James H. Cooper

Private graveside services for James H. Cooper, 81, of Orchard will be at Orchard Hill Cemetery in rural Orchard. James died April 12, at his home in Orchard, surrounded by his family. Snider Memorial Funeral Home of Clearwater is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be directed to the family at http://www.snidermemorialfh.com.

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Jim Cooper, son of Pete and Darlene (Thompsen) Cooper, was born Oct. 13, 1938, in Antelope County. He attended country school and then Orchard Public School, where he graduated in 1958. On May 17, 1959, Jim was united in marriage to Yvonne Stelling at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Orchard. They were blessed with four children: James David Cooper, Denis Cooper, Mary (Cooper) Pfanstiel and Mark Cooper.

Jim and Yvonne farmed and ranched in Antelope, Knox and Holt counties throughout their entire lives. Jim enjoyed hunting; attending cattle auctions; fixing fences; calving cows; relaxing at Coopers' Cabin and spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. His family recalls his other favorites being cracking jokes, drinking milkshakes and sneaking snacks.

Jim is survived by his wife, Yvonne; children David Cooper of Norfolk, Denis (Tami) Cooper of Orchard, Mary Pfanstiel of Orchard and Mark (Cathy) Cooper of Orchard; eight grandchildren, Larry (Sarah) Cooper, Matt (Tamara) Cooper, Mason (Jennifer) Cooper, Mackenzie (Kenny) McClellan, Mallory Cooper, Jenna (Travis) Boelter, Jake Guenther and Jaxon Guenther; five great-grandchildren, Tylee Cooper, Bailey Cooper and Brady, Josie and Jacee Anthony.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Darlene, and his son-in-law, Tim Pfanstiel.