JACKIE ‘JACK’ SCHURG COOPER

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Jackie Schurg Cooper announces his passing on Sunday, June 30, 2013 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont.
Jack was born Sept. 22, 1936 in Emo, Ont.
He was raised and attended schools in Kenora, Ont. Then as a young adult, he moved to Fort Frances to call it home and this is where he chose to raise his family.
Jack was the “go-to guy” for many of the tradespeople in the Fort Frances area as a manager and employee at Acklands throughout the majority of his adult working career.
Jack had a good sense of humor and countless jokes were shared across the Acklands counter.
After Jack’s retirement from Acklands, he worked at the Sunrise Center Against Sexual Assault with his wife, Jan. He made many lasting friendships through these transactions.
Jack loved spending time in the outdoors and was completely comfortable in any situation during any season. He enjoyed outdoor activities that brought some challenges, like fishing and hunting, and ones that brought pleasure, like photography, bird-watching, and gardening.
Jack always had a camera in hand—even at the most inappropriate times. He had a great eye and endless patience that allowed him to capture some truly remarkable images on film.
Jack and his wife, Jan, enjoyed travelling and jumped at any opportunity that took them to points all over the U.S. and Europe. Jack loved to work with his hands and without a doubt was a “Jack of all trades” with great skill in many facets, including as a carpenter, mechanic, painter, plumber, electrician, artist, photographer, and gardener.
Jack also had a soft spot for animals, especially those of the feline persuasion. There always was at least one pet in their home. He often spoke of them both past and present, and held them in the highest regard.
Jack was predeceased by his father, Allan Cooper; mother, Theodora Cooper; son, Robert “Bobby” Cooper; sister, Marlene Brown; brother in-law, Donald Brown; and, more recently, his loving wife of 20 years, Jan Cooper.
Left to cherish his memory are daughter, Kathy Cooper (Mark Bowes), and son, Tom Cooper (Janine Ferris), and their mother, Elaine Cooper.
He also is survived by his daughter, Jana LeClaire (Chris) and grandson, Jackson LeClaire; son, Scott Anderson; sister, Lynda Heino (Gerald); sister in-law, Emmi Lattu; brother-in-law, Jon Lattu; and close family friend, Gail Costley.
A celebration of Jack’s life will be held Friday, July 5, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances, with Fr. Wayne McIntosh officiating.
Cremation has taken place, with interment to follow at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, in memoriam donations to the Alzheimer Society of Canada or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
Online condolences may be offered at www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com