Tyler Layne Cooper, at the age of 23, passed away Monday, Sept. 14, 2015.
Above all, he loved his family, playing with little kids, and penning abstract art - especially while his cat Blizzard, named after his favorite computer game maker, sat and watched.
At 6 feet 2 inches tall and handsome, he immediately made a strong first impression; but as you got to know him, his caring heart and keen mind captured people the most. He had an innate curiosity for the world, life's purpose and meaning. He could debate for hours about the nuance of truth and then break into goofy poses and witty humor. Tyler was supremely contemplative and devoutly carefree. He was first to deflect praise and eager to share his kind smile with a warm compliment, just like his grandpa, Carl Hays. Tyler made people feel important and would do anything for them because they mattered to him.
Tyler graduated from Prairie High School on May 27, 2011.
He joined the military on Dec. 22, 2009, and graduated basic training on Aug. 25, 2011, and soon after advanced individual training on Oct. 26, 2011. He was quickly promoted to specialist on Oct. 7, 2012. He was assigned as a horizontal construction engineer to the 126th Engineer Company Detachment 1 out of Grangeville. He received the Idaho Service Ribbon and the Army Reserve Component Accommodation Medal. Tyler joined the Army to be like his father, Vernon Cooper, his sensei.
Survivors names omitted per findagrave policy.
On his passing, a river of tears is flowing to carry him on a Viking's journey to the eternal place where he belongs, with the people he loves waiting for him and welcoming him home.
"Embrace fear, for a man who can look death in the eye, and accept him with a greeting and go with him, has achieved mental greatness." - Tyler Cooper.
Lewiston Tribune September 30, 2015
Above all, he loved his family, playing with little kids, and penning abstract art - especially while his cat Blizzard, named after his favorite computer game maker, sat and watched.
At 6 feet 2 inches tall and handsome, he immediately made a strong first impression; but as you got to know him, his caring heart and keen mind captured people the most. He had an innate curiosity for the world, life's purpose and meaning. He could debate for hours about the nuance of truth and then break into goofy poses and witty humor. Tyler was supremely contemplative and devoutly carefree. He was first to deflect praise and eager to share his kind smile with a warm compliment, just like his grandpa, Carl Hays. Tyler made people feel important and would do anything for them because they mattered to him.
Tyler graduated from Prairie High School on May 27, 2011.
He joined the military on Dec. 22, 2009, and graduated basic training on Aug. 25, 2011, and soon after advanced individual training on Oct. 26, 2011. He was quickly promoted to specialist on Oct. 7, 2012. He was assigned as a horizontal construction engineer to the 126th Engineer Company Detachment 1 out of Grangeville. He received the Idaho Service Ribbon and the Army Reserve Component Accommodation Medal. Tyler joined the Army to be like his father, Vernon Cooper, his sensei.
Survivors names omitted per findagrave policy.
On his passing, a river of tears is flowing to carry him on a Viking's journey to the eternal place where he belongs, with the people he loves waiting for him and welcoming him home.
"Embrace fear, for a man who can look death in the eye, and accept him with a greeting and go with him, has achieved mental greatness." - Tyler Cooper.
Lewiston Tribune September 30, 2015
Tyler Layne Cooper, at the age of 23, passed away Monday, Sept. 14, 2015.
Above all, he loved his family, playing with little kids, and penning abstract art - especially while his cat Blizzard, named after his favorite computer game maker, sat and watched.
At 6 feet 2 inches tall and handsome, he immediately made a strong first impression; but as you got to know him, his caring heart and keen mind captured people the most. He had an innate curiosity for the world, life's purpose and meaning. He could debate for hours about the nuance of truth and then break into goofy poses and witty humor. Tyler was supremely contemplative and devoutly carefree. He was first to deflect praise and eager to share his kind smile with a warm compliment, just like his grandpa, Carl Hays. Tyler made people feel important and would do anything for them because they mattered to him.
Tyler graduated from Prairie High School on May 27, 2011.
He joined the military on Dec. 22, 2009, and graduated basic training on Aug. 25, 2011, and soon after advanced individual training on Oct. 26, 2011. He was quickly promoted to specialist on Oct. 7, 2012. He was assigned as a horizontal construction engineer to the 126th Engineer Company Detachment 1 out of Grangeville. He received the Idaho Service Ribbon and the Army Reserve Component Accommodation Medal. Tyler joined the Army to be like his father, Vernon Cooper, his sensei.
Survivors names omitted per findagrave policy.
On his passing, a river of tears is flowing to carry him on a Viking's journey to the eternal place where he belongs, with the people he loves waiting for him and welcoming him home.
"Embrace fear, for a man who can look death in the eye, and accept him with a greeting and go with him, has achieved mental greatness." - Tyler Cooper.
Lewiston Tribune September 30, 2015
Above all, he loved his family, playing with little kids, and penning abstract art - especially while his cat Blizzard, named after his favorite computer game maker, sat and watched.
At 6 feet 2 inches tall and handsome, he immediately made a strong first impression; but as you got to know him, his caring heart and keen mind captured people the most. He had an innate curiosity for the world, life's purpose and meaning. He could debate for hours about the nuance of truth and then break into goofy poses and witty humor. Tyler was supremely contemplative and devoutly carefree. He was first to deflect praise and eager to share his kind smile with a warm compliment, just like his grandpa, Carl Hays. Tyler made people feel important and would do anything for them because they mattered to him.
Tyler graduated from Prairie High School on May 27, 2011.
He joined the military on Dec. 22, 2009, and graduated basic training on Aug. 25, 2011, and soon after advanced individual training on Oct. 26, 2011. He was quickly promoted to specialist on Oct. 7, 2012. He was assigned as a horizontal construction engineer to the 126th Engineer Company Detachment 1 out of Grangeville. He received the Idaho Service Ribbon and the Army Reserve Component Accommodation Medal. Tyler joined the Army to be like his father, Vernon Cooper, his sensei.
Survivors names omitted per findagrave policy.
On his passing, a river of tears is flowing to carry him on a Viking's journey to the eternal place where he belongs, with the people he loves waiting for him and welcoming him home.
"Embrace fear, for a man who can look death in the eye, and accept him with a greeting and go with him, has achieved mental greatness." - Tyler Cooper.
Lewiston Tribune September 30, 2015
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