Donald E. Cooley Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Donald E. Cooley (Watsonville, California), born in West Lafayette, Indiana, who passed away on March 4, 2024, at the age of 100, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Donald E. Cooley to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Roy and Jennie; his wife Diane Porter Cooley; and his son Steven Porter Cooley. He is survived by: his daughter Anne Cooley Youngblood (Ben); his grandchildren, Samuel Porter Cooley (Rebecca), Kathryn Agaccio Doman (Tyler), Genevieve Fullerton Dash (Alex) and Thomas Porter Youngblood; his stepgrandchildren, Tyler Youngblood and Emily Roberts (Jon); and his great grandchildren, Porter Ann Doman, Eva Mae Doman, Samuel Porter Cooley, Jr., William Anthony Cooley and Rye Benjamin Roberts. He is also survived by his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
If you are so inclined, donations can be made in Don's memory to: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation fairgrounds-foundation.org. California State Parks Foundation act.calparks.org.
