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An Austrian April in Arizona

An Austrian April in Arizona

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Last month the Cooper family hosted 13 Austrian shooters for almost two weeks of fun in the Arizona highlands around Prescott.
The group included Andreas Rippel, the president of IWO (the Austrian equivalent to the NRA) and two of his associates from Vienna.  The group from Salzburg numbered 9, all members of the largest shooting club in the country, the Schutzenverein Neun Millimeter in Hallein (home of the Cooper Range).
We managed two guided museum tours (in German), a tour of Gunsite, two days of shooting at Jeff’s private range adjacent to Gunsite, day trips to Jerome and the Grand Canyon, shopping, eating, drinking and lots of camraderie.  It was a great time with great friends.  Shooters are the BEST!

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Catherine Theresa Hastings Jones

Catherine Theresa Hastings Jones

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We mourn the loss of Catherine Theresa Hastings Jones, “Tess”, who died last evening after a long battle with cancer.   She was the youngest granddaughter of Jeff and Janelle and an active member of our Board of Directors.  She was 48.  She leaves behind her husband Jeremy, and daughters Ari (15) and Cate (13), in addition to her mother, sister, aunts, cousins, in-laws, and a huge circle of friends.
A bright light has gone out of our lives and we hope to be able to honor her memory by moving forward with as much grace, humor, strength, dignity, empathy and loving kindness as she embodied in her too-short life.
If you would like to send condolences to the family, please send email to: tess(at)jeffcooperfoundation.org
Arizona Pioneers’ Home Cemetery – Final resting place for Jeff and Janelle’s remains

Arizona Pioneers’ Home Cemetery – Final resting place for Jeff and Janelle’s remains

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Arizona Pioneers’ Home Cemetery

The Cooper Family would like to announce that a final resting place for Jeff and Janelle’s remains has been secured at the Arizona Pioneers’ Home Cemetery in Prescott at the request of the family.  While Gunsite has been completely supportive of the Coopers remaining in the mausoleum in perpetuity, a family decision was made to ensure long term security and allow easier access by family and friends.  The Arizona Pioneers’ Home Cemetery is surrounded by the beautiful mountains of Prescott, and is home to some of the area’s most noted figures, including Sharlot Hall, Big Nose Kate, and a majority of the Granite Mountain Hotshots.  All are welcome to visit.     The Coopers’ home at the Sconce will remain a monument to Jeff and Janelle on Gunsite Ranch, sponsored and maintained by Gunsite Academy.  The new Gunsite 250 Pistol Course graduates will continue to visit the Sconce after graduation.  It will also be open by appointment to Gunsite family members to visit and enjoy by scheduling through Gunsite Academy.