Cooper, Calvin "Bud"

Calvin (Bud) Cooper
Born In: Keeler, SK
Passed in: Saskatoon, SK
 
Calvin (Bud) Cooper, age 91, passed away on Friday, October 15th in Saskatoon with his family by his side. Bud was born in the Keeler district where he and his family farmed and ran the pool hall. He married Frances Turgeon in 1954 and raised their family in Moose Jaw. Bud was a highly respected Forman for the CPR for 35 years, where he made many lifelong friends. In his youth, he enjoyed playing ball, hockey, Curling and listening to country music. In retirement, he and Fran enjoyed spending time camping and traveling Saskatchewan with his daughter and grandchildren. He was there whenever family needed him and he even got to be a big part of his great-grandchildren’s lives. Bud is survived by his daughter, Robyn Lowe (Kirby), and granddaughters Amber Fossenier (Curtis) and Kelly Lowe; as well as two great-grandchildren, Carter and Connor. He is predeceased by his loving wife Frances in 2016; and his parents Ada and Christopher Cooper; sisters Dorothy Kemp (Lawrence), Peggy Forsyth (Neil), Betty Murray (Wimpy) and brothers Clarence, Sidney (Dorothy), Roy, and George (Gren), Donald, Horace (Winn). The private celebration of Bud’s life, memory and internment was held at Sunset Cemetery on Saturday, October 23rd, 2021. Donations to KidsSport Saskatchewan would be appreciated https://kidsportcanada.ca/saskatchewan/saskatoon/donate