Eldin Loron Cooper 1923–2008
Catalog ID p.2293 · Cite this page: njcoopers.com/p/2293/
Eldin Loron Cooper was born on 26 Jan 1923 in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of Elden Cooper. He married Dorothy L. Krueger (1954). He died on 20 Dec 2008 in Cedar Care Center, Lakewood, Colorado and was buried at Brush Memorial Cemetery, Brush, Morgan Co., Colorado. Two children are recorded.
Also recorded as: E. Loron Cooper J.449; Eldin L. Cooper Jr. D.773
Facts
| Event | Date | Place / detail | Certainty | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| birth | 26 Jan 1923 | Hutchinson, Kansas | certain | J.449, G.608 |
| residence | 5 Apr 1930 | Hutchinson, Reno Co., Kansas | certain | D.773 |
| residence | 1 Apr 1935 | 104 East 16th, Hutchinson City, Reno Co., Kansas | certain | D.806 |
| residence | 1 Apr 1940 | 104 East 16th, Hutchinson City, Reno Co., Kansas | certain | D.806 |
| residence | 1 Apr 1950 | 1569 [Dallas?], Aurora City, Adams Co., Colorado | certain | D.807 |
| residence | 1961-1969 | Bucklin, Kansas | certain | J.449 |
| residence | 1970-1983 | Wauneta, Nebraska | certain | J.449 |
| residence | 1983-2008 | Brush, Colorado | certain | J.449 |
| religion | Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Brush | certain | J.449 | |
| education | bachelor's degree, Lindsborg College; postgraduate studies, University of Colorado | certain | J.449 | |
| occupation | 1 Apr 1950 | station agent | certain | D.807 |
| occupation | Western Airlines; high school band teacher for 26 years; former owner of the Liquor Mart in Brush | certain | J.449 | |
| death | 20 Dec 2008 | Cedar Care Center, Lakewood, Colorado | certain | J.449, G.608 |
| burial | Brush Memorial Cemetery, Brush, Morgan Co., Colorado | certain | G.608, J.449 |
Family
Parents
- Father Elden Cooper 1896–1981 J.449, D.773
Spouses
- Dorothy L. (Krueger) Cooper 1932–2009married 24 Oct 1954, All Saints Lutheran Church, Brush, ColoradoJ.449, G.608, J.502, J.503
Children
- Living (2) J.449
Family tree
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In the documents
Every published document that names Eldin Loron Cooper, in date order, with what that document itself records.
| Date | Document | Role | What it records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 1930 | D.773 census population 1930 1930 U.S. census, Hutchinson City, Reno Co., Kansas, Election Precinct 7, E.D. 78-23, sheet 6A, lines 12-14 |
child as "Eldin L. Jr., son, 7" |
residence: 5 Apr 1930, Hutchinson, Reno Co., Kansas |
6 further documents not published (they may name living people).
Still unknown, and where we have looked
Searches recorded
familysearch records 2026-10-10 · Eldin Cooper, b. 1922-1924.
Searched for: Eldin Cooper, b. 1922-1924.
Result: 1930 census [D.773]; SSDI d. 20 Dec 2008 Brush; Colorado WWII draft card 'Eldin Loron Cooper', b. 26 Jan 1923 Hutchison KS, reg. 30 Jun 1942 Denver, contact 'E L Cooper' (index only, image not downloaded); Find a Grave index.
findagrave 2026-10-10 · Find a Grave: Cooper, Eldin, b. 1923 +/-1, d. 2008 +/-1, any location.
Searched for: Find a Grave: Cooper, Eldin, b. 1923 +/-1, d. 2008 +/-1, any location.
Result: Memorial 70225864, Brush Memorial Cemetery -> [G.608].
ancestry all 2026-10-10 · Via his memorial's Ancestry links: U.S. Obituary Collection 7545/20204121.
Searched for: Via his memorial's Ancestry links: U.S. Obituary Collection 7545/20204121.
Result: Brush News Tribune obituary 22 Dec 2008 (AI-indexed): parents Eldin and Kathyren; spouse Dorothy Krueger; children Darlene Gjovik and Scott.
genealogybank 2026-10-10 · SIGNED IN (chris_2535). Obituaries: Loron Cooper (2).
Searched for: SIGNED IN (chris_2535). Obituaries: Loron Cooper (2).
Result: Fort Morgan Times 22 Dec 2008 -> [J.449].
newspapers com 2026-10-10 · Not run.
Searched for: Not run.
Result: Open.
familysearch tree 2026-10-07 · Profile GTS5-CM3 (seen at Elden Cooper).
Searched for: Profile GTS5-CM3 (seen at Elden Cooper).
Result: 1923-2008, Brush CO; no children on the tree.
Documents
- D.773 1930 U.S. census, Hutchinson City, Reno Co., Kansas, Election Precinct 7, E.D. 78-23, sheet 6A, lines 12-14
- D.806 1940 US Federal Census, Hutchinson City, Reno Co., Kansas, S.D. 11, ED 78-17A, sheet 9A, lines 23-26, enumerated 15 April 1940 by Meda E. Leter (NARA T627, roll m-t0627-01253)
- D.807 1950 US Federal Census, Aurora City, Adams Co., Colorado, ED 1-13, sheet 3, lines 21-23, sheet started 8 April 1950 by enumerator Marvin C. Kramer, checked 18 April 1950 by Martha M. Kleski (NARA RG29, roll 4681)