MINOT — Herbert Arthur Cooper, 76, died on April 11, with his wife Pam at his side after a short courageous battle with cancer.

He was born Dec. 28, 1935, in Englewood, N.J., son of Auburn and Albertina (Edrehi) Cooper. At the age of 11, he and his family moved to Braintree, Vt. He served with pride in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1953 to 1957.

After his military service, he and his previous wife, Virginia, moved back to Vermont, and then settled in California. In California, he started his career with Johns Manville. After 11 years, he had a desire to return to his New England roots. Herb retired from Johns Manville, Lewiston office in 1994. He was a very active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints from his baptism in 1958 until his death.

Herb loved books, with a special joy of history, which he shared with all. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed the woods and the ocean. Herb also had a great love of sports and attended many local sporting events for his children and grandchildren. Herb loved music and began to play the guitar 1995. He loved spending time with his family, his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Pamela (Welch) Cooper of Minot; their children, Sherre (Cooper) Moreau and husband, Richard, of Lewiston, Christopher Cooper and wife, Emily, of Poland, and Jennifer Cooper of Auburn; his children, Steven Cooper and wife, Lillian, of Auburn, Jeffrey Cooper and wife, Susan, of Poland, Matthew Cooper and wife, Margret, of Draper, Utah, Daniel Cooper and wife, Michelle, of Oxford, Marianne (Cooper) Mason and husband, Dennis, of Lewiston and Rachelle (Cooper) Power and husband, Jason, of Minot; their mother, Virginia (Flint) Cooper; 21 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren, with Taya due the end of April; two brothers, Frank Cooper and Sybil, of Honeyville, Utah, and Albert Cooper and wife, Shirley, of Hurricane, Utah.

He was predeceased by his older brother, Auburn F. Cooper Jr.

His family would like to offer a special thank-you to Herb’s doctors, Seth Gordon, Ralph Harder and Richard Fortier.

You are invited to share your condolences with the Cooper family by visiting their guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.

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