Obituary of Terry Danby Cooper

January 6, 1946 – Vermilion, Alberta

November 9, 2022 – Calgary, Alberta

Terry Cooper, of Calgary, AB, passed away on November 9, 2022, at the age of 76 years.

He was born in Vermilion, AB to parents Percy and Irene Cooper. After his schooling in Vermilion, Terry graduated from the University of Alberta in 1967 with a degree in Chemical Engineering and in 1972 he married Laverne Reine. After working in Calgary for a few years, adventure beckoned, and they moved to Libya where Terry worked for Esso Standard Libya in Marsa el Brega from 1974 to 1979. In the five years that they were in Libya they travelled extensively to all parts of the world. After a brief time back in Calgary, they were off again for another three years in the Middle East, this time in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates working for Scimitar Oils Ltd. from 1983 to 1986. Downsizing due to declining oil prices ended their time in Dubai. A three-month trip home via Australia, New Zealand and the southern United States would add to their collection of stories and memories. During their foreign residences they would develop friendships with numerous other ex-patriots living in these locations. These friendships would continue for many years with newsletters, and reunions held in various locations throughout North America.

Back in Calgary, Terry started a company named Terridan Consulting. The company name was derived from his given names. Now being self-employed, he acquired various contracts in the local oil patch, and with his overseas experience, he was able to also procure contracts which would take him to the United States, South America and beyond. Through his working years, Terry was also very involved in the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA).

After their final return to Canada Terry and Laverne invested in an RV travel trailer which allowed them to travel through Canada and the United States. Terry was also active in various activities and groups. He was a member of the Rockyview Lions Club of Calgary, an associate member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 285, and he was involved in hockey, curling and golf as recently as this past year.

Left to cherish his memory and celebrate his life are sisters, Gerrie and Gail; brother Vaughn, several nieces and nephews, extended family members, and many friends. Terry was predeceased by a sister Janiss in 2005, his parents in 2007 and 2012 and his wife Laverne in 2020.

An informal gathering to celebrate Terry’s life will be held at McInnis and Holloway (Fish Creek Hospitality Centre, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, AB) on January 28, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Friends are encouraged to share their memories and “stories” of their times with Terry. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make expressions of sympathy are asked to consider a donation in memory of Terry to the Alberta Cancer Foundation – Tom Baker Centre, the Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre, or to a charity of the donor’s choosing. Condolences, memories, and photos can also be shared and viewed here.

In living memory of Terry Cooper, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, Ab t2x 3j3, Telephone: 403-256-9575.