Jackie (Jack) Cooper

Sunday, June 30, 2013 at Rainycrest. Jack was born on September 22, 1936, in Emo, Ontario. He was raised and attended schools in Kenora and as a young adult he moved to Fort Frances to call it home and this is where he chose to raise his family.

Jack was the "go to guy" for many of the trades people in the Fort Frances area as a Manager

and employee at Acklands throughout the majority of his adult working career. Jack had a good

sense of humor and countless jokes were shared across the Acklands counter. After Jack's

retirement from Acklands, he worked at the Sunrise Center Against Sexual Assault with his wife

Jan. He made many lasting friendships through these transactions.

Jack loved spending time in the outdoors and was completely comfortable in any situation

during any season. He enjoyed outdoor activities that brought some challenges like fishing and

hunting, and ones that brought pleasure like photography, bird watching, and gardening. Jack

always had a camera in hand, even at the most inappropriate times. He had a great eye and

endless patience that allowed him to capture some truly remarkable images on film.

Jack and his wife Jan enjoyed traveling and jumped at any opportunity that took them to points all

over the US and Europe. Jack loved to work with his hands and without a doubt was a "Jack of

all trades" with great skill in many facets, carpentry, mechanic, painter, plumber, electrician, artist,

photographer, and gardener.

Jack also had a soft spot for animals, especially those of the feline persuasion. There was always

at least one pet in their home. He often spoke of them both past and present and held them in

the highest regard.

Jack was predeceased by his father Allan Cooper, mother Theodora Cooper, son Robert

"Bobby" Cooper, sister Marlene Brown, brother in-law Donald Brown, and more recently his

loving wife of 20 years, Jan Cooper. Left to cherish his memory are daughter Kathy Cooper

(Mark Bowes), son Tom Cooper (Janine Ferris) and their mother Elaine Cooper. He is also survived by his daughter Jana LeClaire (Chris) and grandson

Jackson LeClaire, son Scott Anderson, sister Lynda Heino (Gerald), sister in-law Emmi Lattu,

brother-in-law Jon Lattu, and close family friend Gail Costley.

The family would like to thank Dr. Moorhouse for his support through Jack's illness; a huge,

heartfelt Thank You to the staff of Rainycrest for their care, concern, and compassion during his

stay; and a special thank you to Bob Wepruk for his help and support thoughout the years.

A celebration of Jack's life will be held at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances on Friday, July 5, 2013 at 1 p.m. with Father Wayne McIntosh officiating.

Cremation has taken place with interment to follow at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society of Canada or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.

Online condolences may be made in care of www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com