PETER KOOI, coal operator; b. Dec. 9, 1866, Chicago, Ills.; son of Peter and Gertrude Kooi; educated public schools in Chicago; ticket broker. Chicago. 18801893; located in Wyoming, Sept., 1904, and assisted in opening and developing the properties of The Wyoming Coal Mining Co., at Monarch, Wyo.; opened the Kooi coal mines at Kooi, Wyoming, 1907; mem. Elks; Masons, Shriner. Address; Kooi, Wyoming.
SHERIDAN PRESS OCT. 28, 1935 PAGE 1
Peter Kooi, one of Wyoming's most influential and widely known citizens, died Sunday night at Mercy Hospital in Denver, Colo., following a long illness.
Death came to the prominent Sheridan financier and former coal operator at 7:40 o'clock in the evening just one week less than two years from the time he was stricken with a moderate cerebral hemorrhage wile entering an automobile in front of his home.
He had rallied several times since that day of November 3, 1933, and for a number of months had enjoyed moderately good health. he was in good spirits when he started for home recently after an extended visit in Hollywood, Calif., at the home of his sister, Mrs. Robert Smithson, but his final illness over came him as his train reached the higher altitudes of the Rocky Mountain region, necessitating his removal from the train at Denver on last Wednesday.
Expressions of sincere sorrow where heard on every side in Sheridan today as word was passed along concerning the death of a man whose activities and philanthropies extended into every walk of life during the past quarter of a century.
Funeral arrangements had not been completed this morning, but it was expected that burial would be in Sheridan, as Mr. Kooi's body was being sent here from Denver.
His three daughters - Mrs. James C. Reynolds and Mrs. T. J. Hurst of Sheridan and Mrs. Milward Simpson of Cody - and Mrs. Kooi, who had been his constant companion during his illness, were at the bedside when the end came.
Mrs. Simpson was recovering in the same hospital from an operation, while Mrs. Hurst was driven to Denver by Mr. Hurst immediately after word was received that Mr. Kooi's condition was serious. Mrs. Reynolds, who was returning to Sheridan from Hollywood by automobile was notified at Evanston, Wyo. of his illness.
Mrs. A. F. Hufford, who was traveling with Mrs. Reynolds, also accompanied her to Denver. Mr. Hurst returned to Sheridan on Saturday evening, but Mr. Simpson remained with his wife and the family and will accompany Mr. Kooi's body to Sheridan. Mrs. Simpson will also be strong enough to make the trip.
In addition to his wife, his three daughters, and his sister, Mr. Kooi is survived by nine grandchildren who were a constant joy to him during the later years of his life. Mrs. Anna J. Brown, a sister of Mrs. Kooi, is now living at the Sheridan residence.
Mr. Kooi, who had led a very active life, both in the business world and in civic enterprises, had scarcely been sick a day in his life when he was stricken unexpectedly on a Sunday afternoon two years ago.
That morning he had driven to the Sheridan green house to personally supervise the selection of flowers for the funeral of the late senator John B. Kendrick, and had planned to spend the afternoon with Mrs. Kooi at their cabin at Story. He was stricken as he entered his car to make the drive.
When his health improved, he went South for the winter and the next summer was strong enough to attend the Imperial Council of the Mystic Shrine at Minneapolis.
Mr. Kooi left on his last trip in March of this year, going first to Denver and Santa Barbara, Calif, before going to the home of his sister in Hollywood.
Mr. Kooi enjoyed wide popularity over the state, and on several occasions had been urged to run for governor. He was a power in the Republican party councils and served Sheridan county in the state senate in 1915 and 1917.
Coming to Wyoming from Chicago in 1904, he immediately engaged in the coal business, assisting in operating and developing the properties of the Wyoming Coal Mining Company at Monarch in the Sheridan valley. Later in 1907, he opened his own mine at Kooi, which he continued to operate until he sold his properties to the Sheridan-Wyoming Coal Company about 1920.
Moving to Sheridan after the sale of the Kooi mine, he began his residence at the home that he grew to love at the corner of College Avenue and Jefferson Street. He was a family man first and last, and his home life afforded him much comfort.
He continued to be active in the business world, however and at the time of his death, he was vice-president of the Bank of Commerce, vice-president of the Sheridan Flouring Mills, Inc, director of the Sheridan Iron Works, and connected with numerous other businesses.
