Jacob Gary Cooper 1945–2025
Catalog ID p.2281 · Cite this page: njcoopers.com/p/2281/
Jacob Gary Cooper was born on 3 Mar 1945 in Larned, Pawnee Co., Kansas, the son of Gerald R. Cooper. He died on 22 Sep 2025 in Lake Regional Hospital, Osage Beach, Missouri. Two children are recorded.
Also recorded as: J. Gary Cooper J.441, J.442; Jacob Gary Cooper J.488
Facts
| Event | Date | Place / detail | Certainty | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| birth | 3 Mar 1945 | Larned, Pawnee Co., Kansas | certain | J.526, N.24 |
| residence | 1 Apr 1950 | Towner, Kiowa Co., Colorado | certain | D.808 |
| residence | Apr 1968 | Wichita, Kansas | certain | J.488 |
| residence | Nov 1968 | 2813 Clover Lane, Wichita, Kansas | probable | J.501 |
| residence | 2004 | Gravois Mills, MO | certain | J.442 |
| residence | 2025 | Laurie, Missouri (Lake of the Ozarks) | certain | J.526 |
| residence | 2026 | Wichita, KS (1632 N Valleyview Ct, 1989-2023 per aggregator) | certain | N.24 |
| education | attended Wichita State University and New Mexico State University | certain | J.488 | |
| occupation | Apr 1968 | route salesman, Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co., Wichita | certain | J.488 |
| occupation | US Air Force 1963-1967 (Vietnam); Pepsi route salesman and manager; Schwans; Beverage Service Company, Wichita; Mobile Instrument Services from 1982, 40 years | certain | J.526 | |
| death | 22 Sep 2025 | Lake Regional Hospital, Osage Beach, Missouri | certain | J.526 |
Family
Parents
- Father Gerald R. Cooper 1917–1973 J.441, J.442, J.488, N.24
Spouses
None recorded.
Siblings
- Living (4)
Children
- Living (2) J.526, N.32, J.488, J.501
Family tree
Solid lines and outlines: certain. Dashed: probable or weaker. Open the full tree (four generations)
Still unknown, and where we have looked
- Burial not yet found.
Searches recorded
google 2026-10-13 · Google (browser): Gary Cooper obituary Gravois Mills (quoted name and town).
Searched for: Google (browser): Gary Cooper obituary Gravois Mills (quoted name and town).
Result: FOUND, hit 1: LakeExpo obituary -> [J.526]: d. 22 Sep 2025; sons Gary Raymond and Bradley James; grandson Dylan Jacob Cooper and granddaughter Kayla.
newspapers com 2026-10-12 · SIGNED IN. "Mrs. Gerald R. Cooper", Kansas, 1962-1990 (2, both one item).
Searched for: SIGNED IN. "Mrs. Gerald R. Cooper", Kansas, 1962-1990 (2, both one item).
Result: FOUND: Wichita Eagle 14 Apr 1968 p. 7C - wedding of Jacob Gary Cooper and Jane Ann Shaffer, 11 Apr 1968, 'Parents of the couple are ... Mr. and Mrs. Gerald R. Cooper of 511 W. 36th N.' -> [J.488]. This is the record naming Gerald as his father that the todo asked for. Then "Jacob G. Cooper", Kansas, 1968-1990 (5): [J.488], a Wichita Beacon 21 Jun 1968 court item (not recorded - living-person rule), and Parsons Sun 3 May and 3 Sep 1975 (not opened). No birth notice for a child found.
newspapers com 2026-10-12 · SIGNED IN. Cooper Gary boy, Kansas, 25 Nov - 8 Dec 1968 (22).
Searched for: SIGNED IN. Cooper Gary boy, Kansas, 25 Nov - 8 Dec 1968 (22).
Result: FOUND: Wichita Beacon 26 Nov 1968 Births, St. Francis: 'COOPER - Jacob, 2813 Clover Lane, boy, Nov. 25.' -> [J.501].
Documents
- D.808 1950 US Federal Census, Kiowa Co., Colorado, ED 31-1, sheet 11, lines 13-17, sheet started 26 April 1950 by enumerator Arlene Tuttle (NARA RG29, roll 261)