Thinking of Ryan

October 26, 2008... Today would have been Ryan's 27th Birthday. Hard to believe he is really gone when we are all missing him so much! We don't want to dwell on the accident that took Ry from us but felt it appropriate to visit the site today and take flowers for Ryan. His uncle Mat built this awesome cross up on the hill above the area. It overlooks the valley and as we stood up there to leave the flowers, lots of truckers honked their horns and waved in respect. It was a beautiful day and we remembered lots of good times with Ry. Luv ya Ryan!

Kash Ryan Cooper is One Year Old!

Our sweet boy Kash turned 1 year old on October 15, 2008. He is such a cutie and we love him so much! Happy Birthday Kash...

Rest In Peace Ryan... We Love You!

Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, on a crisp morning with a fresh carpet of first snow, Ryan Thomas Cooper was taken to his final resting place in beautiful Pine Valley, UT. Our family gathered at the home of Ryan's maternal grandparents (Joe & Joan VanSeters) to scatter Ryan's ashes. Grandpa Joe said a beautiful dedicatory prayer and then family members took turns paying their final respects to Ryan and scattering his ashes amongs the beautiful grounds of the cabin. Ryan always loved going to Pine Valley and he loved being in the mountains. I think we all felt a since of calm and peace as we left Ryan in this special place for the eternities. We love and miss you Ry! We will keep you safe in our hearts forever.

Claudine Cooper Turns 80

The Cooper Clan recently gathered to celebrate the matriarch of our family on the occasion of her 80th Birthday. Claudine Cooper was born on Sept. 23, 1928. We had a lovely dinner at the home of son Craig and Elaine Cooper in Santa Clara on Sept. 28th. It was a nice evening and good to be together again for the first time since Ryan's funeral. We love you Grandma Cooper!