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2018
Daniel Cooper Obituary
Dickinson, TX - On the morning of May 1, 2018, Fr. Daniel Cooper drifted peacefully into the arms of St. Joseph after a three and one - half year battle with cancer.
Born to Jerome and Dorothy Cooper on December 12, 1962, he was ordained a Catholic priest by Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre on June 29, 1987 in Econe, Switzerland. In his over thirty years of priesthood, Fr. Cooper served in many assignments including: Ridgefield CT; Armada, MI; Los Gatos, CA; Veneta, OR; Arcadia, CA and twice in Dickinson, Texas. His gentle ways and sincere piety won much love and respect from the faithful whose lives he deeply touched, as well as from his priestly confreres. In his last days Father was assisted with the Sacraments of the Church. He offered his sufferings for the Society of Saint Pius X and for the good of the Catholic Church.
A favorite quote of Fr. Daniel Cooper: "But the foolish things of the world hath God chosen, that he may confound the wise; and the weak things of the world hath God chosen, that he may confound the strong…That no flesh should glory in his sight…He that glorieth, may glory in the Lord." (I Corinthians 1:27-31).
Father Cooper is preceded in death by his father, Jerome Cooper.
He is survived by his mother Dorothy Cooper, two brothers, Steven Cooper and wife Karen, Joseph Cooper and wife Amy; nieces and nephews, Kaitlin, Kyle and wife Kylie, and Connor, as well as numerous family members, friends and parishioners.
A visitation will be held Monday, May 7, 5:00 - 8:00 PM at Queen of Angels Catholic Church 4100 Hwy. 3 Dickinson, Tx 77539. The Rosary will be said at 7:00PM. An all night Vigil will take place in the church after visitation. A Requiem Mass: Tuesday, May 8, 10:00AM. Burial at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Dickinson, Texas.
The family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to Queen of Angels Church in Fr. Cooper's memory.
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for Daniel Cooper
Laura Forney
May 13, 2018
Thank you, Fr. Cooper, for all that you did for my family and countless others, without your ever knowing.
You were a truly holy priest, and we feel so blessed to have known you.
Louise Fahlstrom
May 13, 2018
I feel blessed to have known Fr. Cooper and his brief stay at our parish was truly a blessing. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord.
Fr. Cooper saying mass in hospital room in Detroit, MI. A very Holy priest that will be missed. Very thankful to have met him. May he Rest In Peace
Carol Stefanick
May 11, 2018
2015
Melanie Grijalva
May 7, 2018
Fr Cooper was the most Christlike person I have ever known. I feel honored to have been one of his parishioners and a friend. He touched my life and the lifves of my family members more than words can say.
I know he suffered so much these last years, but he never complained and he accepted each cross with grace. Thank you for raising such a dear soul, Mrs Cooper. Thank you Father for inspiring me to be a better Christian.
Eternal rest grant unto him o Lord.
Jim and Toni Moriarty
May 7, 2018
Sweet and loving friend of Jesus and Mary, you will always be in our hearts and prayers.
Debbie Borgatta
May 6, 2018
Gentle and loving Fr. Cooper, may you now rest in Gods embrace.
May 6, 2018
Dear Dolly, I am so sorry that Fr. Daniel lost his battle with cancer. God must have wanted him to come home. I will keep him in my prayers. God bless you . Love, cousin, Sue
Fr. Frank Kurtz
May 5, 2018
Good night sweet prince and flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest.
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