ORDON ERIC COOPER, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away on January 25, 2026, at the age of 98. He is now reunited with his beloved wife, Joan.
Gordon was born in Derby, England and was the eldest of four siblings. He grew up enjoying many sports including soccer and tennis. He began his career as an electrician at the age of 16. He later married his wife Joan and started his family in England before moving to London, Ontario. He raised his family and finished his career
in London before retiring in Cardston, Alberta, during which time he and Joan served two family history missions.
Gordon loved his family and enjoyed teaching them to play tennis and ping pong, going on family vacations with them and spending time with his grandchildren. He was always looking for ways to help others, whether that was letting people live in his home, finishing their basement or shoveling their driveway. He loved the gospel and found joy serving others through his callings. He was always looking to learn new things and could often be found practicing the piano in his later years. He lived life guided by the principles of love, integrity, faith and hard work.
Gordon was predeceased by his wife, Joan Morley Cooper, in 2016; parents, William Cooper and Hilda May Kerry, his stepmom, Lilian Riley, brothers Harry Cooper, Derek Cooper and grandson Nicholas Cooper. He leaves behind his four children, Steve (Terry), Ann (Rick), Paul (Renata) and Debbie (Barry), 16 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren; and his sister, Susan Palmer of England.
A private service will be held at Legacy Funeral Home on February 06, 2026 in Cardston, Alberta.
Gordon was born in Derby, England and was the eldest of four siblings. He grew up enjoying many sports including soccer and tennis. He began his career as an electrician at the age of 16. He later married his wife Joan and started his family in England before moving to London, Ontario. He raised his family and finished his career
in London before retiring in Cardston, Alberta, during which time he and Joan served two family history missions.
Gordon loved his family and enjoyed teaching them to play tennis and ping pong, going on family vacations with them and spending time with his grandchildren. He was always looking for ways to help others, whether that was letting people live in his home, finishing their basement or shoveling their driveway. He loved the gospel and found joy serving others through his callings. He was always looking to learn new things and could often be found practicing the piano in his later years. He lived life guided by the principles of love, integrity, faith and hard work.
Gordon was predeceased by his wife, Joan Morley Cooper, in 2016; parents, William Cooper and Hilda May Kerry, his stepmom, Lilian Riley, brothers Harry Cooper, Derek Cooper and grandson Nicholas Cooper. He leaves behind his four children, Steve (Terry), Ann (Rick), Paul (Renata) and Debbie (Barry), 16 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren; and his sister, Susan Palmer of England.
A private service will be held at Legacy Funeral Home on February 06, 2026 in Cardston, Alberta.