Ronald D. Cooper

Ronald D. Cooper, born March 4, 1940, to parents Rolla and Lorene in Hubbard, Oregon. Ron passed on August 1, 2024, quietly at home with wife and children close by.

Ronald D. Cooper

Ron attended OIT, Portland State College and Portland Community College, earning an associates degree in mechanical engineering. Ron worked for several companies in the Portland area and 2 years in the state of Maine, designing and building sawmills.

Ron was a lifetime member of The Pudding River Rod and Gun Club in Molalla, volunteered for the Hubbard Fire Dept., and was a member of the Sisters Rodeo Association. Ron enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. His interests were in antique cars, drag racing, shooting trap, collecting guns.

He was very proud of his two children, Scott Ronald, presently living in Texas with wife, Denise, and their daughter Jenna; and Joey Lynn, presently living in Florida. Ron enjoyed sharing stories about his father who was a boxer and boxed under the name Tiny Cooper. He was Northwest Heavyweight Champion. He died young, leaving his wife and three sons.

Ron was a person that could do everything! He could rebuild the engine of your car, put a new roof on your house, and repair the finest piece of jewelry. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Mike and Jerry. Survivors include wife, Diane; son, Scott Ronald; daughter, Joey Lynn; two grandchildren, Shane Groth and Jenna Cooper; and several nephews and a niece.

Ron was very social and had many friends on both sides of the mountain.

"Coop" will be missed.