Wayne Erekson (Cooper), 43, of Las Vegas, Nev., passed away at his home.
Wayne was born in Vernal, Utah, on Oct. 11, 1968, to Corrine and Ronald Erekson.
Wayne and Corrine moved to Rangely, Colo., in 1970. Corrine soon married Norman Cooper of Rangely.
Wayne was graduated from Rangely High School and went on to CNCC and majored in IMP.
Wayne worked as a mechanic in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and Nevada.
Wayne is survived by his fathers, Norman Cooper and Ronald Erekson, brother Kurtis Cooper, son Jesse Erekson, nephew Korbin Cooper, niece Skyely Cooper and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
That dearly loved him and he will be missed by all.
Wayne is preceded in death by his mother Corrine Cooper and his brother Jeffery Cooper.
A memorial service will be held on March 5, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at the Christian Church in Rangely, Colo.