Published as it appeared on Aug. 25, 1898, in the (Portland) Oregonian, Page 9, Column 4.
Funeral of Lewis Cooper.
CORVALLIS, Or., Aug. 24.—The funeral of Lewis Cooper, eldest son of Hon. Thomas Cooper, took place from Plymouth church yesterday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. W.C. Kantner, of Salem, and interment was in Newton cemetery. The deceased was aged 21. Consumption was the cause of death.
Published as it appeared on Aug. 26, 1898, in the Corvallis Gazette, Page 3, Column 3.
Life’s Work Ended.
All that was mortal of Lewis E. Cooper was consigned to earth in the Newton Cemetery on Tuesday last.
Lewis was the eldest son of Hon. Thomas Cooper, whose home is near this city. He graduated at the O.A.C. in 1896, where he was much esteemed for his sterling qualities.
He was a conscientious student, a gentlemanly Christian companion, possessing in a large degree the moral qualities which elevate and ennoble human character.
The immediate cause of his death was hemorrhage of the lungs, which were never considered strong. His death occurred in Alsea, at the home of Jasper Hayden, early last Monday morning. His grief-stricken family were prostrated over the sudden termination of his young and hopeful life, his father and mother especially so, as they had laid such large plans for their son’s future … and ambitions, all of which are so suddenly blighted that it is impossible at present for them to become reconciled to the immutable decrees of Providence.
This young man was born and reared in our midst, where he was a universal favorite. His loss is deeply felt, and the heartfelt sympathy of all go out in loving kindness to his sorrowing parents and family. Who knows but that this life, so full of promise, cut off at 22, has not filled as large a place in the economy of the All-wise One as those who live to greater age?