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Passing of Former Fire Chief Art Cooper
Posted to News by RHFD
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
Former Rodeo Fire Chief Arthur G. “Art” Cooper, 81, passed away Tuesday at Kaiser Hospital in Sacramento following a brief battle with cancer.
Art was born February 21, 1928, in Corona, CA, to Loyd and Beatrice Cooper. He was a longtime resident of Rodeo before moving to Vallejo eight years ago. He was the fire chief in Rodeo from 1957 to 1977. He enjoyed traveling in his R.V. and was an avid photographer.
Survivors include his wife of eight years, Gloria; daughter, Vicki (Steve) Silva; sons, Arthur L. (Penny), Patrick and Kevin (Ellen); sister, Florence Bepler; brother, Richard (Kay); seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
At Art’s request, no service will be held and inurnment will be private.
Memorial donations are preferred to Kaiser Hospice, 975 Sereno Drive, Vallejo, CA 94589.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of Twin Chapels Mortuary, Vallejo (707) 552-6696.