In 1922, he was appointed by Gov. Frank C. Emerson as one of the first members of the board of the newly created Wyoming State Department of Commerce and Industry.
Mr. Kooi served in many high positions in the Masonic Lodge and was a member of the Blue Lodge, Chapter and Commandry, Wyoming Consistory No. 1 and Knight Commander of the Court of Ilonor.
He was also a director and past president of the Sheridan Country Club and a member of the Elks Lodge and the Sheridan Rotary Club.
His support could always be counted upon for any worthy enterprise, and he was a constant leader in any movement to help the youth of Sheridan. Boy Scouts were his hobby, the Sheridan Y.M.C.A. was formed at a meeting in his home, and he always gave liberally to the Sheridan High School band and any other youthful organization.
His philanthropics were many, although much of the time his gifts were made without the name of the donor being revealed. The drinking fountains on Main street were one of his gifts to the city where he lived.
During the World War, he worked hard in Red Cross activities and in the liberty loan drive. At the time as one of the leading coal operators in Wyoming he enjoyed the confidence of Secretary of Labor James J. Davis and other high government officials.
Born in Holland according to cemetery records.
While I cannot find any info as to who his parents were, I have found his sister's memorial number 136985657 -Barbara Kooi Smithson.
SHERIDAN PRESS OCT. 28, 1935 PAGE 1
Peter Kooi, one of Wyoming's most influential and widely known citizens, died Sunday night at Mercy Hospital in Denver, Colo., following a long illness.
Death came to the prominent Sheridan financier and former coal operator at 7:40 o'clock in the evening just one week less than two years from the time he was stricken with a moderate cerebral hemorrhage wile entering an automobile in front of his home.
He had rallied several times since that day of November 3, 1933, and for a number of months had enjoyed moderately good health. he was in good spirits when he started for home recently after an extended visit in Hollywood, Calif., at the home of his sister, Mrs. Robert Smithson, but his final illness over came him as his train reached the higher altitudes of the Rocky Mountain region, necessitating his removal from the train at Denver on last Wednesday.
Expressions of sincere sorrow where heard on every side in Sheridan today as word was passed along concerning the death of a man whose activities and philanthropies extended into every walk of life during the past quarter of a century.
Funeral arrangements had not been completed this morning, but it was expected that burial would be in Sheridan, as Mr. Kooi's body was being sent here from Denver.
His three daughters - Mrs. James C. Reynolds and Mrs. T. J. Hurst of Sheridan and Mrs. Milward Simpson of Cody - and Mrs. Kooi, who had been his constant companion during his illness, were at the bedside when the end came.
Mrs. Simpson was recovering in the same hospital from an operation, while Mrs. Hurst was driven to Denver by Mr. Hurst immediately after word was received that Mr. Kooi's condition was serious. Mrs. Reynolds, who was returning to Sheridan from Hollywood by automobile was notified at Evanston, Wyo. of his illness.
Mrs. A. F. Hufford, who was traveling with Mrs. Reynolds, also accompanied her to Denver. Mr. Hurst returned to Sheridan on Saturday evening, but Mr. Simpson remained with his wife and the family and will accompany Mr. Kooi's body to Sheridan. Mrs. Simpson will also be strong enough to make the trip.
In addition to his wife, his three daughters, and his sister, Mr. Kooi is survived by nine grandchildren who were a constant joy to him during the later years of his life. Mrs. Anna J. Brown, a sister of Mrs. Kooi, is now living at the Sheridan residence.
Mr. Kooi, who had led a very active life, both in the business world and in civic enterprises, had scarcely been sick a day in his life when he was stricken unexpectedly on a Sunday afternoon two years ago.
That morning he had driven to the Sheridan green house to personally supervise the selection of flowers for the funeral of the late senator John B. Kendrick, and had planned to spend the afternoon with Mrs. Kooi at their cabin at Story. He was stricken as he entered his car to make the drive.
When his health improved, he went South for the winter and the next summer was strong enough to attend the Imperial Council of the Mystic Shrine at Minneapolis.
Mr. Kooi left on his last trip in March of this year, going first to Denver and Santa Barbara, Calif, before going to the home of his sister in Hollywood.
