Obituary of Stanley Eugene Cooper

Stanley Eugene Cooper, 87, of south Edna, Kansas passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017 surrounded by his family at his home. Stanley was born on January 20, 1930 in Craig County, Oklahoma to J.R. and Minnie (Marvel) Cooper. He grew up south of Edna, Kansas where he received his high school diploma. On February 12, 1950 he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Charlotte Irene Lozier in Edna, Kansas. The couple made their home south of Edna where Stanley farmed wheat and cattle. He was a hard worker and he enjoyed farming. Stanley was a member of the Elm Christian Church east of Edna, Kansas. He often filled his evening and weekends attending activities and sports that his children, grand children and great grandchildren were involved in. He loved the time he spent surrounded by his family and friends. Surviving to honor his memory is his loving wife, Charlotte of the home; sons, David Cooper of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Ronald Cooper and wife, Carol of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Tom Cooper and wife, Marty of Neodesha, Kansas; daughter, Beth Rogers and husband, Terry of Dewey, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Britton Cooper, Sunshine Graham, Carrie Sellars and husband, Rusty, Mandy Smith, Lori Carnahan and husband, Craig, Lacy Moore and husband, Jeff, Randy Cooper and wife Lauren, Shelly Huffman and husband, Brock, Alisha Schuchman and husband, Michael, Becca Birt, Justin Rogers and wife, Elizabeth, Ashley Rogers, Josh Cooper and wife, Brandi, Roxsanna Stephenson and husband, Jordan; nineteen great grandchildren; brother, Dean Cooper and wife, Jeri of south of Edna, Kansas; sister, Carolyn Hutchens and husband, Jim of The Villages, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.R. and Minnie Cooper; sons, Dennis and Richard Cooper; daughter, Diane Birt; grandchildren, Shawana and James Birt; great granddaughter, Carley Carnahan. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Elm Christian Church east of Edna, Kansas. Allan Banzet will officiate. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at David W. Barnes Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Family will greet friends Wednesday evening at the funeral home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The family suggests memorials can be made to the Edna Volunteer Fire Department, Cornerstone Hospice or Elm Christian Church; contributions may be left with the funeral home or mailed c/o David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337.