He is preceded in death by his wife of almost 30 years, Jodi Ann Koop, and parents Kenneth Eugene, and Violet Katherine Koop.
He is survived by his two children, daughter Gina (Matt) Jones and their children Ian, Brynna, Keira, and Trevin and son, Michael (Stacy) Koop and their children Annabelle and Gannon. He is also survived by his sister Kathy (Monte) Mills from Santa Margarita.
Michael graduated from McLane high school (1965) and briefly attended Fresno City College. He started working as a Fresno Bee Carrier at a young age, and was later employed, as a mechanic at PG & E (over 40 years of service). His family was an important part of his life, and his grandchildren brought him the most joy.
He grew up with a love of Racing Cars (quarter midgets and Midgets #’s 16, 74 and 65), and riding dirt bikes and Motorcycles with both family & friends. He was an avid Hunter and enjoyed the outdoors. Throughout his years, He was a member of the Corvette Club of Fresno, Fresno Bike Club, and United States Automobile Club.
Remembrances may be sent to the Poverello House or the Marjaree Mason Center.
A Celebration of his Life will be held at Stephens and Bean Chapel Friday December 1, at 10:00am, Interment of Ashes immediately following at Belmont Memorial.
The Koop family invites those who are unable to attend in person to see the service via the link provided below:
https://vimeo.com/896948673
Password: Koop
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.stephensandbean.com for the Koop family.
