Eckerd Management before retiring from Ceridian in Data Management. He enjoyed photography, sports, traveling with his wife, and hiking in the mountains.
Neptune Society is handling arrangements. A family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In his memory, his family would like donations made to: Tidewell Hospice, Philanthropy Department, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238
Published in Herald Tribune from Aug. 28 to Aug. 30, 2015
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David Rafferty
A big shock to hear that he passed away last month. We had been sending jokes and stuff back and forth
for several years and I had wondered why I hadn't go the usual material and other info. Don was an "extended" neighborhood friend and classmate at Mt Hope, French and Eastern after which we went our separate ways.
Apparently he had a great family and life in Florida, but was still interested in what was going on in Lansing and especially Eastern current troubles.
Deborah Jessop (Pierce)
I also grew up with Don in the Mt. Hope neighborhood and went all
the way through school with him (except kindergarten). He was always
a loyal friend through the years and he will be missed by many.