Neil Cooper "Mr. Indian"

Neil Cooper (Mr. Indian) (Age 87) passed away May 27, 2005 at Pinewood Care Center, Coeur d’ Alene, ID. He was born on August 5, 1917 in Plains, Montana to Arthur J. and Alberta Dorris Cooper. Neil graduated from Coeur d’Alene High School in 1936. Neil married Dorothy in 1938, she preceded him in death. Neil married Bonnie (Raupe) Dennison on November 9, 1979. He lived in Coeur d’ Alene most of his life. He was a mechanic and also worked for the Department of Lands. Neil was a member of the Northwest Classic Motorcycle Club, Coeur d’ Alene Eagles AMCA (motorcycle club), and at one time, he raced limited hydroplanes. He also did stock car racing, hill climbing, and motorcycle racing. Neil is survived by his wife, Bonnie at their home; two sons, Tom of Coeur d’ Alene, ID, A.J. of Lewiston, 10; daughter, Judy King, Liberty Lake, WA; two sisters, Ora Parker, Kennewick, WA, Jean Thompson, Spokane, WA; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; step-children, Jeff Tefft, Joel Tefft, Janene Tefft, Ann Butler, Earl Dennison and Ben Dennison. Preceded in death by two sisters, Norma and Marie; and an infant son. A celebration of Neil’s life was held Saturday, June 4th, 1 :00-4:00 PM at the Eagles Pavilion, 1700 N. 15th St., in Coeur d’ Alene. View online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com. ENGLISH FUNERAL CHAPEL, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho