Flower needlepoint by Irving I. Cooper in the late 1960s.
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1) Family treasure owned by one of Irving’s daughters.
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Edward A. McMurray, Jr., with his first daughter, 1955
There is a sadness in my heart today because on Father’s Day, I have no dad here to visit or call, none to cook dinner for, to hug, to tell him I love him. There is no father-in-law, nor grandfathers, or great-grandfathers left in my family either. I am thinking of them so much today though, so it is a Sentimental Sunday, and I appreciate all that they gave to me of themselves over the years to make me who I am today. I feel that one truly and fully understands the sacrifice of a father for his descendants once one has their own family. Even after being a parent for so many years, I still think of the events, wisdom, love, genetics, even quirks imparted by these paternal ancestors, and the light bulb goes on and I say, “Wow. They cared so much that they would even ___.”
This care and love extends to their participation in the military, too. Most were not fathers when they enlisted, but they already had that ‘take-care-of-the-future” thought strongly in their minds- enough to risk their very lives for it. Thankfully, none of my paternal ancestors gave their life in a battle to protect our freedoms, although some were wounded, either physically or mentally. All were changed by the horrors of war, but still went on to become fathers, hoping that future generations would be able to live more peacefully.
How can “Thank you, I love you.” ever be enough to say on this day, or ANY day???
A father is… PROUD.
Lloyd Eugene “Gene” Lee with his son Robert “Bob” Lee, winter of 1936. Bobbie was four years old.
A father is… a TEACHER.
Edward A. McMurray, Jr., with his first grandson, about 1989.
A father is… LOVING.
Bob Lee and two-day old son, June 1959.
A father is… FUN.
Irving I. Cooper and his first grandchild, Feb. 1962.
A father is… a HELPING HAND.
George A. Roberts with his grandson, about 1926. Caption written by his grandson.
A father is… PROTECTIVE.
Dr. Edward A. McMurray, Sr. with his son, about 1924.
A father is… a PROVIDER.
1954- Edward A. McMurray, Jr., feeding daughter.
A father is… A BUDDY.
A father is… SURPRISING.
G. W. Helbling in his garden, August 1934. I had not know that he loved roses and gardening until I saw this picture, long after he passed away.
A father is… LOVE.
Dec 1998- Hug
Thank you, Dads.
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Irving I. Cooper’s Needlework- Tiger, early 1970s.
Needlepoint done by Irving I. Cooper (1908-1992).
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Israel I. COOPER- Headstone- Hebrew. From Find A Grave, posted with permission of photographer.
The headstone of Israel I. Cooper in Franklin Street Cemetery, Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA took a very long time to find- many years. Finding the burial place of Israel and his wife Bessie was a wonderful collaboration of family, a local library, interested volunteers that aren’t even related, Find A Grave, and those who own the cemetery.
Israel I. COOPER- Headstone- English. From Find A Grave, posted with permission of photographer.
It is a peaceful feeling to know where ancestors are “quietly resting.”
Israel Cooper belonged to the Modern Woodmen of America. They are (still) a fraternal insurance society that also provides fellowship and service through their many chapters throughout the country. The following was in an Elmira newspaper on 24 Jul 1904:
Modern Woodmen Tribute to Israel. I. Cooper. Elmira Telegram, 24 Jul 1904.
Bessie lived 28 years after Israel’s death, living with their daughter and son at various times. She died at the home of their son, Joseph Cooper, at Montgomery, Lycoming, PA, on Saturday, 28 May, 1932, at 1 o’clock, per her obituary that was published in the Elmira Gazette on 29 May 1932. The obituary states that she was a former resident of Elmira for 35 years. She was survived by 4 daughters: Mrs. Harry Tatelbaum and Mrs. Israel Kremer of Rochester, NY; Mrs. Joseph Oppenheim of Elmira; Mrs. Samuel Blostein of Worcester, MA; and 3 sons: Joseph Cooper of Montgomery, PA; Joseph B. Cooper (should be Jacob B. Cooper) also of Montgomery, PA; and Samuel Cooper of New Haven, CT. She had 27 grandchildren at her death, and 8 great grandchildren. The funeral took place at her son Jacob Cooper’s home at 165 Washington St, Elmira, on Sunday at 2 pm.
Bessie F. (MEYER) COOPER- Headstone- Hebrew Inscription. Posted with permission of Find A Grave photographer.
Bessie F. (MEYER) COOPER- Headstone- English inscription- Franklin Street Cemetery, Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA. Posted with permission of Find A Grave photographer.
It would be nice to have the Hebrew section of their headstones translated.
Israel I. COOPER- Headstone_Hebrew DetailBessie F. (MYER) COOPER- Headstone_Hebrew Detail
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