Everette R. Cooper, 76, of 2950 E. Swede Road, Spruce, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 6, 2008.

Everette was born in Tustin, Michigan on November 10, 1931 to Ralph and Elsie (McDonald) Cooper and served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. He had been employed for 30 years at GM, retiring in 1980, and married the former Patricia Hall in 1980. Formerly of Oxford, Michigan, they moved to Spruce in 1984.

He was a member of the Spruce Eagles and GM Retiree Group.

Surviving are his wife, Patricia; 2 sons, Randy Cooper of Waterford, Shawn Cooper of Rochester; 2 grandchildren, Neil Cooper and Selena Cooper.

Preceding him in death were two brothers, Elden and George Cooper.

Family and friends may call at Bannan Funeral Home on Saturday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. David Greka officiating.

Interment will be held Monday at East Lawn Cemetery - Lake Orion at 2:00 p.m.