Michael P. Cooper

Michael Porter Cooper, 59, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Unity Point Hospice – Taylor House. He was born on January 30, 1963, in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and moved to Iowa as a child.

Michael graduated from Madrid High School in 1982 and earned his BA in Graphic Design from Iowa State University. He served in the Army from 1985 to 1988. Michael retired from Firestone after 17 years of dedicated service and then, for ten years, he had his dream job of designing water features for A Plus Lawn Care. He was a talented and creative artist who specialized in drawing. Michael had a love of the outdoors and enjoyed fishing and hiking.

Michael is survived by his wife, Stacy; children, Michael Cooper, Michelle Cooper, Kassidie Cooper, Eric Secrest, Jason Secrest, Kourtnie Cooper, and Andrew Alatorre; granddaughters, Xena and Xiomara; sister, April; grandfather, Frank Armstrong; parents-in-law, David, and Sandra Raab; brother-in-law, Brian (Jamie) Raab; and a host of other family and beloved friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Margaret Guinn; and brother, Lee.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street SW, Altoona. The family will greet friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Michael.

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