Mr. Kooi enjoyed wide popularity over the state, and on several occasions had been urged to run for governor. He was a power in the Republican party councils and served Sheridan county in the state senate in 1915 and 1917.
Coming to Wyoming from Chicago in 1904, he immediately engaged in the coal business, assisting in operating and developing the properties of the Wyoming Coal Mining Company at Monarch in the Sheridan valley. Later in 1907, he opened his own mine at Kooi, which he continued to operate until he sold his properties to the Sheridan-Wyoming Coal Company about 1920.
Moving to Sheridan after the sale of the Kooi mine, he began his residence at the home that he grew to love at the corner of College Avenue and Jefferson Street. He was a family man first and last, and his home life afforded him much comfort.
He continued to be active in the business world, however and at the time of his death, he was vice-president of the Bank of Commerce, vice-president of the Sheridan Flouring Mills, Inc, director of the Sheridan Iron Works, and connected with numerous other businesses.
In 1922, he was appointed by Gov. Frank C. Emerson as one of the first members of the board of the newly created Wyoming State Department of Commerce and Industry.
Mr. Kooi served in many high positions in the Masonic Lodge and was a member of the Blue Lodge, Chapter and Commandry, Wyoming Consistory No. 1 and Knight Commander of the Court of Ilonor.
He was also a director and past president of the Sheridan Country Club and a member of the Elks Lodge and the Sheridan Rotary Club.
His support could always be counted upon for any worthy enterprise, and he was a constant leader in any movement to help the youth of Sheridan. Boy Scouts were his hobby, the Sheridan Y.M.C.A. was formed at a meeting in his home, and he always gave liberally to the Sheridan High School band and any other youthful organization.
His philanthropics were many, although much of the time his gifts were made without the name of the donor being revealed. The drinking fountains on Main street were one of his gifts to the city where he lived.
During the World War, he worked hard in Red Cross activities and in the liberty loan drive. At the time as one of the leading coal operators in Wyoming he enjoyed the confidence of Secretary of Labor James J. Davis and other high government officials.
Born in Holland according to cemetery records.
While I cannot find any info as to who his parents were, I have found his sister's memorial number 136985657 -Barbara Kooi Smithson.
PETER KOOI, coal operator; b. Dec. 9, 1866, Chicago, Ills.; son of Peter and Gertrude Kooi; educated public schools in Chicago; ticket broker. Chicago. 18801893; located in Wyoming, Sept., 1904, and assisted in opening and developing the properties of The Wyoming Coal Mining Co., at Monarch, Wyo.; opened the Kooi coal mines at Kooi, Wyoming, 1907; mem. Elks; Masons, Shriner. Address; Kooi, Wyoming.
SHERIDAN PRESS OCT. 28, 1935 PAGE 1
Peter Kooi, one of Wyoming's most influential and widely known citizens, died Sunday night at Mercy Hospital in Denver, Colo., following a long illness.
Death came to the prominent Sheridan financier and former coal operator at 7:40 o'clock in the evening just one week less than two years from the time he was stricken with a moderate cerebral hemorrhage wile entering an automobile in front of his home.
He had rallied several times since that day of November 3, 1933, and for a number of months had enjoyed moderately good health. he was in good spirits when he started for home recently after an extended visit in Hollywood, Calif., at the home of his sister, Mrs. Robert Smithson, but his final illness over came him as his train reached the higher altitudes of the Rocky Mountain region, necessitating his removal from the train at Denver on last Wednesday.
Expressions of sincere sorrow where heard on every side in Sheridan today as word was passed along concerning the death of a man whose activities and philanthropies extended into every walk of life during the past quarter of a century.
Funeral arrangements had not been completed this morning, but it was expected that burial would be in Sheridan, as Mr. Kooi's body was being sent here from Denver.
His three daughters - Mrs. James C. Reynolds and Mrs. T. J. Hurst of Sheridan and Mrs. Milward Simpson of Cody - and Mrs. Kooi, who had been his constant companion during his illness, were at the bedside when the end came.
Mrs. Simpson was recovering in the same hospital from an operation, while Mrs. Hurst was driven to Denver by Mr. Hurst immediately after word was received that Mr. Kooi's condition was serious. Mrs. Reynolds, who was returning to Sheridan from Hollywood by automobile was notified at Evanston, Wyo. of his illness.
