Our beautiful son and brother, Cooper Francis Mayer, took his own life and found peace on Saturday, July 27, in Santa Barbara, overlooking his beloved Pacific Ocean. Cooper left us too soon, but he lived and loved his life on his own terms.

He came into this world with a loud voice, a bright smile, a few golden curls, a twinkle in his eyes, a creative spirit, and with boundless and spirited energy. Cooper was sensitive and tender but also relentless in his pursuits, whether on his surfboard, with his friendships, or in the classroom. He possessed a curiosity about the world and his place in it. He never accepted being held back or a blanket “no”, and always wanted a thoughtful explanation for the boundary’s life put on him. Cooper will remain alive and vibrant in our hearts. We love and miss him dearly and his wry grin and laugh will always be a constant in our lives.

With love,

Stephanie, Scott, Spencer, and Fritze