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Notes for Harlan G. COOPER
Harlan G. Cooper of Oxford Harlan G. Cooper passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2015. He was in the company of his family when he passed peacefully. Harlan is survived by his wife, Nancy E. Cooper, their four children, Linda, Jon, Glenn and Ellen, and his grandchildren Bryce, Cole, and Chadwick Boyd. Born in West Chester, Pennsylvania on August 18, 1934 to Florence and Lawrence Cooper, Harlan was one of six children. He is also survived by his two sisters, Janis Clay of West Chester, and Margaret Place, of Egg Harbor City, N.J. and his brother, Manifred, of Nottingham. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Leroy and Frank. Harlan’s family moved to Oxford in 1948 after purchasing a farm just south of town. Harlan attended Oxford High School where he was a third basemen for the baseball team. He and Nancy met in high school and were married on February 20, 1954. Shortly after high school, Harlan went to work for Oxford Plumbing and Heating. Learning the trade as he worked, Harlan became an accomplished plumber with a tremendous work ethic. He was dedicated to his trade and community, and would always answer the calls for service, regardless of the weather or time of day. He retired from Oxford Plumbing & Heating after 43 yrs. of service. After retirement, Harlan continued to work as a plumber for friends and family…at his leisure, of course. Harlan enjoyed many activities throughout his life. Growing up on a farm, he became an avid hunter and fisherman. Every fall, he and his brothers pursued ruffed grouse and wild turkey in many parts of Pennsylvania. On spring weekends, he enjoyed fly fishing for trout in his favorite streams. In his later years, he filled his summer days with golf outings in the camaraderie of friends at local courses. In 1967, Harlan and his brothers purchased land in Fulton County, where they built a cabin for their families and friends to enjoy. The cabin still stands and remains a source of enjoyment for the family. A memorial service for Harlan Cooper will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20 at the Oxford United Methodist Church, 18 Addison St., Oxford, PA 19363, where friends and family may visit from 3 to 4:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Oxford United Methodist Church. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., Oxford, PA.
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