Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Cooper, Michael "Mike" Lee June 27, 2020
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Ionia Sentinel Standard-Sat. July 11, 2020

Michael Lee Cooper, 71
Michael Lee Cooper, age 71, passed away peacefully at home with his loved 
ones by his side after a brave but short battle with brain cancer on June 27, 
2020. Mike, as he was known by his friends and family, was born in Owosso, 
Michigan, July 2, 1948, and resided in Muir, Michigan, for the past five 
years.

Mike graduated from Durand High School in 1966 and shortly after was drafted 
into the Army and deployed to Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division. After 
successfully completing his service to his country where he earned two Bronze 
Stars, he attended college and earned his Master's degree in education from 
Central Michigan University and taught for 27 years at Ionia High School. He 
was also passionate about football and coached for many years at Ionia High. 
He loved coaching and enjoyed teaching his students. During his tenure, he 
also earned a degree in Substance Abuse Counseling through the State of 
Michigan. 

He was preceded in death by his parent's James and Viola Cooper; brother, 
Dave Cooper, and sister, Lana Ashford.

Mike is survived by his sister, Josephine Davis of Muir, Michigan; brother 
Patrick (Diane) Cooper of Durand, Michigan; sister, Penny Libby of Muir, 
Michigan, and sister April Cooper of Flushing, Michigan. He is also survived 
by several nieces and nephews, his lifelong friends Gene Hackney, Jack Manciu 
and Zippo and his faithful dogs Sammie and Blue who were by his side to the 
end.

Per his wishes, Mike will be cremated and his remains will be scattered with 
his favorite Adventure time partner and friend, Johnny Davis. Mike's family 
would like to thank him for his service and many sacrifices he made in his 
life due to Agent Orange Exposure while serving in Vietnam. Mike will be 
sorely missed. Hooty Hoot, Brother Mike.

Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. 
Arrangements cared for by Lake Funeral Home in Ionia. Online condolences may 
be made at lakefuneralhomes.com


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