Victor Loren Cooper

July 22, 1928 - November 30, 2021

Victor Loren Cooper was born in Augusta, Kansas on July 22, 1928 to Gladys Lee Ezell Cooper and Andrew Jackson "Jack" Cooper. Because his father was the foreman of a highway building company, Victor traveled widely across the American West as a child. He said he attended 28 different schools before graduating from Albuquerque High School in 1946. He graduated from the Texas School of Mines in 1950 with a degree in Geology. While at college in El Paso he met the love of his life, Dorothy Karyl Holmstrom (1930-2018). They were married for 68 years. Victor and Dorothy lived in Denver until 1967 and then moved to Oklahoma City where they resided for many years and made a wide circle of friends. Victor worked as an Exploration Geologist for Phillips Petroleum, Amerex, and Calvert Oil. He later became an Independent Geologist. He served as President of the Oklahoma City Chapter of The Society of Independent Professional Earth Scientists. He and Dorothy hosted many, lively S.I.P.E.S. pool parties and Christmas parties. After retiring, the Coopers moved to Tulsa to be closer to family. They were part of the Inverness Community for several years. Victor never met a person in need to whom he did not offer help. As a young man he restored oodles of broken toys and organized a Christmas charity. He was also a soft touch for animals needing a home. His heart always went out to strays, so the house was always full of happy dogs, birds, cats and neighbors. He encouraged his girls to love science and told them many times that they could be anything they wanted. They both became physicians. He and Dorothy were so proud of them and they told anyone who would listen. Victor passed away on November 30, 2021. He is survived by his daughters, Vicki and Vali and her spouse, Nestor; by his grandchildren Robert, Molly, Gretchen and David; and by his great granddaughter, Sofia. We all love and miss our "Hishu". We miss his sense of humor, his humility, and his great heart. The family will have a private service in the future. Moore's Southlawn 918-663-2233 share memories at www.moorefuneral.com