Chris Alan Cooper, age 51, of Miles City passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 after a short illness.
Chris was born in Miles City, Montana on August 17, 1970 to Alan and Marla (South) Cooper. He was the oldest of four children. He was the first grandson to Bud and Hazel Cooper. Hazel was his piano teacher and instilled in him a love for music of all kinds. Floyd and Grace South took him and his siblings to every sabbath. He was baptized into Seventh-day Adventists Church in May of 1983.
While attending junior high he played the trombone in the band and pep band. He enjoyed bowling and playing video games. He loved playing with his grandchildren and telling everyone about his Lord and Savior. In high school he met RaeDel and they had a son Drew. While working at Custer County Rest Home as a CNA, he met Melody Rhoads and they were married in 1993. To this union, a daughter Ashley was born.
Chris is survived by his wife Melody of Miles City; son Drew Bagley of Boulder, MT; daughter Ashley Cooper and her children Daiton, Genoa Belle and Amani all of Miles City. He is also survived by his father Alan Cooper of Miles City; brothers: Ryan Cooper of Missouri and Kevin (Kim) Cooper of Miles City, his mother Marla Hawkins and a sister Karie (Ray) Ryan of Buffalo, MO as well and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bud and Hazel Cooper and Floyd and Grace South and several aunts and uncles.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, April 8, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the Parlor, 1806 Main Street, Miles City. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
10:00 a.m.
Friday April 8, 2022
The Parlor
1806 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
10:00 a.m.
Friday April 8, 2022
The Parlor
1806 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Mary Bagley says
Melody, Ashley and Drew,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have been thinking for you all for days now.
Cooper says
I’m going to miss you my brother! Rest easy until we meet again.
Alycia says
I’m going to miss you uncle rest easy
RS says
Ashley and family i am so sorry to hear about your dads passing ..my thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow.. REMEMBER the good times and the memories as them will never die !! Again so sorry my prayers go out to the Cooper family
Shawna gustad says
Melody, Ashley and family I am so sorry that Chris has passed away.
Prayers are with you and your family at this time
Jeff and Shawna Gustad
Marcy Stabler Parks says
Melody and Ashley, I am so sorry! You are both in my thoughts and prayers. My heart goes out to you!
Dee Bickle says
So sorry for your loss!
Diane M Welbes says
Thoughts and prayers.
Sandy Meidinger says
So sorry Chris was a great guy in school and everytime I saw him
R.i.p. Chris
Dorothy schwartzenberger says
Sorry so loss Chris.
I went to school with him and very nice person. Prayers and thoughts to your family.
Mary (Kings) Grube says
I am so sorry Melody for the loss of your husband. Because of his strong faith, I know that he is resting in Jesus. May God bless you and your family through this difficult time. Hugs and prayers.
Dick Culver says
My condolences Melody. Chris was a great guy. I will miss him as I do all the family.
Sandi Bruce says
Melody and Ashley I’m so sorry for your loss!!
Shirley South says
So sorry for the loss of Chris. May he rest in peace until Jesus comes. May the Lord bless you at this time! My prayers are with you. Aunt Shirley
Denise and Jay Harvey says
Melody, Ashley and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in cherished memories.
Denise and Jay Harvey
Shannon & Bryan Holmen says
Very sad to hear this about Chris. My heart breaks for yours.
Lori Price says
Melody I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. May our Lord offer you and your family comfort in this difficult time.
Curtis and June Fillafer says
Alan and Cooper family I’m so sorry for the loss of Chris. Chris was a person who always brought joy and happiness to all who were fortunate to be in his company. God Bless you, Chris I’m so sorry to see you leave us.