Mrs. A. F. Hufford, who was traveling with Mrs. Reynolds, also accompanied her to Denver. Mr. Hurst returned to Sheridan on Saturday evening, but Mr. Simpson remained with his wife and the family and will accompany Mr. Kooi's body to Sheridan. Mrs. Simpson will also be strong enough to make the trip.
In addition to his wife, his three daughters, and his sister, Mr. Kooi is survived by nine grandchildren who were a constant joy to him during the later years of his life. Mrs. Anna J. Brown, a sister of Mrs. Kooi, is now living at the Sheridan residence.
Mr. Kooi, who had led a very active life, both in the business world and in civic enterprises, had scarcely been sick a day in his life when he was stricken unexpectedly on a Sunday afternoon two years ago.
That morning he had driven to the Sheridan green house to personally supervise the selection of flowers for the funeral of the late senator John B. Kendrick, and had planned to spend the afternoon with Mrs. Kooi at their cabin at Story. He was stricken as he entered his car to make the drive.
When his health improved, he went South for the winter and the next summer was strong enough to attend the Imperial Council of the Mystic Shrine at Minneapolis.
Mr. Kooi left on his last trip in March of this year, going first to Denver and Santa Barbara, Calif, before going to the home of his sister in Hollywood.
Mr. Kooi enjoyed wide popularity over the state, and on several occasions had been urged to run for governor. He was a power in the Republican party councils and served Sheridan county in the state senate in 1915 and 1917.
Coming to Wyoming from Chicago in 1904, he immediately engaged in the coal business, assisting in operating and developing the properties of the Wyoming Coal Mining Company at Monarch in the Sheridan valley. Later in 1907, he opened his own mine at Kooi, which he continued to operate until he sold his properties to the Sheridan-Wyoming Coal Company about 1920.
Moving to Sheridan after the sale of the Kooi mine, he began his residence at the home that he grew to love at the corner of College Avenue and Jefferson Street. He was a family man first and last, and his home life afforded him much comfort.
He continued to be active in the business world, however and at the time of his death, he was vice-president of the Bank of Commerce, vice-president of the Sheridan Flouring Mills, Inc, director of the Sheridan Iron Works, and connected with numerous other businesses.
In 1922, he was appointed by Gov. Frank C. Emerson as one of the first members of the board of the newly created Wyoming State Department of Commerce and Industry.
Mr. Kooi served in many high positions in the Masonic Lodge and was a member of the Blue Lodge, Chapter and Commandry, Wyoming Consistory No. 1 and Knight Commander of the Court of Ilonor.
He was also a director and past president of the Sheridan Country Club and a member of the Elks Lodge and the Sheridan Rotary Club.
His support could always be counted upon for any worthy enterprise, and he was a constant leader in any movement to help the youth of Sheridan. Boy Scouts were his hobby, the Sheridan Y.M.C.A. was formed at a meeting in his home, and he always gave liberally to the Sheridan High School band and any other youthful organization.
His philanthropics were many, although much of the time his gifts were made without the name of the donor being revealed. The drinking fountains on Main street were one of his gifts to the city where he lived.
During the World War, he worked hard in Red Cross activities and in the liberty loan drive. At the time as one of the leading coal operators in Wyoming he enjoyed the confidence of Secretary of Labor James J. Davis and other high government officials.
Born in Holland according to cemetery records.
While I cannot find any info as to who his parents were, I have found his sister's memorial number 136985657 -Barbara Kooi Smithson.
SHERIDAN PRESS OCT. 28, 1935 PAGE 1
Peter Kooi, one of Wyoming's most influential and widely known citizens, died Sunday night at Mercy Hospital in Denver, Colo., following a long illness.
Death came to the prominent Sheridan financier and former coal operator at 7:40 o'clock in the evening just one week less than two years from the time he was stricken with a moderate cerebral hemorrhage wile entering an automobile in front of his home.
He had rallied several times since that day of November 3, 1933, and for a number of months had enjoyed moderately good health. he was in good spirits when he started for home recently after an extended visit in Hollywood, Calif., at the home of his sister, Mrs. Robert Smithson, but his final illness over came him as his train reached the higher altitudes of the Rocky Mountain region, necessitating his removal from the train at Denver on last Wednesday.
