Marvin B. Cooper (85) of Bradenton, Florida (formerly of Brookfield, WI) went to be with his Savior on July 28, 2016.
Marv was born in Grand Rapids, MI. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He worked his entire career in the office supply industry. He was owner and President of the H.H. West Company in Milwaukee from 1972 to 1995. He then helped family in Bradenton FL start stores - Batteries Plus Bulbs. Marv was an active member of the Bradenton Christian Reformed Church and a supporter of Bradenton Christian School.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years (Joan Hoekstra), son Roger and a brother, Tom. Survived by sisters Mildred, Esther and brother, Jim and sister-in-law Doris Also survived by his children Bob (Susan), Carol (Keith), Craig (Jane), Steve (DeAnn), Marybeth (Matt). Marv and Joan were survived by 17 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and wife, Virginia.
In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated for Bradenton Christian School. Visitation will be 10:00AM to 11:00AM with Services at 11AM Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Bradenton Christian Reformed Church. Burial with Military Honors will be 10:30AM Wednesday August 3, 2016 at Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota, FL Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 26th Street Chapel 5624 26th Street West Bradenton, FL, 34207 in charge.www.brownandsonsfuneral.com
Marvin B. Cooper (85) of Bradenton, Florida (formerly of Brookfield, WI) went to be with his Savior on July 28, 2016.
Marv was born in Grand Rapids, MI. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He worked his entire career in the office supply industry. He was owner and President of the H.H. West Company in Milwaukee from 1972 to 1995. He then helped family in Bradenton FL start stores - Batteries Plus Bulbs. Marv was an active member of the Bradenton Christian Reformed Church and a supporter of Bradenton Christian School.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years (Joan Hoekstra), son Roger and a brother, Tom. Survived by sisters Mildred, Esther and brother, Jim and sister-in-law Doris Also survived by his children Bob (Susan), Carol (Keith), Craig (Jane), Steve (DeAnn), Marybeth (Matt). Marv and Joan were survived by 17 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and wife, Virginia.
In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated for Bradenton Christian School. Visitation will be 10:00AM to 11:00AM with Services at 11AM Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Bradenton Christian Reformed Church. Burial with Military Honors will be 10:30AM Wednesday August 3, 2016 at Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota, FL Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 26th Street Chapel 5624 26th Street West Bradenton, FL, 34207 in charge.www.brownandsonsfuneral.com
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