Jim D. Cooper

Jim was born in Cordell, OK on September 22, 1936 to Ormal and Lura (Hollandsworth) Cooper. He was 77 years old. He and his family moved to Grand Junction when he was 9 months old.

Jim graduated from Central High School in 1954. He served in the U.S. Army and was a volunteer at the VA Medical Center in Grand Junction.

Jim had one son, Jimmy Cooper, born August 21, 1968 who preceded him in death.

He worked for the City of Grand Junction for 35 years.

He was active in the Mesa County Sheriff’s Posse and was a past president and active in search and rescue. Jim had many interests including cowboyin’ and ranching, hunting and fishing, and being with family and friends.

Jim was married to Linda Cooper, and they enjoyed their retirement years together.

Jim is survived by his sister, Gladys (Merlin) Tucker, nephew Steve Tucker, niece Cheryl (Tim) Bennett and granddaughters Koli (Tony) Rossi, Katelyn Cooper and their mother, Pinky Burwell. He is also survived by grandnieces Tori Tucker and Tanisha (Shannon) Kingsbury.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Jimmy, his wife Linda, and many extended family and friends.

Services will be held at Martin’s Mortuary on Tuesday July 8, 2014 at 11:00 followed by an interment at Orchard Mesa Cemetery.

There will be a viewing on Monday July 7th at Martin’s from 4-8 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mesa County Sheriff’s Posse.

Sheriff's Posse's mailing address . PO Box 1386 GJ, Co 81502

Arrangements under the direction of Martin Mortuary, Grand Junction, CO.