The Daniel H. Cooper Memorial Fund was created by a thoughtful friend to honor the life, career, and civic dedication of Daniel Haig Cooper. As a field of interest fund, it provides flexible support to meet the evolving needs and seize emerging opportunities across the PACF’s service area, with special preference given to Wood County, West Virginia. By addressing local priorities as they arise, this endowed fund ensures that Dan’s legacy of service and community care continues in perpetuity.

This fund is designed to grant the PACF the flexibility to respond to Wood County’s most pressing community needs and promising initiatives.  Whether supporting local nonprofit projects, community development, human services, or educational efforts, the Daniel H. Cooper Memorial Fund serves as a permanent community resource strengthening Parkersburg and the surrounding region year after year.

Daniel Haig Cooper (1940–2026) was a 1958 graduate of Parkersburg High School, Dan went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Marietta College.  His professional career spanned 31 years at the Ames Company, where he served as Human Resource Manager, guiding and supporting countlessly many local employees throughout his tenure.

Dan’s commitment to his community extended far beyond his professional work.  He was an active, devoted member of First Lutheran Church and gave selflessly of his time and talents, including 25 years of volunteer service with SW Resources.  Above all, Dan cherished his wife Ann, his daughter Abby, and his grandson Zachary.

Following Dan’s passing in 2026, a close friend established this fund through the PACF.  The Daniel H. Cooper Memorial Fund stands as a lasting tribute to a man well loved.