Boundary County ID Archives Obituaries.....Cooper, Melvin Bruce December 28, 2002
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Bonners Ferry Herald, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2002
 Melvin Bruce Cooper, 74, passed away on Dec. 28, 2002 at his home in Bonners
Ferry, Idaho after an extended illness.  Services will be held on Jan. 3, 2003
at 11 a.m. in the Bonners Ferry Funeral Home in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.
   Melvin was born on Feb. 24, 1928 in Ismay, Mont. to Gale and Bernice (Jones)
Cooper.  They moved to the Boundary County area in 1934.  He attended the
Moravia Grade School and graduated from Bonners Ferry High School in 1946.
   He met Eileen (Merritt-Purdy) in high school. They were married in Coeur
d’Alene, Idaho at the Hitching Post on June 1, 1948.  This marriage produced
three children Steven, Carol, and Dennis.
   Mel built their first home was on Ruby Creek.  Skinny, as Mel was known by
his friends later built a home in Bonners Ferry on the South Hill and he moved
the family into it 1956.  He claimed to know every nail and screw by name.
   Mel worked as a gyro logger, later working for the Great Northern Rail Road
(now BNSFRR) for over 40 years and was T.V. repairman for 35 years working for
Cooks Electric and S.S.& H. Inc.  He would make his electronic skills available
to his customers and friends whether it was Christmas, Thanksgiving or any other
holiday.  His honesty and integrity was never in question.
   Mel always found time to pursue his love of nature. The mountains and
streams, camping, fishing and huckleberrying were at the top of his pleasures in
between working.
   He really enjoyed RV-ing with friends and family.  All were welcome around
his campfires for fish fries or just playing cards.  Melvin will be truly missed
by all those who knew him.  Husband, father, brother, grandfather, mentor, and
friend we love you.
   Survivors include his wife Eileen Cooper of Bonners Ferry, Idaho; daughter
Carol Lynn Steffens and husband Bob of Electric City, Wash.; son Dennis Cooper
and wife Luz of Moreno Valley, Calif.; grandsons Jon Steffens and Joseph Wolery;
granddaughters Kerri (Steffens) Dehn and Heather Cooper; four great
granddaughters; one sister Twyla Stone.
   Preceding Melvin in death were his son Steven, parents and one brother Basil
Cooper.
   The family suggest memorials be sent to the Fry Foundation.


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