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ALVIN NORMAN COOPER (AL)
Born: Jul 01, 1926
Date of Passing: Aug 08, 2020
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ALVIN NORMAN COOPER
July 1, 1926 – August 8, 2020
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Al was predeceased by his first wife, Doreen (nee Baker) and his second wife, Barbara (Kriebel, nee Wyenberg), as well as his three siblings: May, Leonard and Dorothy. Al will be greatly missed by his children, Randy (Pat), Lynn, Kim (Fitz), Lettie, and Sandra (Rhoda); his grandchildren, Joey (Kelly), Christina, Greg, Tiffany (Beau), Adam (Stacey), Andria (Justin), Aaron, Karmelle (Josh), and Samara (Kaylan); great- grandchildren, Owen, Emma, Keira, Keegan, Kellen, Willow, River, Arcadia; sister-in-law Carol, and many nieces and nephews.
Al grew up in Winnipeg's North End and had fond memories of his childhood. From February 1945 to May 1946, he was a Lance Bombardier in the Canadian Army. Because of his love of cars and his handiness, he worked as a mechanic at Inman Motors. In the mid-1960s, he trained to teach auto mechanics and taught at both River East Collegiate and Kildonan East Collegiate. When Al retired, he enjoyed travelling to new places such as Paris, the Netherlands and St. Thomas as well as his favourite haunts in Santa Monica and Deadwood. He was an avid golfer, built and flew radio-controlled airplanes, and enjoyed his time with family and friends.
A private celebration will be hosted by the family.
Heartfelt thanks to Neil Bardal Funeral Centre for their counsel and compassion.
Donations may be made in memory of Al to Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides.
NEIL BARDAL
FUNERAL CENTRE
204-949-2200
neilbardalinc.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 15, 2020
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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I had Mr Cooper as my Power Mechanics instructor for grade 10 & 11 at Kildonan East. He was a great teacher. My condolences to the Cooper family - Posted by: Dean Parson (Student) on: Dec 27, 2021
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Remembering family dinners with Al when Aunt Dorothy was in town. Al always spoke very fondly and proudly of his family. My brother-in-law Ross enjoyed seeing his planes and talking about them. Our sympathy to your family. Dorothy Telford and Marilyn Smith and family. Thomson girls! - Posted by: Dorothy Telford (Family friend) on: Aug 30, 2020
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Sorry to read of Mr. Coopers passing. Was a well respected teacher. Learned a lot from him. Rest In Peace. - Posted by: Grant Hammond (Student ) on: Aug 17, 2020
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Sorry to hear of Al Cooper’s passing. Mr Cooper was my Automotive Class Instructor at River East Collegiate in the early seventies. Rest In Peace Mr Cooper. We often gave you a bit of a hard time but, you taught us well in spite of that. I’ve been able to use what I learned in your class countless times. Thank you for that. John Unruh - Posted by: John Unruh (Student) on: Aug 16, 2020
