Lt. Col Zander "Z" Koop USAF Ret. died Monday September 22, 2014 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice.
He was born January 2, 1925 in Louisville KY son of the late Arthur and Kathryn Duckwall Koop. He was also predeceased by his wife Sharron Koop in 1999.

He is survived by a brother Castle Koop and wife Patricia of Powhatan VA. Neice Sandra K.Shockley husband Bill. Several neices and nephews. Sister n law Susan J Bakan of Hampstead. Neice Crystalyn Babson husband Boe, great nephews Chase, Trever, great neices Madelyn, Isabella. 1st cousin Sarah Dawson. 2nd cousins Ruth and Ernie Webster (deceased) Ann Warren (Richard),Charles Gordan Susan Thomas(Bob) ,Belita Gordon, Jenifer Malson(Michael) Step daughter Penny Mayhew.

Z retired from the United States Air force as a Lt. Colonel and then went on to fly for US Airways and retired from there after 25 years of service. He was a decorated veteran of WWII.

Memorial service will be at 6:00 pm Thursday September 25, 2014 at Harrell's Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend John Fedoronko Will officiate.
The family will receive friends after the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice 1416 Physicians Dr. Wilmington, NC 28401, or the Wounded Warriors.