A memorial service for Eugene Ernest Cooper, 61, Ames will be 10:00 AM Wednesday June 9, 2010 at Anderson-Burris Funeral Home Chapel.  John Sheffield will be officiating.  Cremation arrangements are by Anderson-Burris Funeral Home.

    Eugene was born on October 28, 1948 to Victor and Madeline Inez (Poindexter) Cooper in Enid, and died on Saturday, June 5, 2010 in Enid.

    He grew up in Ames and graduated from Ames High School.  He served in the United States Navy during Vietnam and following his discharge returned to Ames and began working for CSC.  He worked for thirty years at CSC as an avionics inspector.  On November 28, 1983 he married Kay Diane Jester in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and they made their home in Ames.  He was a member of the Ames Church of Christ, Ames American Legion, and former President of the Sooner Motorcycle Club. Eugene was a quiet man and a good husband.

    Eugene is survived by his wife Diane of the home; two brothers Gerald Cooper, Florida, and Clayton Cooper, Ames; several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. 

    He was preceded in death by his parents.

    Memorials may be made through the funeral home to OMRF- Cancer or Diabetes Division.