Diane posted a condolence
Sunday, September 19, 2021
The following was posted on behalf of Judy and Jerry Cooper:
It is hard to imagine Jarrod Webb as a young man about Avery’s age but we can. Jarrod came into our lives through taking classes Jerry taught at the high school in Tennessee. Even at 16, Jarrod was something special. Tall, slender, blonde and talented he was every high school girl’s dream. Jerry saw something in Jarrod so unique and worthy if not also
something mischievous..
As Jarrod continued to blaze his life’s trail, our family was bound to him not physically but by something greater, love. Little did we realize this life long friendship would become an “adoption” if you will into the fabric of our lives. After Jarrod moved to Arizona, we saw him perhaps 6 times but there were always phone calls, laughter at some dirty jokes, connections of a past remembered and cherished.
We visited with Jarrod twice in Arizona. Once as a couple vacation and secondly as we went to see our son, Clint graduate from a Marine Corps boot camp. Jarrod was so welcoming, took us on horseback rides and procured wonderful lodging at a resort. Always joking and caring for us.
In 2007 Jarrod assembled an outstanding and eclectic group of individuals to float the Colorado River. To this day, that trip remains a hallmark in Jerry’s memory. Although many of you experienced other adventures with Jarrod, the Cooper family remembers it as one of the greatest trips of Jerry’s life. Jerry would always introduce Jarrod (even to complete strangers) as one of the most talented individuals he ever knew. He was always in awe of Jarrod and continued to love him as a son.
Jarrod reciprocated this love with us in phone calls and two special visits with us in Tennessee. He was always so proud of Chaya and Avery and conveyed to us, they were his life’s success. We watched with wonder and trepidation Jarrod live his life and it would never diminish our love for him.
In closing, we have lost a family member, you all have lost either a father, son, fellow adventurer or loving friend. Jarrod was not sentimental but he loved well if not wisely. I do not know Jarrod’s view of God but I do know he viewed God’s creation with awe, wonder and a deep abiding love of nature. His passing has marked us but his life changed us.
In loving memory
Judy and Jerry Cooper
