James Warren Cooper

James Warren Cooper

James Warren Cooper, 69, passed away Sunday, April 16.

A beloved partner, father, and friend, Jim is survived by his partner, Mary Jane Shanes; his sisters Betty (Dusty) Rhodes and Marilyn (Ed) Long; his daughters, Kara Cooper and Elizabeth Cooper; and his brother firefighters.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Helen Cooper, and sister, Rebecca Cooper.

Jim graduated from Oklahoma State University and was a 30 year employee of the Social Security Administration.

He found his true calling as "Cooper" when he became a firefighter for East Lake Buchanan VFD.

He was captain of station 3 and the training officer.

Cooper was always on call and ready to help.

The world was a better place with him in it.

Memorial donations can be made to Seton Highland Lakes Hospice, Box 1219, Burnet.

Condolences may be offered to www.clementswilcoxburnet.com