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Ian Cameron Cooper

November 13th, 1971 - November 15th, 2019
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Ian Cameron Cooper

November 13, 1971- November 15, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce that Ian passed away on November 15, 2019 at McKenney Creek Hospice in Maple Ridge, BC, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. He was well known and loved for his larger than life humour, wit, and sarcasm, but more importantly his endless positivity.

He was born on November 13, 1971 at Royal Columbia Hospital to Gail and Munro. He graduated from Centennial High School in 1989 and attended Malaspina College. He was a self-proclaimed foodie working in the kitchen, management and sales within the food industry for most of his adult life. He later expanded to sales in other industries before falling ill.

Ian was a proud son, husband, dad, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He was deeply committed to the Maple Ridge community through his childrens’ schools and sports organizations, as well a proud Board Member for Alouette Addictions prior to his diagnosis. He was a true sports enthusiast and loved football, hockey, soccer, basketball, and lacrosse. His favourite past times included endless twitter debates and expressing his opinions on TSN1040, but most of all he loved watching his sons play the various sports they loved. He was a true presence in the stands and on the sidelines and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Ian was predeceased by his dad Munro Cooper and stepdad Colin Hassell. He is survived by his mum Gail Hassell; sister Stephanie (Wayne), stepbrother Kevan (Richelle) and stepsister Cherie; wife Angela; sons Cameron and Colin; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Simon Yu, Dr. Ursula Luitingh, Dr. Vicky Chan, and Dr. Michelle Little for giving Ian hope, fostering his positivity and believing in the impossible to give him three extra years. A special thank you to all the amazing doctors, nurses, staff and volunteers at Ridge Meadows Hospital Oncology and Emergency departments as well as the Hospice team at McKenney Creek for the immeasurable care and support provided to Ian during his journey. You truly are Angels on Earth and we cannot thank you enough.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life gathering at 1pm on Saturday, December 28 at Meadow Gardens Golf Club in Pitt Meadows. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Ridge Meadows Hospital or Hospice Foundations.


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Mark Lockhart
December 6th, 2019

After recently reconnecting saying that I wish we had seems so distant and insignificant. Cousins we were and time had passed by without getting to know each other as adults. For that I will always regret. Farewell My friend and my cousin. You are a hero from the deepest parts of your soul to everything you ever taught your family. God bless you❤️

Colleen Hlady
December 5th, 2019

We were lucky enough to have spent many summers in OK Falls with Ian as kids and then as adults with kids until it unfortunately got sold and torn down. We have many amazing memories. Ian was loved by my parents, myself, my husband and my kids. Huge hugs to all and if you're ever in Calgary we would love to see you ❤️❤️ Colleen Hlady (Smith)

Nik
December 5th, 2019

Love and light is left in this world with your spirit remaining and your family carrying on your passions. You are missed. Xo

Gena Chappel
December 4th, 2019

I will surely miss my partner in crime, on the sidelines at soccer. Ian and I had an incident where we were called out, online, by a parent who thought that some man and his old mother in the wheelchair were too vocal at one of Colin and Kenyon’s games. We were simply voicing our frustration for our boys who were tolerating very unsportsmanlike behaviour by the other team and no calls were being made. First off, I don’t use a wheelchair, it’s a walker, which I bring to ensure I can sit down, and although I’m old enough to be his mother, I don’t consider myself old. And secondly, the incident created a bond between us, and I found myself looking for him at every game, and started asking where my son was, when he was absent. Only knew Ian for a few years, but it was evident that he was a proud and supportive father, an intelligent man and well-informed when it came to sports and food and truly loved by his family, which was well displayed.
My love and my prayers go out to Angela, Cameron and Colin and his entire family.
He will be sorely missed! 😢❤️

Scott Sneddon
December 4th, 2019

Ian was the father of one of my footballers whilst coaching a group of young lads aged 10-11. Colin was an astute student of the game and i could tell why from knowing his parents Angela and Ian. One knew they could count on a young man like Colin because he was raised to work hard and be a positive influence to people around him. Centre back was his position which reflected his ways off the field. Which leads me to address his Dad, Ian. Not to take anything away from his Mum but this is about Ian

I knew of Ian’s health pretty much from the get-go of knowing the Coopers. He was always there when he could be and not once did I see anything but positivity and rejoicing in all that I saw them do or be. The Cooper family. A man like Ian took the time to let you know how he felt. Luckily for me it was 95% positive and the other 5% was him being a Dad to Colin and the other boys. Much respect and admiration for a person of this ilk.

I believe he did a lot more for his boys in their short time together than most other Father/Sons accomplish in a lifetime. I wish them all the best and take care of yer Ma

The Highland welcome
When death's dark stream
I ferry o'er
a time that surely shall come;
In Heaven itself I'll ask no more
Than just the Higland welcome

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