Frederick COOPER Obituary

Our deepest sympathy to Pam Ray and families. May you take comfort knowing others are thinking of you at this sad time. A life lived in love of one's family is a life lived well. May he RIP
Caldwell Family

Deepest condolesences to all Fred's family. How lucky you have been to have had Fred in your lives for so long. Listening to the livestream there were many similarities to my dad Fred Inder, who also had a love of Te Anau and Fiordland. For many years my parents first crib was next door to your Freds in Mokonui Street and the two Freds, with so much in common, had many yarns over the fence. Lets hope they catch up in Heaven and continue the fishing stories.

Deepest sympathy to all the family A mighty soldier fallen Lance Butler (ex employee )and Lois Butler

Sending our condolences to Fred's family - Peter, Lee-anne, Jessica and Mallory

So many memories of years past with dad, Uncle Fred and family in Knapdale and Te Anau. Hopefully the gin was not watered down at those pearly gates. RIP Uncle Fred
Paddy & Julie

Fred. What can I say? You welcomed me into your home and family. Lots of fabulous holidays in Te Anau with Karen .You never gave up on pulling the boat until I got up water skiing . Your unfailing patience even when my hands froze to the rope. Such beautiful memories of hot summer days, endless water-skiing, parties at the black crib and picnics on the other side of the lake. Catch up with my dad up there and enjoy some memories of combat years. With great affection and respect. I will be there to see you off.

Vale Fred Cooper.
Fred was the oldest member of the Eastern Southland Hunt. He was a member from probably the late 1930s . The earliest references to him riding are after the war in 1946/48.
Fred had always said his wife rode at the first Hunts held.
The horses hunted in those early years included Hero, Clinker and Melody. He also served as a Whipper in.
Fred rode at Point to Points. His horse Clinker won twice in 1953 at Mandeville (ESH) and Wyndham (Mokoreta Branch). The conditions of these races included a 13 stone (82.5 kg) min wgt. I think Fred would have to have had a BIG saddle.
From 1958 - 60 he was President. These were the years setting up the Hunt farm at McNab and building a new house. It is this generation of hunting forefathers who Eastern Southland can thank for it´s fortunate financial position. Much has been done to expand on this capital fecundity but this was the foundation it was built from.
He was President again in 1975 - 77. In all those years up to his resignation in 1982 he was also treasurer.
In 1983 Fred was made a Life Member of the Eastern Southland Hunt.
Fred had been a tireless worker over many years and references to his considerable contribution to the solid asset position of the Hunt were made in his citation.
Fred never lost interest in the Hunt and always liked to know how the finances were looking.
He attended the 75th celebrations in 2009.
The Eastern Southland remembers. Vale Fred.

A life well lived. Thinking of each and every one of you at this time. You'll have some wonderful memories to cherish.

My Deepest Sympathy to All Fred's Loving Family and Friends.

So sad to see Fred had passed away.I'm so glad he was still in his own home with your support Pam.He was a great man,true gentleman and interested in everything going on.We had a wonderful trip to Italy and I will remember him fondly.Thinking of you all at this sad time

My condolences to the Cooper family.

Loved son of Charlie* and Laura* Cooper of Knapdale. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Joyce and Trevor* Burdon, Allan* and Glemis* Cooper, Bruce* and Margaret* Cooper, Rua* and Tex* Smith and Rob* Mancer, Russell and Joan Troon. Loved brother-in-law of Robert* Carter, Edith* Bender, Pat* and Jeff* Domigan, Donald and Joy Carter. Loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. (denotes deceased).