GARY JACKSON COOPER

Gary was born on October 25, 1948, in Lake Andes, South Dakota, and passed away from this world on June 4, 2023, in Newport, Vermont in the company of his son Andrew, his daughter Jenny, and his friend Mike Coutu.

Gary was a gentle soul who walked a crooked mile, but always did it with a smile on his face. His sense of humor never left him, joking right to his last conscious moments.

Gary was born to Harvey Lester Cooper and Alma Barbara (Hollandsworth) Cooper. At a young age they moved to Elgin, Illinois, the place he considered to be home, though he lived in several states.

He was predeceased by his parents and by one sister, Linda Luke. He was also predeceased by a son, Benjamin Joseph Cooper, at age 18.

He is survived by three children, Gary James Cooper of Massachusetts, Andrew Lester Cooper of Newport, Vt., and Jennifer (Jenny) Kathleen Shaw of Newport, Vermont as well as his grandchildren, Kyle, and Kara Shaw. He is also survived by a brother, Steven Cooper of Elgin, Illinois, and a sister Bobbie (Barbara) Brezinski of St. Charles, Illinois, as well as several nieces and nephews. On-line condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.