Born April 6, 1946 - Died May 3, 1973
Served in the U. S. Army – Viet Nam
Ronald Steven Koopman, 27, 843 Green St., died Friday at 25O E. South Temple. Born April 6, 1946, a son of Clifford Garrett and Lina Elsie Staber Koopman He was a funeral director for Larkin Mortuary. Survivors: parents, four brothers, Walter Lewis of Kansas. Jerry C. of Granger, Robert, of Salt Lake City. and Henry C., Midvale. Four sisters, Mrs Leland B. (Beverly) Workman and Mrs. Allen (Margo) Melton, of Salt Lake City, Richard (Helen) Rainwater and Mrs. Joe (Judith) Cardinelli, both of California.
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Sissel Hadel (Hawkes)
As I read about Ron and those who loved him,I keep thinking about his time in Vietnam and at Larkin....I cry at the simple beauty of his grave marker...
Stephen Chapman
Ron was a dear friend and a genuine nice guy. Thanks for your service Ron.