Stanley Barton Cooper, of Monticello, formerly of Cedar Rapids, passed away suddenly on October 23, 2018, at the age of 64.
Stan was born on March 9, 1954 to Norman and Rebecca Cooper in San Diego, CA, where his father was serving in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. After the war, his parents moved to Des Moines, where Stan was raised. A graduate of Hoover High School, he attended the University of Northern Iowa and settled in Cedar Rapids where he began his career as a carpenter.
A proud member of the Carpenters Union Local 308, Stan was the Apprenticeship Coordinator for many years, teaching countless students the art of carpentry. He took great satisfaction in seeing his students become safe and skilled tradespeople.
An avid Cardinals fan, Stan enjoyed at...[more]
ding their spring training in recent years while spending the winters in Gulf Shores, Alabama. He also enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, hunting each fall, following Xavier High School softball and visiting with people wherever he went, always quick with a hearty laugh and story to tell.View Full Online Obituary and Tributes
Stan is survived by his daughters, Andrea, Renae (Bryan) Petersen and Jill, and their mother, Jean (Kedley) Cooper, as well as his sister, Karen (Trace) McDermott, all of the Cedar Rapids area. He is also survived by extended family and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman L. and Rebecca F. Cooper.
A celebration of Stan's life and a luncheon will be held at Five Rivers Carpenter JATC building in Cedar Rapids on Sunday, November 4th from 1 to 4 p.m. Graveside services will be held in Puxico, MO at a later date. Teahen Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting the family.
Instead of flowers and/or gifts, memorial donations may be directed to Stan's daughters who will distribute them to Indian Creek Nature Center and Animal Welfare Friends of Monticello.