Cooper Lee Ricard Obituary (2003

Cooper Lee Ricard passed away suddenly on Sunday March 26, 2023. He was 20 years old. As Cooper said in his own words "I was born under the waning gibbous on March 24, 2003, the best Monday ever." Cooper was well known in the community for his many talents, such as musical theater, orchestra, and his amazing ability to draw and paint. Cooper had an incredible ear for music. He could pick up any instrument and play it, such as the guitar, piano, flute, and clarinet. Cooper was the most passionate about the oboe and bassoon. From an early age Cooper could stand up in front of hundreds and sing his heart out. He was our shining star. As sharp as a tack, he was highly intelligent. Academics came easy to him. He was never afraid to try something new. Cooper excelled in cross country and ballet. Cooper was the best storyteller. His laughter lit up the room. We always knew Cooper had a kind heart and in the last few days our family has been moved by the hundreds of stories of Coopers extreme acts of kindness. Cooper has taught us you do not need a lot of years on this earth to impact a lot of lives. He was not just our sunshine; he was the sunshine for many. We know Cooper was greeted with open arms by his loved ones in Heaven. We have no doubt he is singing and dancing with John Lennon and Janis Joplin. We cannot wait to see what shenanigans he pulls on us here on Earth. Despite all of Coopers greatness, he was a horrible driver and for that we will look for him in every beat-up Subaru we pass. Cooper is survived by his parents Mandy and Wade Hamlin, Mark and Cammie Ricard. His sister Rylee (Taylor) Logan. Nieces Audrey and Kennedy Logan. Brothers Hunter Hamlin and Cash Ricard. His grandparents Craig and Shawnee Raab, Ed and Jane Ricard, Dave (Kathy) Dixon and Great-grandparents Chuck and Patricia Rose. His uncles Wade Ricard, Casey (Jessie) Raab, David (Kimberly) Hamlin, Garrett (Jan) Hamlin. His aunts Brandi Dixon, Diana (Rob) Engels, Barbara (Craig) Turner, Marie (Tom) Arnott, Lori (Nick) Miller, Paulette Bird, Dianne Hammerstrom and Sharron Lambert. As well as numerous great aunts, uncles and cousins. He was proceeded in death by his grandparents Karen Ricard, Carma Dixon, Ken and Joanne Hamlin. Great-grandparents Lily and Wilfred Ricard, and Audrey Handsley. Uncle Larry Ricard and Aunts Helen Ricard and Susan Pierce. Please come help us celebrate our awesome son, brother, grandson, uncle and your friend, Cooper, Saturday April 8, 2023, at 12 pm at Sweetwater Ranch located 1371 Charlton Rd, Ellensburg WA 98926. As Cooper would say, "Any and every part of your life is a movie." Celebration of Life Sweetwater Ranch Saturday, April 8, 2023 12:00 PM 1371 Charlton Rd Ellensburg, WA 98926