John Berton "Bert" Cooper

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December 29, 1924 ~ August 1, 2021

Born in: Celestine, OK
Resided in: Pueblo, CO

Services for John Berton Cooper

John Berton Cooper was born in Celestine, Okla. on December 29, 1924, and passed away at 96, on August 1, 2021. He is survived by his twin sons, John and Jim; special friend, Sandra Thomas; numerous nieces and nephews; childhood friend, Buster Miller; and many other friends and extended family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie; parents, Louis and Ethel Cooper; brother, L.J.; sisters, Catherine Mitchell, Billie Perry, and Natalie Loomis; and nephew, Kenneth Cooper. Bert served in the U.S. Navy Air Corps in WWII, chiefly as a radio operator, with various other duties on the airplanes in which he flew. After serving our country, he attended and graduated from Pueblo Junior College with a degree in Business. He met his future wife, Marjorie Ella Krout, in Pueblo, Colorado, and they were married on August 14, 1948, after which he began a long career at the C.F.& I. Steel Corporation. After working more than 30 years at C.F.&I., he retired in 1983. He was immediately persuaded by Jim and John to help them in their musical pursuits. He started out as a “roadie,” and eventually climbed his way up the musical staff to lead singer of their band, The CooperSonics. Bert was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 17, Pueblo Al Kaly Shrine, and B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge # 90. He enjoyed his weekly fishing trips and lunches with Buster Miller, and he especially enjoyed spending countless hours at his basement workbench, repairing, inventing, and building just about anything you could imagine. His stock of tools made him the go-to tool man for the entire neighborhood. He loved camping, traveling, and taking good care of his home and yard. More recently, his main duty was entertaining and being a good companion for the family cat, Winnie. After a good meal, he could often be heard exclaiming, “If I’m not mistaken, we’re having banana splits!” A visitation for Bert will take place 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, August 8, 2021, and a funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, August 9, 2021, both in the Montgomery & Steward Chapel. Interment, Imperial Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Bert’s name to your favorite charity. Online condolences at www.MontgomerySteward.com

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Visitation: August 8, 2021 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Montgomery & Steward Funeral Chapel
1317 N. Main Street
Pueblo, CO 81003

719-542-1552
http://www.montgomerysteward.com

Funeral Service: August 9, 2021 10:00 am

Montgomery & Steward Funeral Chapel
1317 N. Main Street
Pueblo, CO 81003

719-542-1552
http://www.montgomerysteward.com

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  1. What a lovely service and I’m so glad to have been able to partake from a distance of time & space. Thank you Jim and John for making this possible. Seeing the old photos and the film was a deep experience and I hope you are doing well.
    Dear, Bert! What a life you had, I always felt your tender kindness and loving heart. May you look upon your sons and feel heartened as they move forward with all you have given and taught them by being who you are so that you can go forward in peace.

  2. We loved Uncle Bert and will miss him. He was a sweet and gentle man and we are proud to be family.

  3. We are so grateful that Bert came into our dear friend Sandra’s life to bring her so much joy. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his two sons, John and Jim, and of course to Sandra. May happy memories lessen the pain of loss.
    God bless you all.

    Lud and Linda Seme

  4. It was such a pleasure to know Bert. Happy happy man. Anytime I was around him he brought joy to the event. It has been a blessing to know him.

  5. God Bless Bert and his family and friends. We already miss you Bert but we are comfortable in the knowledge you are Resting in Peace. Thanks for all the fond memories!

  6. My condolences to my friends Jim and John. You’re both in my thoughts and prayers. I won’t be able to make the service due to work. Please don’t hesitate to call on me if you need anything.

  7. John and Jim, Sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. He was a truly remarkable person, and the love you guys shared was heartwarming. Tammy and I always commented on how great it was that you guys made your dad such a big part of your lives. It would be a much better world if every one stayed in touch with their family the way you did.

  8. John and Jim, So sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Tammy and I often commented on how wonderful it was that you guys included your dad in your lives to the extent that you did. It would be a much better world we live in if everyone had such compassion. You will always have our undying respect. Reunions will never be quite the same without him. Please know that our sympathy is with you.

  9. John and Jim, so very sorry for the loss of your Dad. He was such an awesome person, and he will be missed. God bless both of you and many prayers during this time; my sincere condolences.
    Sheila


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