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Norman Cooler Obituary

COOLER, Norman MURRELLS INLET - Norman Burrell Cooler, age 83, died Saturday, November 4, 2006 at National Healthcare of Garden City. Mr. Cooler was born January 3, 1923 in Coosawhatchie, SC a son of the late Ernest and Allene Belger Cooler. He was a Staff Sergeant with the US Army Air Corp serving in WWII at the European Theater, and was an engineer on the B-17 (Flying Fortress). Mr. Cooler was a POW of Germans and received the Purple Heart and the European Campaign Medal. After serving in WWII he became a superintendent at Hunting Island State Park and later moved to Huntington Beach State Park in 1960. He then became the district superintendent in charge of the coastal state parks from 1970 until his retirement in 1977 after 30 years of service. Mr. Cooler enjoyed traveling, outdoor life and had a great love of animals. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Russ Cooler in 1987 and by his brother Ernest Wesley Cooler, Jr. and his wife Ann. Survivors include his son, Karl Cooler and his wife Gail Agett Cooler of Roanoke, VA; daughter, Norma Cooler and her husband Wayne Pierce of Murrells Inlet; brothers, Harold Cooler and his wife Bette of Charlotte, NC, Don Cooler and his wife Helen of Beaufort; sister, Marjorie Campbell of Birmingham, AL; sister-in-law, Sylvia Russ Thomas and her husband Dexter of Beaufort; granddaughter, Courtney Mitchell and her husband Eric of Murrells Inlet; and great grandson, Witt Mitchell of Murrells Inlet and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 9:30 AM Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at Belin Memorial United Methodist Church. Burial will be 2:30 PM Tuesday at Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, SC. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Monday, November 6, 2006 at Goldfinch Funeral Home Beach Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society, 3241 10th Ave. North Ext., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 or to Belin Memorial United Methodist Church, Endowment Fund, PO Box 528, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. GOLDFINCH FUNERAL HOME, BEACH CHAPEL is in charge of the arrangements. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Nov. 5, 2006.

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Cindy Smith

November 15, 2006

Vince and Caleb, Braden, Ale' Grace forgot to sign the guest book at The National Cemetery. Just wanted y'all to have a record of that. Cindy signed at the service in Murrell's Inlet.
We love you so much and we're praying for God'scomfort at this time.

Darrell Barker

November 15, 2006

Dear Norma and Karl,

I am truly sorry for the loss of your Father. I know you will miss him deeply. May God bless you and give you comfort.

Wendy Henderson

November 6, 2006

Norma,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I'm sure that you will miss him greatly. I will keep you in my prayers, and Mullett too.
Love You,
Wendy Henderson

Clarence and Janie

November 6, 2006

Karl, I am soory for the death of your Father. Gods plan is all that we have. May you and your family be bless.

Janie and C. A.

Jerry and Nancy Donahue

November 6, 2006

Norma, we are so sorry about Mr. Cooler, we will miss him dearly. With Deepest Sympathy and Kindest Personal, Regards. Jerry and Nancy Donahue

Tammy Thompson

November 6, 2006

Norma,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your dad was such a great man and will truly be missed. God's blessings and comfort to you and your family.
Love
Tammy Thompson

Dave Poore

November 5, 2006

To NOrma,
Your Dad was special, I'm thankful that I had the priviledge to get to know him and treasure the friendship we enjoyed. I was thinking of him just last week and I regret that I did'nt spend more time with him since leaving Murrells Inlet. Since learning of his passing a wishful scene keeps running through my mind, the scene is that the first thing Mr. Cooler sees when he gets to heaven is a very excited Chubby running to greet him. He had a full life, a wonderful daughter that took care of him when he needed it and many more relatives and friends who loved and respected him. I'll miss him and I know you will.
Our heart goes out to you. Stay in touch.

Dionne Grainger

November 5, 2006

Norma and Family, I will always treasure the times I spent with Mr. Cooler and Mullet. Thank you for those special memories. I think of you often and especially during your time of loss.

Bev & Melissa McCalla

November 5, 2006

Norma,
We are so sorry for the loss of your Dad. He was a very sweet man. Both of you are thought of daily as we pass our wedding pictures in the house. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Luci Chandler

November 5, 2006

Norma & Karl, So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts. Luci & Nelson Cook

Donald"DUCK" Moore

November 5, 2006

Carl& Norma, Sorry for the loss of your DAD.He was a good person even if he did give me a hard time when I came over to see Norma. Deepest Regrets, The Donald"DUCK" Moore Family

Diana Johnson Saults (Capt. Hoss & JoDell)

November 5, 2006

Norma and family, Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God hold you all close and give your comfort during this time.

MANDI O'CONNELL

November 5, 2006

NORMA,
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS MAY GOD WALK WITH YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. I, WELL, REMEMBER YOUR KINDNESS AT THE SEA MIST RESORT. I THINK OF YOU OFTEN. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

MANDI HASELDEN O'CONNELL

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