Passing Away of Old Pioneer
Adam Cooper died suddenly of heart trouble at his ranch thirty miles south of town, on Saturday evening, Nov. 15th. His daughter was alone at the time of his death and she was obliged to hitch up a team and drive nine miles to the nearest neighbors for help. Word was sent to the family in town and they started immediately by auto to bring the body in.
Deceased was born in Scotland Oct. 20, 1848, and came to Rock Springs in 1870. He was married in Green River in 1873, and he worked in the mines here until 1886 when he secured ranch interests and since spent part of his time in the country, his family living in town, and spending part of summer at the ranch.
About three years ago he had the misfortune to break an arm and one limb, but except for this, he had been in good health.
Left to survive are the widow and six children, Mrs. J.H. Brooks, Mrs. Rife, Mrs. Harry Kent, Mrs. J. Baxter, and Miss Maggie Cooper, and one son, Adam Cooper.
Funeral services were conducted from the Congregational church at 2 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Lewis preaching the sermon, the services being under the auspice of the K. of P. of which lodge he was a charter member, the lodge being organized in 1882.
Mr. Cooper was one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Rock Springs, and his passing beyond takes away another of the staunch men of the community. His funeral was largely attended, and the flowers were many and beautiful.
--Rock Springs Rocket, November 21, 1913
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Obituary - Robina Golden Cooper Snyder
ROBINA SNYDER
Funeral services for Robina Golden Snyder, 93, of 40 Blair Ave., Rock Springs, were held Wednesday, Nov. 29, at the First Congregational Church with Peter St. Martin officiating.
Pallbearers were Harry Angelovic, Albert Angelovic, Nels Carlson, Carl Hafner, Gerald Gras and William R. Dickson.
Interment was in the Mountain View Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery.
Mrs. Snyder died Monday, Nov. 27, at the Kimberly Manor Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.
She was born on June 18, 1885 in Rock Springs the daughter of the late Adam and Christena Barrowman Cooper. She married Walter Snyder who preceded her in death.
Mrs. Snyder was a member of the First Congregational Church and the Order of the Eastern Star at Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews, including Mrs. John B. (Mary) Dickson and Ida Kappes, both of Rock Springs; Mrs. William (Margaret) Gnemi of Jerome, Idaho; Josephine Binnig of Pinedale; Isaac Brooks and Mrs. Albert (Katherine) Angelovic, both of Rock Springs; Mrs. George J. (Velma) Jones of Salt Lake City, Utah and Mrs. Norman Darrel Mork of Sonoma, Calif. Several great-nieces and nephews and several great-great-nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
--Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, December 2, 1978
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