Expressions of sincere sorrow where heard on every side in Sheridan today as word was passed along concerning the death of a man whose activities and philanthropies extended into every walk of life during the past quarter of a century.
Funeral arrangements had not been completed this morning, but it was expected that burial would be in Sheridan, as Mr. Kooi's body was being sent here from Denver.
His three daughters - Mrs. James C. Reynolds and Mrs. T. J. Hurst of Sheridan and Mrs. Milward Simpson of Cody - and Mrs. Kooi, who had been his constant companion during his illness, were at the bedside when the end came.
Mrs. Simpson was recovering in the same hospital from an operation, while Mrs. Hurst was driven to Denver by Mr. Hurst immediately after word was received that Mr. Kooi's condition was serious. Mrs. Reynolds, who was returning to Sheridan from Hollywood by automobile was notified at Evanston, Wyo. of his illness.
Mrs. A. F. Hufford, who was traveling with Mrs. Reynolds, also accompanied her to Denver. Mr. Hurst returned to Sheridan on Saturday evening, but Mr. Simpson remained with his wife and the family and will accompany Mr. Kooi's body to Sheridan. Mrs. Simpson will also be strong enough to make the trip.
In addition to his wife, his three daughters, and his sister, Mr. Kooi is survived by nine grandchildren who were a constant joy to him during the later years of his life. Mrs. Anna J. Brown, a sister of Mrs. Kooi, is now living at the Sheridan residence.
Mr. Kooi, who had led a very active life, both in the business world and in civic enterprises, had scarcely been sick a day in his life when he was stricken unexpectedly on a Sunday afternoon two years ago.
That morning he had driven to the Sheridan green house to personally supervise the selection of flowers for the funeral of the late senator John B. Kendrick, and had planned to spend the afternoon with Mrs. Kooi at their cabin at Story. He was stricken as he entered his car to make the drive.
When his health improved, he went South for the winter and the next summer was strong enough to attend the Imperial Council of the Mystic Shrine at Minneapolis.
Mr. Kooi left on his last trip in March of this year, going first to Denver and Santa Barbara, Calif, before going to the home of his sister in Hollywood.
Mr. Kooi enjoyed wide popularity over the state, and on several occasions had been urged to run for governor. He was a power in the Republican party councils and served Sheridan county in the state senate in 1915 and 1917.
Coming to Wyoming from Chicago in 1904, he immediately engaged in the coal business, assisting in operating and developing the properties of the Wyoming Coal Mining Company at Monarch in the Sheridan valley. Later in 1907, he opened his own mine at Kooi, which he continued to operate until he sold his properties to the Sheridan-Wyoming Coal Company about 1920.
Moving to Sheridan after the sale of the Kooi mine, he began his residence at the home that he grew to love at the corner of College Avenue and Jefferson Street. He was a family man first and last, and his home life afforded him much comfort.
He continued to be active in the business world, however and at the time of his death, he was vice-president of the Bank of Commerce, vice-president of the Sheridan Flouring Mills, Inc, director of the Sheridan Iron Works, and connected with numerous other businesses.
In 1922, he was appointed by Gov. Frank C. Emerson as one of the first members of the board of the newly created Wyoming State Department of Commerce and Industry.
Mr. Kooi served in many high positions in the Masonic Lodge and was a member of the Blue Lodge, Chapter and Commandry, Wyoming Consistory No. 1 and Knight Commander of the Court of Ilonor.
He was also a director and past president of the Sheridan Country Club and a member of the Elks Lodge and the Sheridan Rotary Club.
His support could always be counted upon for any worthy enterprise, and he was a constant leader in any movement to help the youth of Sheridan. Boy Scouts were his hobby, the Sheridan Y.M.C.A. was formed at a meeting in his home, and he always gave liberally to the Sheridan High School band and any other youthful organization.
His philanthropics were many, although much of the time his gifts were made without the name of the donor being revealed. The drinking fountains on Main street were one of his gifts to the city where he lived.
During the World War, he worked hard in Red Cross activities and in the liberty loan drive. At the time as one of the leading coal operators in Wyoming he enjoyed the confidence of Secretary of Labor James J. Davis and other high government officials.
Born in Holland according to cemetery records.
While I cannot find any info as to who his parents were, I have found his sister's memorial number 136985657 -Barbara Kooi Smithson.
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