NameArthur James Ovington Cooper R.N.R., R.D.
Birth Date1905
Birth PlaceVancouver, BC
Death Date1987
Spouses
Birth Date1908
Death Date1992
Death PlaceVancouver, BC
Marr Date1940
Marr MemoRev. H. Barney officiated; Following the ceremony, Mr and Mrs Cooper left by train for Lake Louise and Banff. They will reside at 3057 West Forty- [probably “fourth”]
Notes for Arthur James Ovington Cooper R.N.R., R.D.
famous B.C. mountaineer and early member of the B.C. Alpine Club.
First up some of the B.C. mountains. Has a mountian named Mt. Cooper
after him.
Also known for classical piano. Professionally, an accountant.
Arthur's father was a commander in the British navy. And Commander
Cooper came from a family in Highgate (suburb of London) of several
famous artists.
Wedding announcement says “elder son of Mrs. Dennis Davy and the late Commander A.O. Cooper, R.N.R., R.D.