Stanley “Stan” Sherman Cooper, 89, of Cottage Grove, Oregon, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025. Born on May 10, 1936, in Cottage Grove, to William W. and Margaret A. (Dunne) Cooper.
Stan was a proud graduate of Cottage Grove High School, class of 1954, and went on to refine his natural mechanical talents at Oregon Technical Institute. His skill and dedication led him to a fulfilling career as a machinist and mechanic, with accomplishments spanning from employment with Boeing in Seattle to a loyal 25-year tenure at Wildish Sand and Gravel, from which he retired in 1996. While working for Wildish, he was a proud Steward of the Teamsters Union.
Stan celebrated 65 years of marriage with his beloved wife Patricia. In their early years together, they enjoyed square and round dancing. They shared a love for motorcycles. Stan and Pat’s adventures on the open road, covering cross-country trips, would forever symbolize their journey through life together, until her passing in March.
As an avid motorcyclist his entire life and his membership with the Retreads Motorcycle Club was more than a hobby. An amazing machinist and mechanic, Stan was admired for his ability to build or fix anything.
Stan never missed the annual summer family reunions, cherishing the moments spent with loved ones. He also loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Stan is survived by his daughter Kellye Cooper of Cottage Grove, OR; daughter, Erin Mathews of Springfield, OR; brother, Gary Cooper of Cottage Grove, OR; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife Patricia, son Tim Cooper, grandson Garrett Deardorff, and great-granddaughter Abigail Pruitt.
There will be a memorial service held on November 1, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Living Faith Assembly, 467 S. 10th St., Cottage Grove, OR.
Arrangements are in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.
