John was born in Emo, Ontario on December 26, 1945 to Leonard and Anna Belle Cooper.
He passed away in Kamloops on August 18, 2023, one day after his 55th wedding anniversary.
He spent most of his life working in mines. First at Steep Rock Iron Mine in Atikokan, Ontario for 14 years and then Highland Valley Cooper for 33 years, retiring in 2022.
He is survived by his wife Gail and sons James (Jayne) and Ryan (Kara) as well as 4 grandchildren Taylor, Ethan, Willow and Bridget.
He is also survived by his sister Joan (John) and brother Dave (Joanne), brothers-in-law Allan Betz and Bob Griffiths (Rosa) and sisters-in-law Elayne Vinet, Lorraine Griffiths and Alice Morton.
At John’s Request there will be no service.
Condolences can be sent to Schoening Funeral Service, 513 Seymour Street Kamloops, BC V2C 2G8
